There are 5 ways to get from Perlis to Taiping by train, bus, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Arau to Taipingtrain Ets
3h 2mRM 8–71Bus
- Take the bus from Kangar to Kamuntingbus
5h 40mRM 91–103Drive 219.2 km
- Drive from Kangar to Taipingcar 219.2 km
2h 38mRM 87–125Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kangar to Taipingtaxi 219.2 km
2h 38mRM 300–370Bus, train
- Take the bus from Kayangan Square Kangar to Sma Almaadbus R10 / ...
- Take the train from Arau to Bukit Tengahtrain
- Take the train from Bukit Tengah to Taipingtrain
4h 46mRM 52–109
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Perlis to Taiping is to train which costs RM 8 - RM 75 and takes 3h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Perlis to Taiping is to drive which takes 2h 38m and costs RM 85 - RM 130.
No, there is no direct bus from Perlis to Taiping. However, there are services departing from Kangar and arriving at Kamunting via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 40m.
No, there is no direct train from Perlis to Taiping. However, there are services departing from Arau and arriving at Taiping via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 2m.
The distance between Perlis and Taiping is 231 km. The road distance is 219.2 km.
The best way to get from Perlis to Taiping without a car is to train which takes 3h 2m and costs RM 8 - RM 75.
It takes approximately 3h 2m to get from Perlis to Taiping, including transfers.
Perlis to Taiping bus services, operated by Sani Express, depart from Kangar station.
Perlis to Taiping train services, operated by KTM Intercity, depart from Arau station.
The best way to get from Perlis to Taiping is to train which takes 3h 2m and costs RM 8 - RM 75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs RM 90 - RM 110 and takes 5h 40m.
What companies run services between Perlis, Malaysia and Taiping, Malaysia?
KTM Intercity operates a train from Arau to Taiping every 3 hours. Tickets cost RM 5–35 and the journey takes 1h 56m. KTM ETS also services this route every 4 hours. Alternatively, Sani Express operates a bus from Kangar to Kamunting once daily. Tickets cost RM 90 and the journey takes 4h 18m.
- Phone
- +603 - 9779 1200
- callcenter@ktmb.com.my
- Website
- KTMB
Train from Arau to Taiping
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 5–35
- Website
- KTMB
- Shuttle
- RM 5–8
- Express
- RM 23–35
- Phone
- +603 - 9779 1200
- callcenter@ktmb.com.my
- Website
- KTM
Train from Arau to Taiping
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 37
- Website
- KTM
- Silver
- RM 25–27
- Gold
- RM 37
- Platinum
- RM 47–50
- Phone
- +603 - 9779 1200
- callcenter@ktmb.com.my
- Website
- KTM Intercity
Train from Arau to Bukit Tengah
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 30–50
- Website
- KTM Intercity
Train from Bukit Tengah to Taiping
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 19–26
- Website
- KTM Intercity
- Phone
- 019-627 9129
- admin@saniexpress.com.my
- Website
- Sani Express
Bus from Kangar to Kamunting
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 18m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 90
- Website
- Sani Express
- Phone
- +60 3-2385 9090
- info@maralinergroup.com
- Website
- Mara Liner MyBAS
Bus from Kayangan Square Kangar to Sma Almaad
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 3–35
- Website
- Mara Liner MyBAS
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 38m
- Estimated price
- RM 300–370
Grab Taxi
- Website
- grab.com
Teksi Luar Bandar Utara Sdn. Bhd.
- Phone
- +60 4-976 5293
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Booking & Getting There
Perlis to Taiping bus services, operated by Sani Express, arrive at Kamunting station.
Perlis to Taiping train services, operated by KTM Intercity, arrive at Taiping station.
Yes, the driving distance between Perlis to Taiping is 219 km. It takes approximately 2h 38m to drive from Perlis to Taiping.
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