There are 5 ways to get from Penang to Tanah Rata by car ferry, train, taxi, bus, or car
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Car ferry, train, taxi
best- Take the car ferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry
- Take the train from Butterworth to Kampartrain Ets
- Take the taxi from Kampar to Tanah Ratataxi
4h 24mRM 191–272Drive 242.3 km
cheapest- Drive from George Town to Tanah Ratacar 242.3 km
3h 7mRM 40–57Bus
- Take the bus from Sungai Nibong Bus Terminal to Tanah Rata Bus Terminalbus Cameron Highlands / ...
5h 48mRM 61–158Car ferry, taxi
- Take the car ferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry
- Take the taxi from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Tanah Ratataxi
3h 21mRM 502–652Taxi
- Take the taxi from George Town to Tanah Ratataxi 242.3 km
3h 7mRM 500–650
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Penang to Tanah Rata is to drive which costs RM 35 - RM 60 and takes 3h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Penang to Tanah Rata is to drive which takes 3h 7m and costs RM 35 - RM 60.
No, there is no direct bus from Penang to Tanah Rata. However, there are services departing from Terminal Komtar and arriving at Tanah Rata Bus Terminal via Sungai Nibong Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 48m.
The distance between Penang and Tanah Rata is 268 km. The road distance is 242.3 km.
The best way to get from Penang to Tanah Rata without a car is to car ferry and train and taxi which takes 4h 24m and costs RM 190 - RM 280.
It takes approximately 4h 24m to get from Penang to Tanah Rata, including transfers.
Penang to Tanah Rata bus services, operated by CS Travel & Tours, depart from Sungai Nibong Bus Terminal station.
Penang to Tanah Rata bus services, operated by CS Travel & Tours, arrive at Tanah Rata Bus Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Penang to Tanah Rata is 242 km. It takes approximately 3h 7m to drive from Penang to Tanah Rata.
There are 1007+ hotels available in Tanah Rata.
What companies run services between Penang, Malaysia and Tanah Rata, Malaysia?
CS Travel & Tours operates a bus from Sungai Nibong Bus Terminal to Tanah Rata Bus Terminal every 4 hours. Tickets cost RM 35–50 and the journey takes 4h. Unititi express also services this route 3 times a day.
- Phone
- +603 - 9779 1200
- callcenter@ktmb.com.my
- Website
- ktmb.com.my
Train from Butterworth to Kampar
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- RM 19–60
- Website
- https://www.ktmb.com.my
- Express Economy
- RM 19–27
- Shuttle
- RM 22–60
- Express First
- RM 30–45
- Phone
- +60 12-510 9722
- cstravel2009@gmail.com
- Website
- cstravelandtours.com
Bus from Sungai Nibong Bus Terminal to Tanah Rata Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 35–50
- Schedules at
- cstravelandtours.com
- Phone
- 011 1866 8811
- unititiexpress@gmail.com
- Website
- unititi.com.my
Bus from Sungai Nibong Bus Terminal to Tanah Rata Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- RM 35–50
- Website
- https://www.unititi.com.my/
- Phone
- 04-375 2400
- info@penangport.com.my
- Website
- penangport.com.my
Car ferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 2
- Schedules at
- penangport.com.my
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- Estimated price
- RM 170–650
Uncle Singh Teksi Kampar
- Phone
- +60 16-562 3644
- Website
- web.facebook.com
Syarikat Perhentian Teksi Bandar Kampar
Sunshine Radio Taxi
- Phone
- +604 642 5961
- Website
- penang-traveltips.com
Speedy Taxi
- Phone
- +60124929204
- Website
- penang-taxis.blogspot.com
Penang Taxi Drivers Association
- Phone
- +604 262 5721
- Website
- penang-traveltips.com
Grab Taxi
- Website
- grab.com
Sunshine Radio Taxi
- Phone
- +604 642 5961
- Website
- penang-traveltips.com
Speedy Taxi
- Phone
- +60124929204
- Website
- penang-taxis.blogspot.com
Penang Taxi Drivers Association
- Phone
- +604 262 5721
- Website
- penang-traveltips.com
Grab Taxi
- Website
- grab.com
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