What is the cheapest way to get from Padang Besar to Tanah Rata?

The cheapest way to get from Padang Besar to Tanah Rata is to tram and bus which costs RM 35 - RM 85 and takes 7h 36m.

What is the fastest way to get from Padang Besar to Tanah Rata?

The fastest way to get from Padang Besar to Tanah Rata is to train and taxi which takes 4h 38m and costs RM 170 - RM 260.

How far is it from Padang Besar to Tanah Rata?

The distance between Padang Besar and Tanah Rata is 427 km. The road distance is 392.3 km.

How do I travel from Padang Besar to Tanah Rata without a car?

The best way to get from Padang Besar to Tanah Rata without a car is to train and taxi which takes 4h 38m and costs RM 170 - RM 260.

How long does it take to get from Padang Besar to Tanah Rata?

It takes approximately 4h 38m to get from Padang Besar to Tanah Rata, including transfers.

Can I drive from Padang Besar to Tanah Rata?

Yes, the driving distance between Padang Besar to Tanah Rata is 392 km. It takes approximately 4h 51m to drive from Padang Besar to Tanah Rata.

Where can I stay near Tanah Rata?

There are 1022+ hotels available in Tanah Rata.

Padang Besar to Tanah Rata - 5 ways to travel via train, taxi, tram, and bus

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

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Train, taxi
best
1. Take the train from Padang Besar to Kampartrain Ets
2. Take the taxi from Kampar to Tanah Ratataxi
4h 38m
RM 179–256
Tram, bus
cheapest
1. Take the tram from Padang Besar to Butterworthtram Padang Besar Line
2. Take the bus from Penang Sentral to Cameron Highlandsbus Penang / ...
7h 36m
RM 39–84
Drive 392.3 km
1. Drive from Padang Besar to Tanah Ratacar 392.3 km
4h 51m
RM 180–259
Tram, fly, taxi
1. Take the tram from Padang Besar to Anak Bukittram
2. Fly from Alor Setar (AOR) to Ipoh (IPH)plane AOR - IPH
3. Take the taxi from Ipoh-Airport-IPH to Tanah Ratataxi
8h 44m
RM 642–1,972
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Padang Besar to Sungai Petanitrain
2. Take the bus from Stesen KTM to (M1) Penang Sentralbus
3. Take the bus from Penang Sentral to Cameron Highlandsbus
8h 23m
RM 42–103

Alor Setar (AOR) to Ipoh (IPH) flights

15Weekly Planes

7h 21mAverage Duration

RM 430Cheapest Price

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Distance: 427.1 km
Duration: 4h 38m

What companies run services between Padang Besar, Thailand and Tanah Rata, Malaysia?

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

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