How to get to Cameron Highlands
BY CAR
Cameron Highlands is about 60 kilometres form Tapah, a town on the Kuala Lumpur - Ipoh Highway accessible by road and rail. From Tapah, the two way road winds its way up through fascinating jungle scenery. The ascent is gradual with only the drop in temperature to indicate how high you are. The flora of the tropics undergo a subtle and pleasant change with tumbling waterfalls, gurgling mountain streams, giant tropical trees rising majestically towards the sky, bamboo forest and hillside villages belonging to the Semai, members of the Semoi group of "Orang Asli". The drive up will take about one and the half hours to Tanah Rata.
New Simpang Pulai Highway There is a new route to Cameron Highlands and that is the new Simpang Pulai highway. This route is less winding but please be aware that there are a few sharp bends at some stretches. If you are heading from Kuala Lumpur , skip the Tapah toll exit and proceed to Simpang Pulai exit, which is about 90KM from Tapah exit. From Simpang Pulai, follow some signboards which will guide you to the new Simpang Pulai highway.
TRAIN SCHEDULE (Service To / From TAPAH ROAD STATION)
Please check with local agent for schedule of daily Express train (North and Southbound.)
BY COACH
Coach travel is one of the most convenient and economical way to come to Cameron Highlands. A number of companies provide regular, efficient express and tourist coach service to and from Kuala Lumpur, Penang and Singapore with a choice of day or night departures on some routes. All coaches are air-conditioned and most have adjustable seats and audio and video systems for on-board entertainment. Stops are made during the journey for passengers to have their meals or light refreshments.
BY TAXI / BUS TRANSFER FROM TAPAH
Taxi/Bus service are available from both Tapah town and Tapah Road Station (for those arriving by train) at reasonable rates.
TRANSPORTATION(last updated 21 September 2007)
Long Distance Express Bus Kurnia bistari Sdn. Bhd. Main Road, Tanah Rata Bus Station, 39000 Tanah Rate
Tel:605-4911212
| Coach |
From |
To |
Fares |
Time |
| Kurnia Bistari Express |
Kuala Lumpur
(Counter 87, Puduraya 0163033330) |
Cameron Highlands
(05-4911212) |
Economy
RM18.00(adult)
RM10.00(child)
(4 hours)
VIP
RM23.00
(adult & Child) |
Daily
8.30am(vip)
9.30am(vip)
10.30am
12.30pm(vip)
1.30pm(vip)
3.30pm |
| Kurnia Bistari Express |
Cameron Highlands
(05-4911212) |
Kuala Lumpur
(Counter 87, Puduraya 0163033330) |
Economy
RM18.00(adult)
RM10.00(child)
(4 hours)
VIP
RM23.00
(adult & Child)
|
Daily
8.00am(vip)
9.00am(vip)
10.30am
1.00pm(vip)
2.30pm(vip)
4.30pm |
| Damai Express (26 seater coach) |
Cameron Highlands(Tanah Rata) |
Counter 8 & 9 pasarakyat, Jalan Imbi, Kuala Lumpur (03-2145 9077) |
RM30.00 (4+ hours) |
Daily
8.00 am
1.30 pm |
| Damai Express (26 seater coach) |
Counter 8 & 9 pasarakyat, Jalan Imbi, Kuala Lumpur (03-2145 9077) |
Cameron Highlands(Tanah Rata) |
RM25.00 (4+ hours) |
Daily
8.00 am
1.30 pm |
| Express |
Ipoh Bus Station (Old Town) |
Cameron Highlands(Tanah Rata) |
RM7.90 (3 hours) |
8.00 am 11.00 am 3.00 pm 6.00 pm |
| Express |
Cameron Highlands(Tanah Rata) |
Ipoh Bus Station (Old Town) |
RM7.90 (3 hours) |
8.00 am 11.00 am 3.00 pm 6.00 pm |
| Express |
Penang (Perangin Mall) |
Cameron Highlands(Tanah Rata) |
RM23.00 (5 hours) |
8.00 am
9.00 am
2.00 pm |
ONE-WAY TAXI JOURNEY(from Cameron Highlands) Tel: 605-4912355 (Cameron Highlands)
Minimum 4 person is required in order to book a taxi.
Please call Taxi Cameron
Highland for latest pricing(605-4912355)
| Tapah |
RM32.0(RM90 per taxi) |
| Lumut | RM120.00 | | Ipoh |
RM60.00(RM90 per taxi) |
| Taiping | RM100.00 | | Butterworth | RM150.00 | | Penang | RM180.00 | | Kuala Kedah | RM225.00 | | Kuala Lumpur | RM128.00 | | Sultan Aziz Shah Airport | RM130.00 | | Kuantan | RM260.00 | | Melaka | RM190.00 | | Johor Bahru | RM300.00 |
BY RAIL
Kuala Lumpur - Tapah Road Departure: 7.40 am Arrival: 9.50 am (Ekspress Sinaran Pagi) Departure:1.45 pm Arrival: 3.55 pm (Ekspress Rakyat) Departure: 8.45 pm Arrival: 11.14 pm (Ekspress Langkawi) Departure: 10.00 pm Arrival : 12.49 am (Ekspress Senandung Malam) | Tapah Road - Kuala Lumpur Departure: 11.46 am Arrival: 2.00 pm (Ekspress Rakyat) Departure: 5.33 pm Arrival : 7.55 pm (Ekspress Rakyat) Departure: 2.02 am Arrival: 5.10 am (Ekspress Langkawi) Departure: 3.07 am Arrival: 6.15 am (Ekspress Senandung Malam) | Butterworth - Tapah Road Departure: 8.00 am Arrival : 11.46 am (Ekspress Rakyat) Departure: 2.00 pm Arrival : 5.37pm (Ekspress Sinaran Petang) Departure: 10.00 pm Arrival: 3.07am (ekspress Senandung Malam) | Tapah Road - Butterworth Departure: 9.50 am Arrival: 1.40 pm (Ekspress Sinaran Pagi) Departure: 3.55 pm Arrival: 7.53 pm (Ekspress Sinaran Petang) Departure 11.14 pm Arrival:(in Bukit Mertajam) 3.51 am (Ekspress Langkawi) Departure: 12.49 am Arrival: 6.10 am (Ekspress Senandung Malam) | Alor Setar - Tapah Road Departure: 8.00 pm Arrival: 2.02 am (Ekspress Langkawi) | Tapah Road - Alor Setar Departure: 11.14pm Arrival: 5.16 am (Ekspress Langkawi) |
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