There are 5 ways to get from Taiping to Perlis by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Taiping to ArauEts
2h 44mRM 22–65Bus
- Take the bus from Terminal Taiping to Terminal Bas Shahab Perdana Alor Setar
- Take the bus from Terminal Shahab Perdana to Terminal Bukit LagiT14 / ...
6h 17mRM 35–48Drive 219.6 km
- Drive from Taiping to Kangar219.6 km
2h 35mRM 38–55Taxi
- Take the taxi from Taiping to Kangar219.6 km
2h 35mRM 300–370Train via Bukit Mertajam
- Take the train from Taiping to Bukit MertajamIpoh
- Take the train from Bukit Mertajam to ArauButterworth
3h 44mRM 24–43
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Taiping to Perlis is to train via Bukit Mertajam which costs RM 24 - RM 45 and takes 3h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Taiping to Perlis is to drive which takes 2h 35m and costs RM 35 - RM 55.
No, there is no direct bus from Taiping to Perlis. However, there are services departing from Terminal Taiping and arriving at Terminal Bukit Lagi via Terminal Shahab Perdana. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 17m.
The distance between Taiping and Perlis is 209 km. The road distance is 219.6 km.
The best way to get from Taiping to Perlis without a car is to train which takes 2h 44m and costs RM 21 - RM 65.
It takes approximately 2h 44m to get from Taiping to Perlis, including transfers.
Taiping to Perlis bus services, operated by StarMart Express, depart from Terminal Taiping station.
The best way to get from Taiping to Perlis is to train which takes 2h 44m and costs RM 21 - RM 65. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs RM 35 - RM 50 and takes 6h 17m.
Taiping to Perlis bus services, operated by StarMart Express, arrive at Terminal Bas Shahab Perdana Alor Setar station.
Yes, the driving distance between Taiping to Perlis is 220 km. It takes approximately 2h 35m to drive from Taiping to Perlis.
What companies run services between Taiping, Malaysia and Perlis, Malaysia?
KTM Intercity operates a train from Taiping to Arau 3 times a day. Tickets cost RM 19–65 and the journey takes 1h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Terminal Taiping to Terminal Bukit Lagi via Terminal Shahab Perdana in around 6h 17m.
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- Phone
- +603 - 9779 1200
- callcenter@ktmb.com.my
- Website
- ktmb.com.my
Train from Taiping to Arau
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- RM 19–65
- Website
- https://www.ktmb.com.my
- Express Economy
- RM 19–27
- Shuttle
- RM 23–65
- Express First
- RM 35–45
Train from Taiping to Bukit Mertajam
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- 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
- +603 - 9779 1200
- callcenter@ktmb.com.my
- Website
- ktmb.com.my
Train from Taiping to Bukit Mertajam
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 8–10
- Website
- https://www.ktmb.com.my/Komuter.html
Train from Bukit Mertajam to Arau
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 14–17
- Website
- https://www.ktmb.com.my/Komuter.html
- Phone
- +65 6396 5681
- CustomerService@starmartbus.com
- Website
- omio.com
Bus from Terminal Taiping to Terminal Bas Shahab Perdana Alor Setar
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 33m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 30–45
- Book at
- https://www.omio.com/companies/buses/starmart-express-7ne0r
- Phone
- 019 - 2436350
- info@maralinergroup.com
- Website
- maralinergroup.my
Bus from Terminal Shahab Perdana to Terminal Bukit Lagi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 5–7
- Website
- https://maralinergroup.my/mybas/index.html
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Estimated price
- RM 300–370
Teksi Stand Simpang
- Phone
- +60 14-300 8224
Taxi Station
- Phone
- +60 5-808 1691
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