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How to get fromSungai Petani to Tanah Rataby train, taxi, tram, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Sungai Petani to Tanah Rata by train, taxi, tram, bus, or car

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  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Sungai Petani to Ipohtrain train Ets
    2. Take the taxi from Ipoh to Tanah Ratataxi taxi
    3h 17m
    RM 205–271

  2. Tram, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the tram from Sungai Petani to Butterworthtram tram Padang Besar Line
    2. Take the bus from Penang Sentral to Cameron Highlandsbus bus Penang / ...
    6h 19m
    RM 36–72

  3. Drive  264.4 km

    1. Drive from Sungai Petani to Tanah Ratacar car 264.4 km
    3h 21m
    RM 45–65

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Sungai Petani to Tanah Ratataxi taxi 264.4 km
    3h 21m
    RM 550–700

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 280 km
  • Duration: 3h 17m

What companies run services between Sungai Petani, Malaysia and Tanah Rata, Malaysia?

There is no direct connection from Sungai Petani to Tanah Rata. However, you can take the train to Ipoh then take the taxi to Tanah Rata. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Sungai Petani to Cameron Highlands via Butterworth and Penang Sentral in around 6h 19m.

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