There are 6 ways to get from Tanah Rata to Penang by taxi, tram, car ferry, bus, 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 4mRM 217–286Bus, car ferry
cheapest- Take the bus from Cameron Highlands to Penang Sentralbus Cameron Highlands
- Take the car ferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry
5h 32mRM 36–50Bus
- Take the bus from Tanah Rata Bus Terminal to Sungai Nibong Bus Terminalbus Cameron Highlands
5h 16mRM 37–52Taxi, 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 17mRM 517–610Drive 241.5 km
- Drive from Tanah Rata to George Towncar 241.5 km
3h 5mRM 40–57Taxi
- Take the taxi from Tanah Rata to George Towntaxi 241.5 km
3h 5mRM 500–650
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tanah Rata to Penang is to bus which costs RM 35 - RM 55 and takes 5h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Tanah Rata to Penang is to drive which takes 3h 5m and costs RM 35 - RM 60.
No, there is no direct bus from Tanah Rata to Penang. 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.
The distance between Tanah Rata and Penang is 237 km. The road distance is 241.5 km.
The best way to get from Tanah Rata to Penang without a car is to taxi and tram and car ferry which takes 4h 4m and costs RM 210 - RM 290.
It takes approximately 4h 4m to get from Tanah Rata to Penang, including transfers.
Tanah Rata to Penang bus services, operated by CS Travel & Tours, depart from Tanah Rata Bus Terminal station.
Tanah Rata to Penang bus services, operated by CS Travel & Tours, arrive at Sungai Nibong Bus Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tanah Rata to Penang is 242 km. It takes approximately 3h 5m to drive from Tanah Rata to Penang.
There are 2541+ hotels available in Penang.
What companies run services between Tanah Rata, Malaysia and Penang, 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.
- 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
- +60 12-510 9722
- cstravel2009@gmail.com
- Website
- cstravelandtours.com
Bus from Tanah Rata Bus Terminal to Sungai Nibong Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 35–50
- Schedules at
- cstravelandtours.com
Bus from Cameron Highlands to Penang Sentral
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 30–50
- Book at
- cstravelandtours.com
- Phone
- 011 1866 8811
- unititiexpress@gmail.com
- Website
- unititi.com.my
Bus from Tanah Rata Bus Terminal to Sungai Nibong Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- RM 35–50
- Website
- https://www.unititi.com.my/
Bus from Cameron Highlands to Penang Sentral
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- 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 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 30m
- 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
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