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How to get fromPadang Besar to Tanah Rataby train, taxi, tram, bus, car, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Padang Besar to Tanah Rata by train, taxi, tram, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Padang Besar to Kampartrain train Ets
    2. Take the taxi from Kampar to Tanah Ratataxi taxi
    4h 44m
    RM 181–264

  2. Tram, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the tram from Padang Besar to Butterworthtram tram Padang Besar Line
    2. Take the bus from Penang Sentral to Cameron Highlandsbus bus Penang / ...
    7h 42m
    RM 41–88

  3. Drive  392.3 km

    1. Drive from Padang Besar to Tanah Ratacar car 392.3 km
    4h 51m
    RM 182–263

  4. Tram, fly, taxi

    1. Take the tram from Padang Besar to Anak Bukittram tram
    2. Fly from Alor Setar (AOR) to Ipoh (IPH)plane plane AOR - IPH
    3. Take the taxi from Ipoh-Airport-IPH to Tanah Ratataxi taxi
    10h 1m
    RM 633–2,077

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Padang Besar to Sungai Petanitrain train
    2. Take the bus from Stesen KTM to (M1) Penang Sentralbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Penang Sentral to Cameron Highlandsbus bus
    8h 23m
    RM 42–103

Alor Setar (AOR) to Ipoh (IPH) flights

Calendar4Weekly Planes
Duration6h 45mAverage Duration
TicketRM 423Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 432.4 km
  • Duration: 4h 44m

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 drive to Padang Besar, take the train to Kampar, then take the taxi to Tanah Rata. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Padang Besar to Cameron Highlands via Padang Besar, Butterworth, and Penang Sentral in around 7h 42m.

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