There are 5 ways to get from Penang to Cameron Highlands Tanah Rata 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 Highlands Tanah Ratataxi
4h 3mRM 196–302Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Sungai Nibong Bus Terminal to Tanah Rata Bus Terminalbus Cameron Highlands / ...
5h 48mRM 38–54Car 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 Highlands Tanah Ratataxi
3h 21mRM 502–652Drive 242.3 km
- Drive from George Town to Cameron Highlands Tanah Ratacar 242.3 km
3h 7mRM 41–60Taxi
- Take the taxi from George Town to Cameron Highlands Tanah Ratataxi 242.3 km
3h 7mRM 500–650
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Penang to Cameron Highlands Tanah Rata is to bus which costs RM 35 - RM 55 and takes 5h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Penang to Cameron Highlands Tanah Rata is to drive which takes 3h 7m and costs RM 40 - RM 60.
No, there is no direct bus from Penang to Cameron Highlands Tanah Rata. However, there are services departing from Terminal Komtar and arriving at Tanah Rata Bus Terminal via Sungai Nibong Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 48m.
The distance between Penang and Cameron Highlands Tanah Rata is 262 km. The road distance is 242.3 km.
The best way to get from Penang to Cameron Highlands Tanah Rata without a car is to car ferry and train and taxi which takes 4h 3m and costs RM 190 - RM 310.
It takes approximately 4h 3m to get from Penang to Cameron Highlands Tanah Rata, including transfers.
Penang to Cameron Highlands Tanah Rata bus services, operated by CS Travel & Tours, depart from Sungai Nibong Bus Terminal station.
Penang to Cameron Highlands Tanah Rata bus services, operated by CS Travel & Tours, arrive at Tanah Rata Bus Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Penang to Cameron Highlands Tanah Rata is 242 km. It takes approximately 3h 7m to drive from Penang to Cameron Highlands Tanah Rata.
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What companies run services between Penang, Malaysia and Cameron Highlands Tanah Rata, 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 3 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 40–60
- Website
- KTM Intercity
- Phone
- +60 12-510 9722
- [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
- Phone
- 011 1866 8811
- [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 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 2
- Schedules at
- penangport.com.my
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 32m
- Estimated price
- RM 190–650
Perkhidmatan teksi/kereta sewa ipoh
Persatuan Pemandu- Pemandu Teksi
- Phone
- +60135848085
- Website
- taxiteksiipoh.blogspot.com
Taxi servis Ipoh
- Phone
- +60-19-456-4857
Grab Taxi
- Website
- grab.com
Penang Taxi Drivers Association
- Phone
- +604 262 5721
- Website
- penang-traveltips.com
Speedy Taxi
- Phone
- +60124929204
- Website
- penang-taxis.blogspot.com
Sunshine Radio Taxi
- Phone
- +604 642 5961
- Website
- penang-traveltips.com
Grab Taxi
- Website
- grab.com
Penang Taxi Drivers Association
- Phone
- +604 262 5721
- Website
- penang-traveltips.com
Speedy Taxi
- Phone
- +60124929204
- Website
- penang-taxis.blogspot.com
Sunshine Radio Taxi
- Phone
- +604 642 5961
- Website
- penang-traveltips.com
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