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 75 and takes 7h 21m.

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 24m and costs RM 230 - RM 350.

How far is it from Padang Besar to Tanah Rata?

The distance between Padang Besar and Tanah Rata is 381 km. The road distance is 392.4 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 24m and costs RM 230 - RM 350.

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

It takes approximately 4h 24m 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 48m to drive from Padang Besar to Tanah Rata.

Where can I stay near Tanah Rata?

There are 982+ 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 TasekEts
2. Take the taxi from Tasek to Tanah Rata
4h 24m
RM 233–349
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Padang Besar to ButterworthPadang Besar
2. Take the bus from Butterworth Bus Terminal to Tanah Rata Bus Terminal
7h 21m
RM 53–71
Drive 392.4 km
1. Drive from Padang Besar to Tanah Rata392.4 km
4h 48m
RM 181–261
Tram, fly, taxi
1. Take the tram from Padang Besar to Anak Bukit
2. Fly from Alor Setar (AOR) to Ipoh (IPH)AOR - IPH
3. Take the taxi from Ipoh (IPH) to Tanah Rata
8h 15m
RM 487–1,675

Alor Setar (AOR) to Ipoh (IPH) flights

10Weekly Planes

6h 46mAverage Duration

RM 277Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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

Launch map view

Distance: 381 km
Duration: 4h 24m

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 Tasek then take the taxi to Tanah Rata. Alternatively, you can take a train from Padang Besar to Tanah Rata Bus Terminal via Butterworth and Butterworth Bus Terminal in around 7h 21m.

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