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How to get fromAlor Setar to Tanah Rataby train, taxi, bus or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Alor Setar to Tanah Rata by train, taxi, bus, or car

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  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Alor Star to TasektrainEts
    2. Take the taxi from Tasek to Tanah Ratataxi
    3h 45m
    RM 231–329

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Alor Setar to ButterworthtrainPadang Besar
    2. Take the bus from Butterworth Bus Terminal to Tanah Rata Bus Terminalbus
    6h 38m
    RM 46–63

  3. Drive 323.6 km

    1. Drive from Alor Setar to Tanah Ratacar323.6 km
    3h 57m
    RM 55–79

  4. Bus via George Town

    1. Take the bus from Alor Setar to Butterworthbus
    2. Take the bus from Butterworth Bus Terminal to Tanah Rata Bus Terminalbus
    7h 7m
    RM 50–65

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Alor Setar to Terminal Meru RayabusAlor Setar
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Meru Raya to Cameron Highlandsbus
    7h 12m
    RM 46–60

Alor Setar to Tanah Rata by bus

Calendar42Weekly Buses
Duration7h 12mAverage Duration
TicketRM 46Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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.

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