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

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There are 5 ways to get from Padang Besar to Cameron Highlands by train, taxi, tram, bus, car, 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 46m
    RM 181–264

  2. Tram, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the tram from Padang Besar to Butterworthtram tram Padang Besar Line
    2. Take the bus from Penang Sentral to Cameron Highlandsbus bus Penang / ...
    7h 42m
    RM 41–88

  3. Drive  392.9 km

    1. Drive from Padang Besar to Cameron Highlandscar car 392.9 km
    4h 52m
    RM 182–263

  4. 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
    10h 2m
    RM 623–1,977

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Padang Besar to Sungai Petanitrain train
    2. Take the bus from Stesen KTM to (M1) Penang Sentralbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Penang Sentral to Cameron Highlandsbus bus
    8h 23m
    RM 42–103

Alor Setar (AOR) to Ipoh (IPH) flights

Calendar4Weekly Planes
Duration6h 45mAverage Duration
TicketRM 418Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 433.5 km
  • Duration: 4h 46m

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 drive to Padang Besar, take the train to Kampar, then take the taxi to Cameron Highlands. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Padang Besar to Cameron Highlands via Padang Besar, Butterworth, and Penang Sentral in around 7h 42m.

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