What is the cheapest way to get from Padang Besar to Tanah Rata?

The cheapest way to get from Padang Besar to Tanah Rata is to train and bus which costs RM 50 - RM 80 and takes 7h 36m.

What is the fastest way to get from Padang Besar to Tanah Rata?

The fastest way to get from Padang Besar to Tanah Rata is to train and taxi which takes 4h 37m and costs RM 190 - RM 320.

How far is it from Padang Besar to Tanah Rata?

The distance between Padang Besar and Tanah Rata is 409 km. The road distance is 391.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Padang Besar to Tanah Rata without a car is to train and taxi which takes 4h 37m and costs RM 190 - RM 320.

How long does it take to get from Padang Besar to Tanah Rata?

It takes approximately 4h 37m to get from Padang Besar to Tanah Rata, including transfers.

Can I drive from Padang Besar to Tanah Rata?

Yes, the driving distance between Padang Besar to Tanah Rata is 392 km. It takes approximately 4h 50m to drive from Padang Besar to Tanah Rata.

Where can I stay near Tanah Rata?

There are 1007+ hotels available in Tanah Rata.

Padang Besar to Tanah Rata - 4 ways to travel via train, taxi, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Padang Besar to Tanah Rata by train, taxi, bus, car, tram, or plane

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 Padang Besar to Kampartrain Ets
2. Take the taxi from Kampar to Tanah Ratataxi
4h 37m
RM 194–314
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Padang Besar to Butterworthtrain Padang Besar
2. Take the bus from Penang Sentral to Cameron Highlandsbus Penang / ...
7h 36m
RM 53–76
Drive 391.7 km
1. Drive from Padang Besar to Tanah Ratacar 391.7 km
4h 50m
RM 173–250
Tram, fly, taxi
1. Take the tram from Padang Besar to Anak Bukittram
2. Fly from Alor Setar (AOR) to Ipoh (IPH)plane AOR - IPH
3. Take the taxi from Ipoh-Airport-IPH to Tanah Ratataxi
8h 9m
RM 457–1,575

Alor Setar (AOR) to Ipoh (IPH) flights

14Weekly Planes

6h 46mAverage Duration

RM 242Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Padang Besar to Tanah Rata.

Launch map view

Distance: 408.7 km
Duration: 4h 37m

What companies run services between Padang Besar, Thailand and Tanah Rata, Malaysia?

There is no direct connection from Padang Besar 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 Padang Besar to Cameron Highlands via Butterworth and Penang Sentral in around 7h 36m.

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