What is the cheapest way to get from Kedah to Tanah Rata?

The cheapest way to get from Kedah to Tanah Rata is to train and bus which costs RM 40 - RM 60 and takes 6h 4m.

What is the fastest way to get from Kedah to Tanah Rata?

The fastest way to get from Kedah to Tanah Rata is to drive which takes 3h 21m and costs RM 40 - RM 65.

How far is it from Kedah to Tanah Rata?

The distance between Kedah and Tanah Rata is 285 km. The road distance is 263.6 km.

How do I travel from Kedah to Tanah Rata without a car?

The best way to get from Kedah to Tanah Rata without a car is to train and taxi which takes 3h 29m and costs RM 190 - RM 280.

How long does it take to get from Kedah to Tanah Rata?

It takes approximately 3h 29m to get from Kedah to Tanah Rata, including transfers.

Can I drive from Kedah to Tanah Rata?

Yes, the driving distance between Kedah to Tanah Rata is 264 km. It takes approximately 3h 21m to drive from Kedah to Tanah Rata.

Where can I stay near Tanah Rata?

There are 997+ hotels available in Tanah Rata.

Kedah to Tanah Rata - 5 ways to travel via train, taxi, bus, car, and car ferry

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, taxi
best
1. Take the train from Sungai Petani to Kampartrain Ets
2. Take the taxi from Kampar to Tanah Ratataxi
3h 29m
RM 190–275
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Sungai Petani to Butterworthtrain Padang Besar
2. Take the bus from Butterworth Bus Terminal to Tanah Rata Bus Terminalbus
6h 4m
RM 41–57
Drive 263.6 km
1. Drive from Sungai Petani to Tanah Ratacar 263.6 km
3h 21m
RM 45–64
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Sungai Petani to Tanah Ratataxi 263.6 km
3h 21m
RM 550–700
Bus, car ferry
1. Take the bus from Pusat Bandar to (M1) Penang Sentralbus
2. Take the car ferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry
3. Take the bus from Komtar to Tanah Rata Bus Terminalbus
7h 12m
RM 46–58

Kedah to Tanah Rata by bus and car ferry

7Weekly Services

7h 12mAverage Duration

RM 46Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Kedah to Tanah Rata.

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Distance: 285.4 km
Duration: 3h 29m

What companies run services between Kedah, Malaysia and Tanah Rata, Malaysia?

There is no direct connection from Kedah to Tanah Rata. However, you can take the train to Kampar then take the taxi to Tanah Rata. Alternatively, you can take a train from Sungai Petani to Tanah Rata Bus Terminal via Butterworth and Butterworth Bus Terminal in around 6h 4m.

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