KLIA2 or Kuala Lumpur International Airport 2 is the new airport of Kuala Lumpur. It is the world’s largest airport for budget domestic and international flights. KLIA2 is located in Sepang and is just 2 km away from the KLIA main terminal building. Taiping, a town in Perak district in Northwest Malaysia, is known for its beautiful colonial architecture. It is located on the coastal plain at the foothills of the Bintang Range. Taiping is famous for its frequent rains and dense forests.
The most convenient and cheapest way to travel from KLIA2 to Taiping is by bus. The bus ticket is very reasonable at RM 49. On online ticket booking, there are discount offers, and cashback offers too, so check them before booking the ticket.
The distance between KLIA2 and Taiping is roughly 309 km, and the bus journey takes around 6 to 7 hours. The travel time may vary according to the weather and traffic conditions during the trip.
KLIA2 to Taiping Bus Details
The only coach operator who provides the bus service on the route of KLIA2 to Taiping is StarMart Express. They are one of the most reputed bus service companies in Malaysia known for their punctual departures and arrivals. Their buses are very comfortable with super VIP seats with spacious legroom and have reclining seats that aid in ensuring a passenger has a comfortable journey.
The first bus starts from KLIA2 for Taiping at 00:45 am. So, passengers arriving at night need not wait for the morning to catch their next bus or stay in a hotel to pass the time.
There are many buses for Taiping from KLIA2 throughout the day and night. So passengers don’t need to wait for long to catch the bus or worry about missing a bus.
The buses for Taiping depart from the KLIA2 terminal/station. So any person wishing to travel to Taiping from KLIA2 doesn’t need to go far to catch the bus as the bus terminal is not too far away.
Things to do in Taiping
Taiping is the second largest town in Perak after the state capital Ipoh. As the wettest town in Peninsular Malaysia, it has a vast collection of flora and dense rain forests. Some of the famous attractions of Taiping are:
- Taiping Lake Gardens is a beautiful public garden located near Bukit Larut and was the first garden established in Malaysia during British rule. The garden is famous for its Angsana trees and a lotus pond.
- Zoo Taiping is a zoo that breeds many endangered species like the Malayan tiger and several animals and birds. The night safari is quite popular here too.
- Perak Museum is the oldest museum of Malaysia and has a vast number of displays, objects, etc. highlighting the history of the state.
- Spritzer Eco Park is a beautifully landscaped park that has mini-golf and people can even opt to go on a tour of the Spritzer Water bottling plant.
- Kota Ngah Ibrahim is also called Ngah Ibrahim Fort and is a place of historical importance in Malaysia.
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