Facts about the transport from Taiping to Penang
Cheapest Transport | $4 |
Fastest Transport | 33m |
Earliest Departure | 3:30 AM |
Latest Departure | 11:25 PM |
Departures per day | 1 |
Distance | 82 kilometers |
Transport Companies | Daytrip, StarMart |
Cheapest Transport | $4 |
Fastest Transport | 33m |
Earliest Departure | 3:30 AM |
Latest Departure | 11:25 PM |
Departures per day | 1 |
Distance | 82 kilometers |
Transport Companies | Daytrip, StarMart |
Travelling between Taiping and Penang is possible by Bus, train and taxi. Train guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Taxi is the slowest option.
The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 15.80 if you go by Bus; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a bus which will set you back mere USD 15.80.
It can take you anywhere between 1 and 2 hours to travel between Taiping and Penang depending on the means of transport you choose.
Train is the fastest way to travel between Taiping and Penang. Train will bring you to your destination in 33m. Taxi does a much slower job and take about 1h 54m to reach Penang.
Travelling between Taiping and Penang can be as cheap as USD 15.80 if you opt for a StarMart bus and as expensive as USD 15.80 if you buy a StarMart Bus ticket.
Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.
Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Taiping to Penang.
Things to remember: For a more comfortable ride opt for a higher-class bus wherever possible. These buses usually have soft reclining seats and are equipped with air-conditioning and on-board toilets.
They often include water, snacks or a light lunch into your ticket price and make bathroom stops en-route.
StarMart
Things to remember: If you are planning to make detours during your trip, discuss it with your driver or service provider in advance as it may affect the price.
Daytrip
Note that there are air-conditioned and fan-only carriages; private compartments for 2 or 4; hard and soft seats.
Though the upper class you get the smoother is your journey, often second class air-conditioned or fan-only sleepers are a good money saving alternative.
There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Train remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.
Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route