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How to get fromTaiping to George Townby train, car ferry, taxi, tram, bus or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Taiping to George Town by train, car ferry, taxi, tram, bus, or car

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  1. Train, car ferry

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    1. Take the train from Taiping to ButterworthtrainIpoh
    2. Take the car ferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry
    1h 45m
    RM 11–27

  2. Taxi, car ferry

    1. Take the taxi from Taiping to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminaltaxi
    2. Take the car ferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry
    1h 19m
    RM 168–199

  3. Tram, car ferry

    1. Take the tram from Taiping to ButterworthtramIpoh Line
    2. Take the car ferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry
    1h 45m
    RM 11–27

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Taiping to Bukit TengahtrainIpoh
    2. Take the bus from Taman Bunga Raya to (M1) Hub Lebuh CarnavonbusCt14
    2h 39m
    RM 11–27

  5. Drive 96 km

    1. Drive from Taiping to George Towncar96 km
    1h 8m
    RM 17–24

  6. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Taiping to George Towntaxi96 km
    1h 8m
    RM 180–220

Taiping to George Town by train and car ferry

Calendar105Weekly Services
Duration1h 45mAverage Duration
TicketRM 11Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Taiping, Malaysia and George Town, Malaysia?

There is no direct connection from Taiping to George Town. However, you can take the train to Butterworth, walk to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal, then take the car ferry to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal then take the car ferry to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal.

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