What is the cheapest way to get from Tanah Rata to Padang Besar?

The cheapest way to get from Tanah Rata to Padang Besar is to bus and train which costs ฿420 - ฿600 and takes 7h 11m.

What is the fastest way to get from Tanah Rata to Padang Besar?

The fastest way to get from Tanah Rata to Padang Besar is to drive which takes 4h 48m and costs ฿1400 - ฿2100.

Is there a direct bus between Tanah Rata and Padang Besar?

No, there is no direct bus from Tanah Rata to Padang Besar. However, there are services departing from Cameron Highlands and arriving at Terminal Padang Besar Perlis via Butterworth Bus Terminal and Terminal Bukit Lagi Kangar. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 10m.

How far is it from Tanah Rata to Padang Besar?

The distance between Tanah Rata and Padang Besar is 417 km. The road distance is 390.4 km.

How do I travel from Tanah Rata to Padang Besar without a car?

The best way to get from Tanah Rata to Padang Besar without a car is to taxi and train which takes 5h 14m and costs ฿1700 - ฿2400.

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

It takes approximately 5h 14m to get from Tanah Rata to Padang Besar, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Tanah Rata to Padang Besar bus from?

Tanah Rata to Padang Besar bus services, operated by CS Travel & Tours, depart from Cameron Highlands station.

Where does the Tanah Rata to Padang Besar bus arrive?

Tanah Rata to Padang Besar bus services, operated by CS Travel & Tours, arrive at Penang Sentral station.

Can I drive from Tanah Rata to Padang Besar?

Yes, the driving distance between Tanah Rata to Padang Besar is 390 km. It takes approximately 4h 48m to drive from Tanah Rata to Padang Besar.

Where can I stay near Padang Besar?

There are 138+ hotels available in Padang Besar.

Tanah Rata to Padang Besar - 5 ways to travel via train, taxi, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Tanah Rata to Padang Besar by taxi, train, bus, car, 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.

Taxi, train
best
1. Take the taxi from Tanah Rata to Kampartaxi
2. Take the train from Kampar to Bukit Mertajamtrain Ets
3. Take the train from Bukit Mertajam to Padang Besartrain
5h 14m
฿1,713–2,334
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cameron Highlands to Penang Sentralbus Cameron Highlands
2. Take the train from Butterworth to Padang Besartrain Butterworth
7h 11m
฿423–571
Drive 390.4 km
1. Drive from Tanah Rata to Padang Besarcar 390.4 km
4h 48m
฿1,431–2,067
Taxi, fly, train
1. Take the taxi from Tanah Rata to Ipoh-Airport-IPHtaxi
2. Fly from Ipoh (IPH) to Alor Setar (AOR)plane IPH - AOR
3. Take the train from Alor Setar to Padang Besartrain
9h 47m
฿3,220–10,923
Bus
1. Take the bus from Cameron Highlands to Penang Sentralbus
2. Take the bus from Butterworth Bus Terminal to Kangarbus
3. Take the bus from Terminal Bukit Lagi Kangar to Terminal Padang Besar Perlisbus R11
12h 10m
฿453–746

Ipoh (IPH) to Alor Setar (AOR) flights

16Weekly Planes

6h 35mAverage Duration

฿1,684Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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

Launch map view

Distance: 416.6 km
Duration: 5h 14m

What companies run services between Tanah Rata, Malaysia and Padang Besar, Thailand?

You can take a bus from Cameron Highlands to Terminal Padang Besar Perlis via Butterworth Bus Terminal, Kangar, and Terminal Bukit Lagi Kangar in around 12h 10m.

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