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How to get fromMelbourne to Taipingby plane, tram, car ferry, train or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Melbourne to Taiping by plane, tram, car ferry, train, or bus

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  1. Fly to Ipoh, tram

    best
    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Ipoh (IPH)plane plane MEL - IPH
    2. Take the tram from Ipoh to Taipingtram tram
    16h 47m
    RM 1,358–3,876

  2. Fly to Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah (SZB)plane plane MEL - SZB
    2. Take the train from Sungai Buluh to Taipingtrain train
    19h 15m
    RM 723–2,539

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

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane plane MEL - PEN
    2. Take the car ferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    3. Take the tram from Butterworth to Taipingtram tram
    16h 47m
    RM 863–1,883

  4. Fly to Alor Setar, train

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Alor Setar (AOR)plane plane MEL - AOR
    2. Take the train from Anak Bukit to Taipingtrain train
    15h 37m
    RM 838–2,729

  5. Fly to Kuala Lumpur International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)plane plane MEL - KUL
    2. Take the train from Klia T1 to KL Sentraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Kl Sentral to Taipingtrain train
    15h 43m
    RM 767–1,995

  6. Fly to Sultan Ismail Petra, bus

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Sultan Ismail Petra (KBR)plane plane MEL - KBR
    2. Take the bus from Kota Bharu to Kuala Kangsarbus bus
    22h 23m
    RM 852–2,338

Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Ipoh (IPH) flights

Calendar20Weekly Planes
Duration12h 11mAverage Duration
TicketRM 1,306Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Taiping, Malaysia?

There is no direct connection from Melbourne to Taiping. However, you can take the bus to Melbourne Airport T3 Skybus/Arrival Dr, walk to Melbourne Airport (MEL) airport, fly to Ipoh (IPH), walk to Ipoh Airport, take the bus to Medan Kidd, walk to Ipoh, then take the vehicle to Taiping. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Melbourne Airport T3 Skybus/Arrival Dr, walk to Melbourne Airport (MEL) 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 vehicle to Taiping.

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