There are 5 ways to get from Alor Setar to Tanah Rata by train, taxi, bus, or car
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Train, taxi
best- Take the train from Alor Star to Kampartrain Ets
- Take the taxi from Kampar to Tanah Ratataxi
3h 58mRM 192–293Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Alor Setar to Butterworthtrain Padang Besar
- Take the bus from Butterworth Bus Terminal to Tanah Rata Bus Terminalbus
6h 38mRM 46–63Drive 322.9 km
- Drive from Alor Setar to Tanah Ratacar 322.9 km
4hRM 55–79Bus via George Town
- Take the bus from Alor Setar to Butterworthbus
- Take the bus from Butterworth Bus Terminal to Tanah Rata Bus Terminalbus
7h 7mRM 50–65Bus
- Take the bus from Terminal Bas Shahab Perdana Alor Setar to Terminal Meru Rayabus
- Take the bus from Terminal Meru Raya to Cameron Highlandsbus
9h 20mRM 55–61
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Alor Setar to Tanah Rata is to train and bus which costs RM 45 - RM 65 and takes 6h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Alor Setar to Tanah Rata is to train and taxi which takes 3h 58m and costs RM 190 - RM 300.
No, there is no direct bus from Alor Setar to Tanah Rata. However, there are services departing from Alor Setar and arriving at Tanah Rata Bus Terminal via Butterworth Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 7m.
The distance between Alor Setar and Tanah Rata is 342 km. The road distance is 322.9 km.
The best way to get from Alor Setar to Tanah Rata without a car is to train and taxi which takes 3h 58m and costs RM 190 - RM 300.
It takes approximately 3h 58m to get from Alor Setar to Tanah Rata, including transfers.
Alor Setar to Tanah Rata bus services, operated by Express Kesatuan, depart from Terminal Bas Shahab Perdana Alor Setar station.
Alor Setar to Tanah Rata bus services, operated by Express Kesatuan, arrive at Terminal Meru Raya station.
Yes, the driving distance between Alor Setar to Tanah Rata is 323 km. It takes approximately 4h to drive from Alor Setar to Tanah Rata.
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What companies run services between Alor Setar, Malaysia and Tanah Rata, Malaysia?
You can take a bus from Alor Setar to Tanah Rata Bus Terminal via Butterworth Bus Terminal in around 7h 7m.
- Phone
- +603 - 9779 1200
- callcenter@ktmb.com.my
- Website
- ktmb.com.my
Train from Alor Star to Kampar
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 22–85
- Website
- https://www.ktmb.com.my
- Express Economy
- RM 22–30
- Shuttle
- RM 30–85
- Express First
- RM 40–55
- Phone
- +603 - 9779 1200
- callcenter@ktmb.com.my
- Website
- ktmb.com.my
Train from Alor Setar to Butterworth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 11–14
- Website
- https://www.ktmb.com.my/Komuter.html
- Phone
- 011 1866 8811
- unititiexpress@gmail.com
- Website
- unititi.com.my
Bus from Butterworth Bus Terminal to Tanah Rata Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 35–50
- Website
- https://www.unititi.com.my/
Bus from Terminal Meru Raya to Cameron Highlands
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- RM 21–27
- Website
- https://www.unititi.com.my/
- Phone
- 04-3312966
- Website
- easybook.com
Bus from Alor Setar to Butterworth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- RM 30–120
- Website
- https://www.easybook.com/en-sg/bus/operator/supernice-grassland
- Book at
- https://www.easybook.com/bus/booking/malaccanovotelmelaka-to-goldenmilecomplex
- Phone
- +60 17-659 2527
- talk2us@parkmayberhad.com.my
- Website
- plusliner.com.my
Bus from Alor Setar to Butterworth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 15
- Website
- https://www.plusliner.com.my/
- Phone
- +60165217775
- kesatuanexpress@gmail.com
- Website
- easybook.com
Bus from Terminal Bas Shahab Perdana Alor Setar to Terminal Meru Raya
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 33–35
- Book at
- easybook.com
- Phone
- +60 12-510 9722
- cstravel2009@gmail.com
- Website
- cstravelandtours.com
Bus from Terminal Meru Raya to Cameron Highlands
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- RM 21–27
- Book at
- cstravelandtours.com
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Estimated price
- RM 170–210
Uncle Singh Teksi Kampar
- Phone
- +60 16-562 3644
- Website
- web.facebook.com
Syarikat Perhentian Teksi Bandar Kampar
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