There are 5 ways to get from Penang to Cameron Highlands by car ferry, train, taxi, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Car ferry, train, taxi
best- Take the carferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry
- Take the train from Butterworth to Ipohtrain Ets
- Take the taxi from Ipoh to Cameron Highlandstaxi
4h 1mRM 206–302Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Sungai Nibong Bus Terminal to Tanah Rata Bus Terminalbus Cameron Highlands / ...
5h 27mRM 37–52Car ferry, taxi
- Take the carferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry
- Take the taxi from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Cameron Highlandstaxi
3h 22mRM 502–652Drive 242.9 km
- Drive from George Town to Cameron Highlandscar 242.9 km
3h 8mRM 96–139Taxi
- Take the taxi from George Town to Cameron Highlandstaxi 242.9 km
3h 8mRM 500–650
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Penang to Cameron Highlands is to bus which costs RM 35 - RM 55 and takes 5h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Penang to Cameron Highlands is to drive which takes 3h 8m and costs RM 95 - RM 140.
No, there is no direct bus from Penang to Cameron Highlands. However, there are services departing from Pasar Lebuh Cecil and arriving at Tanah Rata Bus Terminal via Sungai Nibong Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 27m.
The distance between Penang and Cameron Highlands is 263 km. The road distance is 242.9 km.
The best way to get from Penang to Cameron Highlands without a car is to car ferry and train and taxi which takes 4h 1m and costs RM 200 - RM 310.
It takes approximately 4h 1m to get from Penang to Cameron Highlands, including transfers.
Penang to Cameron Highlands bus services, operated by CS Travel & Tours, depart from Sungai Nibong Bus Terminal station.
Penang to Cameron Highlands bus services, operated by CS Travel & Tours, arrive at Tanah Rata Bus Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Penang to Cameron Highlands is 243 km. It takes approximately 3h 8m to drive from Penang to Cameron Highlands.
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What companies run services between Penang, Malaysia and Cameron Highlands, Malaysia?
CS Travel & Tours operates a bus from Sungai Nibong Bus Terminal to Tanah Rata Bus Terminal every 4 hours. Tickets cost RM 35–50 and the journey takes 4h. Unititi express also services this route 3 times a day.
- Phone
- +603 - 9779 1200
- [email protected]
- Website
- KTMB
Train from Butterworth to Ipoh
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 4–29
- Website
- KTMB
- Shuttle
- RM 4–7
- Express
- RM 20–29
- Phone
- +603 - 9779 1200
- [email protected]
- Website
- KTM Intercity
Train from Butterworth to Ipoh
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 40–60
- Website
- KTM Intercity
- Phone
- +60 17-507 5415
- [email protected]
- Website
- CS Travel & Tours
Bus from Sungai Nibong Bus Terminal to Tanah Rata Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 35–50
- Schedules at
- CS Travel & Tours
- [email protected]
- Website
- Unititi Express
Bus from Sungai Nibong Bus Terminal to Tanah Rata Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- RM 35–50
- Website
- Unititi Express
- Phone
- 04-375 2400
- [email protected]
- Website
- penangport.com.my
Car ferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 1–2
- Schedules at
- penangport.com.my
Car ferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 1–2
- Schedules at
- penangport.com.my
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- Estimated price
- RM 200–650
Perkhidmatan teksi/kereta sewa ipoh
Persatuan Pemandu- Pemandu Teksi
- Phone
- +60135848085
- Website
- taxiteksiipoh.blogspot.com
Taxi servis Ipoh
- Phone
- +60-19-456-4857
Penang Taxi Drivers Association
- Phone
- +60 4 262 5721
Sunshine Radio Taxi
- Phone
- +60 4 642 5961
Penang Taxi Drivers Association
- Phone
- +60 4 262 5721
Sunshine Radio Taxi
- Phone
- +60 4 642 5961
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