What is the cheapest way to get from Taiping to Sabah?

The cheapest way to get from Taiping to Sabah is to train and fly which costs RM 230 - RM 650 and takes 7h 8m.

What is the fastest way to get from Taiping to Sabah?

The fastest way to get from Taiping to Sabah is to tram and car ferry and fly which takes 6h 52m and costs RM 210 - RM 600.

How far is it from Taiping to Sabah?

The distance between Taiping and Sabah is 1741 km.

How long does it take to get from Taiping to Sabah?

It takes approximately 7h 10m to get from Taiping to Sabah, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Sabah?

There are 1271+ hotels available in Sabah.

Taiping to Sabah - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, tram, and car ferry

There are 6 ways to get from Taiping to Sabah by train, plane, tram, or car ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train to Ipoh, fly to Kota Kinabalu Airport
best
1. Take the train from Taiping to Ipohtrain
2. Fly from Ipoh (IPH) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI)plane IPH - BKI
7h 10m
RM 379–1,226
Tram, car ferry to Penang International Airport, fly to Kota Kinabalu Airport
cheapest
1. Take the tram from Taiping to Butterworthtram
2. Take the car ferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry
3. Fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI)plane PEN - BKI
6h 52m
RM 213–582
Train, train to Kuala Lumpur International Airport, fly to Kota Kinabalu Airport
1. Take the train from Taiping to Kl Sentraltrain
2. Take the train from KL Sentral to Klia T1train
3. Fly from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI)plane KUL - BKI
7h 8m
RM 236–644
Train to Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah, fly to Kota Kinabalu Airport
1. Take the train from Taiping to Sungai Buluhtrain
2. Fly from Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah (SZB) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI)plane SZB - BKI
6h 52m
RM 214–688
Train, train to Kuala Lumpur International Airport, fly to Sandakan Airport
1. Take the train from Taiping to Kl Sentraltrain
2. Take the train from KL Sentral to Klia T1train
3. Fly from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Sandakan Airport (SDK)plane KUL - SDK
7h 36m
RM 250–664
Train, train to Kuala Lumpur International Airport, fly to Tawau Airport
1. Take the train from Taiping to Kl Sentraltrain
2. Take the train from KL Sentral to Klia T1train
3. Fly from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Tawau Airport (TWU)plane KUL - TWU
7h 55m
RM 316–829

Ipoh (IPH) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) flights

28Weekly Planes

5h 44mAverage Duration

RM 371Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Taiping to Sabah.

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Distance: 1,741.1 km
Duration: 7h 10m

What companies run services between Taiping, Malaysia and Sabah, Malaysia?

There is no direct connection from Taiping to Sabah. However, you can take the train to Ipoh, walk to Medan Kidd, take the bus to Ipoh Airport, walk to Ipoh (IPH) airport, then fly to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI). Alternatively, you can take the vehicle to Butterworth, walk to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal, take the car ferry to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal, walk to Weld Quay, take the bus to Penang Airport, walk to Penang International Airport (PEN) airport, then fly to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI).

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