What is the cheapest way to get from Pantai Cenang to Tanah Rata?

The cheapest way to get from Pantai Cenang to Tanah Rata is to ferry and bus via George Town which costs RM 120 - RM 170 and takes 10h 32m.

What is the fastest way to get from Pantai Cenang to Tanah Rata?

The fastest way to get from Pantai Cenang to Tanah Rata is to fly and taxi which takes 5h 45m and costs RM 600 - RM 1200.

How far is it from Pantai Cenang to Tanah Rata?

The distance between Pantai Cenang and Tanah Rata is 452 km.

How do I travel from Pantai Cenang to Tanah Rata without a car?

The best way to get from Pantai Cenang to Tanah Rata without a car is to ferry and train and taxi which takes 7h 50m and costs RM 270 - RM 410.

How long does it take to get from Pantai Cenang to Tanah Rata?

It takes approximately 7h 50m to get from Pantai Cenang to Tanah Rata, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Tanah Rata?

There are 999+ hotels available in Tanah Rata.

Pantai Cenang to Tanah Rata - 8 ways to travel via train, ferry, taxi, and bus

There are 8 ways to get from Pantai Cenang to Tanah Rata by ferry, train, taxi, bus, 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.

Ferry, train, taxi
best
1. Take the ferry from Langkawi Ferry Terminal to Kuala Kedahferry
2. Take the train from Alor Star to Kampartrain Ets
3. Take the taxi from Kampar to Tanah Ratataxi
7h 50m
RM 273–405
Ferry, bus
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Langkawi Ferry Terminal to Kuala Perlisferry
2. Take the bus from Kuala Perlis to Terminal Meru Rayabus
3. Take the bus from Terminal Meru Raya to Tanah Rata Bus Terminalbus
12h 45m
RM 123–166
Ferry, train, bus
1. Take the ferry from Langkawi Ferry Terminal to Kuala Kedahferry
2. Take the train from Alor Setar to Butterworthtrain
3. Take the bus from Penang Sentral to Cameron Highlandsbus
10h 26m
RM 127–179
Fly to Penang International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Langkawi International Airport (LGK) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane LGK - PEN
2. Take the bus from Sungai Nibong Bus Terminal to Tanah Rata Bus Terminalbus
6h 29m
RM 157–343
Ferry, bus via George Town
1. Take the ferry from Langkawi Ferry Terminal to Kuala Perlisferry
2. Take the bus from Kuala Perlis to Sungai Nibong Bus Terminalbus
3. Take the bus from Sungai Nibong Bus Terminal to Tanah Rata Bus Terminalbus
10h 32m
RM 127–166
Fly to Ipoh, taxi
1. Fly from Langkawi International Airport (LGK) to Ipoh (IPH)plane LGK - IPH
2. Take the taxi from Ipoh-Airport-IPH to Tanah Ratataxi
5h 45m
RM 606–1,160
Fly to Kuala Lumpur International Airport, train, bus
1. Fly from Langkawi International Airport (LGK) to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)plane LGK - KUL
2. Take the train from Klia T1 to Bandar Tasik Selatantrain
3. Take the bus from Terminal Bersepadu Selatan to Tanah Rata Bus Terminalbus
7h 28m
RM 169–365
Fly to Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah, bus
1. Fly from Langkawi International Airport (LGK) to Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah (SZB)plane LGK - SZB
2. Take the bus from Terminal Bersepadu Selatan to Tanah Rata Bus Terminalbus
8h 17m
RM 189–498

Langkawi International Airport (LGK) to Penang International Airport (PEN) flights

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37 minAverage Duration

RM 94Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Pantai Cenang to Tanah Rata.

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Distance: 452.3 km
Duration: 7h 50m

What companies run services between Pantai Cenang, Kedah, Malaysia and Tanah Rata, Malaysia?

There is no direct connection from Pantai Cenang to Tanah Rata. However, you can take the taxi to Langkawi Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Kuala Kedah, walk to Jeti Kuala Kedah, take the bus to Pekan Rabu, walk to Alor Star, take the train to Kampar, then take the taxi to Tanah Rata. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Pantai Cenang to Cameron Highlands via Langkawi Ferry Terminal, Kuala Kedah, Jeti Kuala Kedah, Pekan Rabu, Alor Setar, Butterworth, and Penang Sentral in around 10h 26m.

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