There are 5 ways to get from Kuala Kedah to Tanah Rata by train, taxi, bus, or car
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Train, taxi
best- Take the train from Alor Star to KamparEts
- Take the taxi from Kampar to Tanah Rata
5h 31mRM 194–297Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Alor Setar to Terminal Meru RayaAlor Setar
- Take the bus from Terminal Meru Raya to Cameron Highlands
8h 42mRM 46–69Train, bus
- Take the train from Alor Setar to ButterworthPadang Besar
- Take the bus from Butterworth Bus Terminal to Tanah Rata Bus Terminal
7h 51mRM 48–66Drive 325.8 km
- Drive from Kuala Kedah to Tanah Rata325.8 km
3h 58mRM 55–79Bus via George Town
- Take the bus from Alor Setar to Butterworth
- Take the bus from Butterworth Bus Terminal to Tanah Rata Bus Terminal
8h 37mRM 52–67
Kuala Kedah to Tanah Rata by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kuala Kedah to Tanah Rata is to train and bus which costs RM 45 - RM 70 and takes 7h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Kuala Kedah to Tanah Rata is to drive which takes 3h 58m and costs RM 50 - RM 80.
No, there is no direct bus from Kuala Kedah to Tanah Rata. However, there are services departing from Kuala Kedah and arriving at Tanah Rata Bus Terminal via Alor Setar and Butterworth Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 37m.
The distance between Kuala Kedah and Tanah Rata is 354 km. The road distance is 325.8 km.
The best way to get from Kuala Kedah to Tanah Rata without a car is to train and taxi which takes 5h 31m and costs RM 190 - RM 300.
It takes approximately 5h 31m to get from Kuala Kedah to Tanah Rata, including transfers.
Kuala Kedah to Tanah Rata bus services, operated by Supernice Grassland, depart from Alor Setar station.
Kuala Kedah to Tanah Rata bus services, operated by Supernice Grassland, arrive at Butterworth station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kuala Kedah to Tanah Rata is 326 km. It takes approximately 3h 58m to drive from Kuala Kedah to Tanah Rata.
There are 985+ hotels available in Tanah Rata.
What companies run services between Kuala Kedah, Malaysia and Tanah Rata, Malaysia?
You can take a bus from Kuala Kedah to Tanah Rata Bus Terminal via Terminal Bas Shahab Perdana Alor Setar, Alor Setar, and Butterworth Bus Terminal in around 8h 37m.
- Phone
- +603 - 9779 1200
- callcenter@ktmb.com.my
- Website
- ktmb.com.my
Train from Alor Star to Kampar
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 48m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- 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
- +604 332 5815
- kpbekspress@outlook.com
- Website
- kpbekspres.com
Bus from Alor Setar to Terminal Meru Raya
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 27m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- RM 30–40
- Website
- http://www.kpbekspres.com/
- Phone
- +60165217775
- kesatuanexpress@gmail.com
- Website
- easybook.com
Bus from 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 14–21
- 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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