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How to get fromKuching to Tapahby plane, train, bus, or car ferry

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There are 4 ways to get from Kuching to Tapah by plane, train, bus, or car ferry

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  1. Fly to Ipoh, train

    best
    1. Fly from Kuching International Airport (KCH) to Ipoh (IPH)plane plane KCH - IPH
    2. Take the train from Ipoh to Tapah Roadtrain train
    6h 53m
    RM 526–1,274

  2. Fly to Kuala Lumpur International Airport, train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Kuching International Airport (KCH) to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)plane plane KCH - KUL
    2. Take the train from Klia T1 to Bandar Tasik Selatantrain train
    3. Take the bus from Terminal Bersepadu Selatan to Tapah Bus Terminalbus bus
    6h 13m
    RM 166–683

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

    1. Fly from Kuching International Airport (KCH) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane plane KCH - PEN
    2. Take the car ferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    3. Take the train from Butterworth to Tapah Roadtrain train
    7h 19m
    RM 204–745

  4. Fly to Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah, bus

    1. Fly from Kuching International Airport (KCH) to Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah (SZB)plane plane KCH - SZB
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Bersepadu Selatan to Tapah Bus Terminalbus bus
    8h 36m
    RM 448–981

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

Calendar13Weekly Planes
Duration5h 35mAverage Duration
TicketRM 477Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Kuching, Malaysia and Tapah, Perak, Malaysia?

There is no direct connection from Kuching to Tapah. 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, take the train to Tapah Road, then take the taxi to Tapah. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Kuching International Airport (KCH) airport, fly to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL), walk to Klia T1, take the train to Bandar Tasik Selatan, walk to Terminal Bersepadu Selatan, then take the bus to Tapah Bus Terminal.

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