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How to get fromGeorge Town to Tapahby car ferry, train, bus, taxi or car

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There are 5 ways to get from George Town to Tapah by car ferry, train, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Car ferry, train

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    1. Take the car ferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    2. Take the train from Butterworth to Tapah Roadtrain train Ets
    3h 47m
    RM 34–82

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Komtar Bus Terminal to Terminal Meru Rayabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Meru Raya to Bidorbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bidor to Tapahbus bus
    6h 25m
    RM 36–50

  3. Car ferry, taxi

    1. Take the car ferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    2. Take the taxi from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Tapahtaxi taxi
    2h 32m
    RM 382–462

  4. Drive 209.1 km

    1. Drive from George Town to Tapahcar car 209.1 km
    2h 18m
    RM 36–51

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from George Town to Tapahtaxi taxi 209.1 km
    2h 18m
    RM 390–470

George Town to Tapah by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration6h 25mAverage Duration
TicketRM 36Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between George Town, Malaysia and Tapah, Perak, Malaysia?

You can take a bus from Komtar Bus Terminal to Tapah via Terminal Meru Raya and Bidor in around 6h 25m.

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