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

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

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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 49m
    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 52m
    RM 723–2,739

  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 42m
    RM 763–1,883

  4. 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 23m
    RM 767–1,995

  5. Fly to Alor Setar, train

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Alor Setar (AOR)plane plane MEL - AOR
    2. Take the train from Alor Star to Taipingtrain train
    16h 53m
    RM 818–2,700

Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Ipoh (IPH) flights

Calendar19Weekly Planes
Duration12h 11mAverage Duration
TicketRM 1,302Cheapest 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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