There are 7 ways to get from Tanah Rata to George Town Penang 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- Take the taxi from Tanah Rata to Ipohtaxi
- Take the tram from Ipoh to Butterworthtram
- Take the car ferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry
4h 30mRM 220–289Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Tanah Rata Bus Terminal to Sungai Nibongbus
5h 55mRM 37–52Bus, car ferry
- Take the bus from Tanah Rata Bus Terminal to Butterworth Bus Terminalbus
- Take the car ferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry
5h 34mRM 38–48Taxi, car ferry
- Take the taxi from Tanah Rata to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminaltaxi
- Take the car ferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry
3h 40mRM 517–610Taxi, fly
- Take the taxi from Tanah Rata to Ipoh (IPH)taxi
- Fly from Ipoh (IPH) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane IPH - PEN
6h 11mRM 632–1,728Drive 242.3 km
- Drive from Tanah Rata to George Town Penangcar 242.3 km
3h 7mRM 41–59Taxi
- Take the taxi from Tanah Rata to George Town Penangtaxi 242.3 km
3h 7mRM 500–650
Tanah Rata to George Town Penang by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tanah Rata to George Town Penang is to bus and car ferry which costs RM 35 - RM 50 and takes 5h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Tanah Rata to George Town Penang is to drive which takes 3h 7m and costs RM 40 - RM 60.
No, there is no direct bus from Tanah Rata to George Town Penang. However, there are services departing from Tanah Rata Bus Terminal and arriving at Komtar via Terminal Bas Ekspres Sg Nibong. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 55m.
The distance between Tanah Rata and George Town Penang is 240 km. The road distance is 242.3 km.
The best way to get from Tanah Rata to George Town Penang without a car is to taxi and tram and car ferry which takes 4h 30m and costs RM 220 - RM 290.
It takes approximately 4h 30m to get from Tanah Rata to George Town Penang, including transfers.
Tanah Rata to George Town Penang bus services, operated by Unititi express, depart from Tanah Rata Bus Terminal station.
Tanah Rata to George Town Penang bus services, operated by Unititi express, arrive at Sungai Nibong station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tanah Rata to George Town Penang is 242 km. It takes approximately 3h 7m to drive from Tanah Rata to George Town Penang.
There are 2574+ hotels available in George Town Penang.
What companies run services between Tanah Rata, Malaysia and George Town Penang, Malaysia?
Unititi express operates a bus from Tanah Rata Bus Terminal to Sungai Nibong 3 times a day. Tickets cost RM 35–50 and the journey takes 4h 40m. CS Travel & Tours also services this route 3 times a day.
- Website
- singaporeair.com
Flights from Ipoh to Penang International Airport via Singapore Changi
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 52m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 850–4,700
- Website
- airasia.com
Flights from Ipoh to Penang International Airport via Senai
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- RM 420–900
Flights from Ipoh to Penang International Airport via Senai, Kuala Lumpur
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 420–900
- Website
- flyscoot.com
Flights from Ipoh to Penang International Airport via Singapore Changi
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 2,100–4,700
- Website
- malindoair.com
Flights from Ipoh to Penang International Airport via Singapore Changi
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 480–800
- Phone
- +603 - 9779 1200
- callcenter@ktmb.com.my
- Website
- ktmb.com.my
Tram from Ipoh to Butterworth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 17–50
- Website
- https://www.ktmb.com.my
- Express Economy
- RM 18–25
- Shuttle
- RM 17–50
- Express First
- RM 28–40
- Phone
- 011 1866 8811
- unititiexpress@gmail.com
- Website
- unititi.com.my
Bus from Tanah Rata Bus Terminal to Butterworth Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- RM 35–50
- Website
- https://www.unititi.com.my/
Bus from Tanah Rata Bus Terminal to Sungai Nibong
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- RM 35–50
- Website
- https://www.unititi.com.my/
- Phone
- +60 12-510 9722
- cstravel2009@gmail.com
- Website
- cstravelandtours.com
Bus from Tanah Rata Bus Terminal to Sungai Nibong
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 44m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- RM 35–50
- Book at
- cstravelandtours.com
- Phone
- 04-375 2400
- info@penangport.com.my
- Website
- penangport.com.my
Car ferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 2
- Schedules at
- penangport.com.my
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 16m
- Estimated price
- RM 190–650
TANAH RATA TAXI
- Phone
- +60 17-942 1125
- Website
- web.facebook.com
Cameron Highlands Taxi Service
- Phone
- +60 19-503 7442
- Website
- facebook.com
TANAH RATA TAXI
- Phone
- +60 17-942 1125
- Website
- web.facebook.com
Cameron Highlands Taxi Service
- Phone
- +60 19-503 7442
- Website
- facebook.com
TANAH RATA TAXI
- Phone
- +60 17-942 1125
- Website
- web.facebook.com
Cameron Highlands Taxi Service
- Phone
- +60 19-503 7442
- Website
- facebook.com
TANAH RATA TAXI
- Phone
- +60 17-942 1125
- Website
- web.facebook.com
Cameron Highlands Taxi Service
- Phone
- +60 19-503 7442
- Website
- facebook.com
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