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How to get fromPadang Besar to Cameron Highlandsby train, taxi, bus, car, tram, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Padang Besar to Cameron Highlands by train, taxi, bus, car, tram, or plane

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  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Padang Besar to Kampartrain train Ets
    2. Take the taxi from Kampar to Cameron Highlandstaxi taxi
    4h 38m
    RM 179–254

  2. Tram, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the tram from Padang Besar to Sungai Petanitram tram
    2. Take the bus from Stesen KTM to (M1) Penang Sentralbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Penang Sentral to Cameron Highlandsbus bus
    8h 22m
    RM 42–85

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Padang Besar to Butterworthtrain train Padang Besar
    2. Take the bus from Penang Sentral to Cameron Highlandsbus bus Penang / ...
    7h 36m
    RM 77–112

  4. Drive 392.8 km

    1. Drive from Padang Besar to Cameron Highlandscar car 392.8 km
    4h 52m
    RM 183–264

  5. Tram, fly, taxi

    1. Take the tram from Padang Besar to Anak Bukittram tram
    2. Fly from Alor Setar (AOR) to Ipoh (IPH)plane plane AOR - IPH
    3. Take the taxi from Ipoh-Airport-IPH to Cameron Highlandstaxi taxi
    8h 45m
    RM 662–2,072

Alor Setar (AOR) to Ipoh (IPH) flights

Calendar15Weekly Planes
Duration7h 21mAverage Duration
TicketRM 455Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 409.7 km
  • Duration: 4h 38m

What companies run services between Padang Besar, Thailand and Cameron Highlands, Malaysia?

There is no direct connection from Padang Besar to Cameron Highlands. However, you can take the train to Kampar then take the taxi to Cameron Highlands. Alternatively, you can take a train from Padang Besar to Cameron Highlands via Butterworth and Penang Sentral in around 7h 36m.

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