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How to get fromPadang Besar to Tanah Rataby train, taxi, bus, car, plane, or tram

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

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  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Padang Besar to Kampartrain train Ets
    2. Take the taxi from Kampar to Tanah Ratataxi taxi
    4h 43m
    RM 182–264

  2. Tram, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the tram from Padang Besar to Butterworthtram tram Padang Besar Line
    2. Take the bus from Penang Sentral to Cameron Highlandsbus bus Penang / ...
    7h 42m
    RM 42–88

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Padang Besar to Butterworthtrain train Padang Besar
    2. Take the bus from Penang Sentral to Cameron Highlandsbus bus Penang / ...
    7h 36m
    RM 77–112

  4. Drive  392.3 km

    1. Drive from Padang Besar to Tanah Ratacar car 392.3 km
    4h 51m
    RM 209–302

  5. Train, fly, taxi

    1. Take the train from Padang Besar to Anak Bukittrain train
    2. Fly from Alor Setar (AOR) to Ipoh (IPH)plane plane AOR - IPH
    3. Take the taxi from Ipoh-Airport-IPH to Tanah Ratataxi taxi
    15h 30m
    RM 652–1,975

Alor Setar (AOR) to Ipoh (IPH) flights

Calendar10Weekly Planes
Duration17h 27mAverage Duration
TicketRM 442Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 432.4 km
  • Duration: 4h 43m

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

There is no direct connection from Padang Besar to Tanah Rata. However, you can drive to Padang Besar, take the train to Kampar, then take the taxi to Tanah Rata. Alternatively, you can take a train from Padang Besar to Cameron Highlands via Butterworth and Penang Sentral in around 7h 36m.

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