There are 5 ways to get from Taiping to George Town by tram, car ferry, taxi, bus, or car
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Tram, car ferry
best- Take the tram from Taiping to Butterworthtram Ipoh Line
- Take the car ferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry
1h 45mRM 11–27Taxi, car ferry
- Take the taxi from Taiping to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminaltaxi
- Take the car ferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry
1h 20mRM 168–199Tram, bus
- Take the tram from Taiping to Bukit Tengahtram Ipoh Line
- Take the bus from Taman Bunga Raya to (M1) Hub Lebuh Carnavonbus Ct14
2h 38mRM 11–27Drive 96 km
- Drive from Taiping to George Towncar 96 km
1h 8mRM 17–24Taxi
- Take the taxi from Taiping to George Towntaxi 96 km
1h 8mRM 180–220
Taiping to George Town by tram and car ferry
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Taiping to George Town is to drive which costs RM 16 - RM 24 and takes 1h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Taiping to George Town is to drive which takes 1h 8m and costs RM 16 - RM 24.
The distance between Taiping and George Town is 84 km. The road distance is 96 km.
The best way to get from Taiping to George Town without a car is to tram and car ferry which takes 1h 45m and costs RM 11 - RM 28.
It takes approximately 1h 45m to get from Taiping to George Town, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Taiping to George Town is 96 km. It takes approximately 1h 8m to drive from Taiping to George Town.
There are 2565+ hotels available in George Town.
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 vehicle 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.
- Phone
- +603 - 9779 1200
- callcenter@ktmb.com.my
- Website
- ktmb.com.my
Tram from Taiping to Butterworth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 9–26
- Website
- https://www.ktmb.com.my
- Express Economy
- RM 16–22
- Shuttle
- RM 9–26
- Express First
- RM 19–25
Tram from Taiping to Bukit Tengah
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 8–24
- Website
- https://www.ktmb.com.my
- Express Economy
- RM 16–22
- Shuttle
- RM 8–23
- Express First
- RM 18–24
- Phone
- 04-255 8000
- rapidcare@prasarana.com.my
- Website
- facebook.com
Bus from Taman Bunga Raya to (M1) Hub Lebuh Carnavon
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 2–3
- Schedules at
- facebook.com
- Phone
- 04-375 2400
- info@penangport.com.my
- Website
- penangport.com.my
Car ferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 2
- Schedules at
- penangport.com.my
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Estimated price
- RM 160–220
Teksi Stand Simpang
- Phone
- +60 14-300 8224
Taxi Station
- Phone
- +60 5-808 1691
Teksi Stand Simpang
- Phone
- +60 14-300 8224
Taxi Station
- Phone
- +60 5-808 1691
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