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

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There are 5 ways to get from Padang Besar to Tanah Rata by train, taxi, bus, car, tram, 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 37m
    RM 179–254

  2. Tram, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the tram from Padang Besar to Sungai Petanitram tram
    2. Take the bus from Stesen KTM to (M1) Penang Sentralbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Penang Sentral to Cameron Highlandsbus bus
    8h 22m
    RM 41–83

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Padang Besar to Butterworthtrain train Padang Besar
    2. Take the bus from Penang Sentral to Cameron Highlandsbus bus Penang / ...
    7h 36m
    RM 53–76

  4. Drive 391.7 km

    1. Drive from Padang Besar to Tanah Ratacar car 391.7 km
    4h 50m
    RM 179–259

  5. 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
    9h 24m
    RM 432–1,572

Alor Setar (AOR) to Ipoh (IPH) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration7h 35mAverage Duration
TicketRM 224Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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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