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How to get fromKuching to Taipingby plane, train or car ferry

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There are 5 ways to get from Kuching to Taiping by plane, train, or car ferry

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  1. Fly to Ipoh, train

    best
    1. Fly from Kuching International Airport (KCH) to Ipoh (IPH)planeKCH - IPH
    2. Take the train from Ipoh to Taipingtrain
    7h
    RM 441–815

  2. Fly to Penang International Airport, car ferry, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Kuching International Airport (KCH) to Penang International Airport (PEN)planeKCH - PEN
    2. Take the car ferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry
    3. Take the train from Butterworth to Taipingtrain
    6h
    RM 195–469

  3. Fly to Alor Setar, train

    1. Fly from Kuching International Airport (KCH) to Alor Setar (AOR)planeKCH - AOR
    2. Take the train from Anak Bukit to Taipingtrain
    6h 43m
    RM 390–617

  4. Fly to Kuala Lumpur International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Kuching International Airport (KCH) to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)planeKCH - KUL
    2. Take the train from Klia T1 to KL Sentraltrain
    3. Take the train from Kl Sentral to Taipingtrain
    6h 49m
    RM 199–473

  5. Fly to Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah, train

    1. Fly from Kuching International Airport (KCH) to Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah (SZB)planeKCH - SZB
    2. Take the train from Sungai Buluh to Taipingtrain
    6h 37m
    RM 245–497

Kuching International Airport (KCH) to Ipoh (IPH) flights

Calendar38Weekly Planes
Duration6h 38mAverage Duration
TicketRM 395Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Kuching, Malaysia and Taiping, Malaysia?

There is no direct connection from Kuching to Taiping. However, you can take the taxi to Kuching International Airport (KCH) airport, fly to Ipoh (IPH), walk to Ipoh Airport, take the bus to Medan Kidd, walk to Ipoh, then take the train to Taiping. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Kuching International Airport (KCH) airport, fly to Penang International Airport (PEN), walk to Penang Airport, take the bus to Weld Quay, walk to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal, take the car ferry to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal, walk to Butterworth, then take the train to Taiping.

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