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

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

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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 45m
    RM 182–264

  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 42–88

  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  392.9 km

    1. Drive from Padang Besar to Cameron Highlandscar car 392.9 km
    4h 52m
    RM 217–314

  5. Train, fly, taxi

    1. Take the train from Padang Besar to Anak Bukittrain train
    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
    15h 31m
    RM 652–1,975

Alor Setar (AOR) to Ipoh (IPH) flights

Calendar10Weekly Planes
Duration17h 27mAverage Duration
TicketRM 442Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 433.5 km
  • Duration: 4h 45m

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 train from Padang Besar to Cameron Highlands via Butterworth and Penang Sentral in around 7h 36m.

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