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 200 - RM 490 and takes 7h 30m.

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 220 - RM 700.

How far is it from Taiping to Sabah?

The distance between Taiping and Sabah is 1855 km.

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

It takes approximately 6h 52m to get from Taiping to Sabah, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Sabah?

There are 1273+ hotels available in Sabah.

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

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

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

Tram, car ferry to Penang International Airport, fly to Kota Kinabalu Airport
best
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 223–682
Train, train to Kuala Lumpur International Airport, fly to Sandakan Airport
cheapest
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 58m
RM 203–562
Tram to Ipoh, fly to Kota Kinabalu Airport
1. Take the tram from Taiping to Ipohtram
2. Fly from Ipoh (IPH) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI)plane IPH - BKI
8h 10m
RM 399–926
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
7h 9m
RM 204–638
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 30m
RM 209–482
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
8h 18m
RM 259–617

Penang International Airport (PEN) to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) flights

94Weekly Planes

4h 46mAverage Duration

RM 198Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Taiping to Sabah.

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Distance: 1,855.5 km
Duration: 6h 52m

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

There is no direct connection from Taiping to Sabah. However, 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). Alternatively, you can take the vehicle to Ipoh, walk to Medan Kidd, take the bus to Ipoh Airport, walk to Ipoh (IPH) airport, then fly to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI).

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