What is the cheapest way to get from Tanah Rata to George Town?

The cheapest way to get from Tanah Rata to George Town is to bus which costs RM 35 - RM 55 and takes 5h 16m.

What is the fastest way to get from Tanah Rata to George Town?

The fastest way to get from Tanah Rata to George Town is to drive which takes 3h 5m and costs RM 35 - RM 60.

Is there a direct bus between Tanah Rata and George Town?

No, there is no direct bus from Tanah Rata to George Town. However, there are services departing from Tanah Rata Bus Terminal and arriving at Lebuh Carnavon via Terminal Bas Ekspres Sg Nibong. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 16m.

How far is it from Tanah Rata to George Town?

The distance between Tanah Rata and George Town is 237 km. The road distance is 241.5 km.

How do I travel from Tanah Rata to George Town without a car?

The best way to get from Tanah Rata to George Town without a car is to taxi and tram and car ferry which takes 4h 4m and costs RM 210 - RM 290.

How long does it take to get from Tanah Rata to George Town?

It takes approximately 4h 4m to get from Tanah Rata to George Town, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Tanah Rata to George Town bus from?

Tanah Rata to George Town bus services, operated by CS Travel & Tours, depart from Tanah Rata Bus Terminal station.

Where does the Tanah Rata to George Town bus arrive?

Tanah Rata to George Town bus services, operated by CS Travel & Tours, arrive at Sungai Nibong Bus Terminal station.

Can I drive from Tanah Rata to George Town?

Yes, the driving distance between Tanah Rata to George Town is 242 km. It takes approximately 3h 5m to drive from Tanah Rata to George Town.

Where can I stay near George Town?

There are 2541+ hotels available in George Town.

Tanah Rata to George Town - 7 ways to travel via taxi, tram, car ferry, and bus

There are 7 ways to get from Tanah Rata to George Town by taxi, tram, car ferry, bus, plane, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Taxi, tram, car ferry
best
1. Take the taxi from Tanah Rata to Ipohtaxi
2. Take the tram from Ipoh to Butterworthtram
3. Take the car ferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry
4h 4m
RM 217–286
Bus, car ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cameron Highlands to Penang Sentralbus Cameron Highlands
2. Take the car ferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry
5h 32m
RM 36–50
Bus
1. Take the bus from Tanah Rata Bus Terminal to Sungai Nibong Bus Terminalbus Cameron Highlands
5h 16m
RM 37–52
Taxi, car ferry
1. Take the taxi from Tanah Rata to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminaltaxi
2. Take the car ferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry
3h 17m
RM 517–610
Taxi, fly
1. Take the taxi from Tanah Rata to Ipoh-Airport-IPHtaxi
2. Fly from Ipoh (IPH) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane IPH - PEN
6h 4m
RM 582–1,627
Drive 241.5 km
1. Drive from Tanah Rata to George Towncar 241.5 km
3h 5m
RM 40–57
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Tanah Rata to George Towntaxi 241.5 km
3h 5m
RM 500–650

Ipoh (IPH) to Penang International Airport (PEN) flights

38Weekly Planes

4h 40mAverage Duration

RM 397Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Tanah Rata to George Town.

Launch map view

Distance: 237.2 km
Duration: 4h 4m

What companies run services between Tanah Rata, Malaysia and George Town, Malaysia?

CS Travel & Tours operates a bus from Tanah Rata Bus Terminal to Sungai Nibong 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.

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