1. Bus to Cameron Highlands
2. Taxi to Cameron Highlands
3. Train+Bus to Cam.Highlands
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From Kuala Lumpur to Cameron Highlands you can travel by bus, taxi.
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- The distance between Kuala Lumpur and the enchanting Cameron Highlands in Malaysia spans approximately 210 kilometers. Travelers have the option to travel by tourist bus or private taxi/car to reach this breathtaking recreational area. While theoretically, travelers can opt for a train journey from Kuala Lumpur to Ipoh and then proceed to Cameron Highlands via bus or taxi, the most economical and comfortable choice for tourists is bus travel. Bus tickets are affordably priced at approximately $11-13 per person, with a travel time of around 5 hours. Alternatively, travelers can opt for private taxi services, including vehicles or minivans accommodating 9-16 passengers, with a travel time of approximately 3 hours and prices ranging from $125-240/car.
- Since there are no direct train connections or flights from Kuala Lumpur to Cameron Highlands, bus or taxi travel remains the primary mode of transportation. The closest airport to Cameron Highlands is located in Ipoh (Sultan Azlan Shah Airport) and the closest railway station is also in Ipoh, approximately 90 kilometers away by road. Opting for bus travel is the best and most cost-effective transfer option to Cameron Highlands. Secure your bus tickets or private taxi/car conveniently online and embark on a memorable journey from Kuala Lumpur to Cameron Highlands. From Kuala Lumpur, travelers can also venture to Genting Highlands.
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- The sprawling Cameron Highlands beckon with its plethora of trails, offering ideal conditions for hiking enthusiasts. Visitors are treated to mesmerizing waterfalls, scenic mountains, and vibrant gardens adorned with roses. Discovered by William Cameron in 1885, the area is predominantly inhabited by locals engaged in farming, particularly extensive tea plantations, rose cultivation, and fruit farming. Today, Cameron Highlands stands as Malaysia’s premier tea supplier and a favored destination for weekend getaways and short vacations.
- The area boasts various accommodation options ranging from hotels to guesthouses. Travelers have three options to travel to Cameron Highlands from Kuala Lumpur: via tourist bus, train+bus, or private taxi/car. Due to the absence of a commercial airport, air travel is not an option for reaching Cameron Highlands. However, travelers can access bus services for onward journeys from Cameron Highlands to destinations such as Penang.
| Transfer Mode – Kuala Lumpur to Cameron Highlands: | Travel Time | Cost Range |
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| Bus | 5 hours | $11-13/pp |
| Train + Bus | 6 hours | $10-12/pp |
| Private Car/Taxi with a driver | 3 hours | $125-240/car |
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How to get from Kuala Lumpur to Cameron Highlands?
1. BUS from Kuala Lumpur to Cameron Highlands
The most popular and cheap way to travel from Kuala Lumpur to Cameron Highlands in Malaysia is by bus. Since there is no railway leading to Cameron Highlands, most ordinary travelers will use the bus transfer. On this route, there are buses from companies such as Unititi Express, CS Travel, Perak Transirt Ekspres or Pahan Lin Siong Motor, which will offer you modern buses with seats.
Most companies will offer you hassle-free and comfortable transportation to Cameron Highlands. Most of these buses depart from the large and busy TBS Kuala Lumpur station (Terminal Bersepadu Selatan) and arrive at Tanah Rata Bus Terminal (Pahang). This terminus is in the center of the city, so you will have everything within easy reach right away.
It is Tanah Rata that serves as such a base for tourists, there are shops, restaurants and also various accommodation options. The bus transfer to Cameron Highlands from Kuala Lumpur takes about 4-5 hours, but this time may vary slightly, buses may also be late. Bus transportation from Kuala Lumpur to Cameron Highlands – Tanah Rata will cost you in the range of $11-13/pp, usually these prices are plus or minus the same throughout the year.
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Bus tickets to Cameron Highlands – Tanah Rata from KL can be easily searched and purchased online in advance. When booking bus tickets to Tanah Rata, always also read all transfer instructions and conditions and follow the instructions of the bus companies. It is usually recommended to print the bus ticket.
It is advisable to arrive at TBS Kuala Lumpur station at least 60 minutes before the bus departs. The bus transfer is suitable for most regular solo travelers heading to Cameron Highlands. The advantage is also the transport directly to Tanah Rata, where you can immediately settle in and go exploring the area.
2. TAXI / CAR from Kuala Lumpur to Cameron Highlands
The fastest and most convenient transfer option to Cameron Highlands from Kuala Lumpur is by private car/taxi with driver. However, this option is also one of the most expensive transfer options. On this route to and from Cameron Highlands, Asian Overland Services and Datrip will offer you their private chauffeured cars.
These companies are among the well-known private transfer operators in Malaysia and also offer other popular tourist routes. Transfer by private car with driver from Kuala Lumpur to Cameron Highlands takes about 3 hours, but this time may vary a little.
You can choose your departure point in Kuala Lumpur, for example, you can leave directly from the hotel where you will be staying and the arrival point in Cameron Highlands, so the time is based on your travel route. Transport by private car from Kuala Lumpur to Cameron Highlands costs between $125-240/car, depending on the type of car.
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Smaller cars offered are usually cheaper than larger SUVs or multi-passenger minivans. You can also calculate the price of a private car fare per passenger. You can search, view and book your private car to Cameron Highlands / Tanah Rata online ahead of time.
When booking a car, always also read all transfer information and instructions and follow the company’s instructions to avoid any misunderstandings. Transportation by private car with a driver is not a suitable option for solo low-cost travelers due to the higher price for the transfer. However, if you are traveling in a group of travelers, it is advisable to reserve the entire minivan for more people.
3. TRAIN + BUS from Kuala Lumpur to Cameron Highlands
The last option to get to Cameron Highlands from Kuala Lumpur is by KTM Berhad train and bus via Ipoh town. There is no direct railway to Cameron Highlands, so if you would like to use a train transfer, it is best to go to the city of Ipoh. From this city you can then use the bus transfer to Cameron Highlands / Tanah Rata.
However, this option takes a bit longer than the bus transfer itself, as it involves changing to a bus in Ipoh. The travel time may therefore be extended, depending on how long you wait for the bus connection in Ipoh. From Kuala Lumpur to Ipoh you can use KTM Berhad trains with seats and the journey time is about 2.5-3 hours.
Trains depart from Kuala Lumpur Sentral and arrive at Ipoh Railway Station, see Malaysia Railway Map. Train tickets to Ipoh from Kuala Lumpur cost between $7-10/pp, these prices are mostly the same throughout the year. You can search and buy tickets to Ipoh online in advance.
In the second step, you will then use the bus transfer from Ipoh to Tanah Rata, which takes up to 3 hours. On this route, which is approximately 100 km long, you can use buses from Cs Travel or Unititi Express, or other local ones. Bus tickets from Ipoh to Tanah Rata cost around $6-8/pp and can be easily searched and purchased online in advance.
Buses usually depart from AmanJaya Bus Terminal and arrive again at Tanah Rata Bus Terminal in the city centre. Another option is to use a private car with a driver, but this is a more expensive option and costs approximately $80-120/pp, depending on the type of car. Again, you can book such a car to Cameron Highlands online.
❓ FAQ – Travel from Kuala Lumpur to Cameron Highlands:
1. How to book tickets from Kuala Lumpur to Cameron Highlands?
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- You can book tickets from Kuala Lumpur to Cameron Highlands on 12go.asia ➜ or Baolau ➜.
- You can search another route, e.g. Kuala Lumpur > Ipoh, Penang > Cameron Highlands…
2. What is the travel time from Kuala Lumpur to Cameron Highlands?
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- Travel by tourist bus from Kuala Lumpur to Cameron Highlands takes about 5 hours.
- Travel by train + bus from Kuala Lumpur to Cameron Highlands takes about 6 hours.
- Travel by taxi from Kuala Lumpur to Cameron Highlands takes about 3 hours.
3. How much does it cost to get from Kuala Lumpur to Cameron Highlands?
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- Travel by tourist bus from Kuala Lumpur to Cameron Highlands costs about $11-13/pp.
- Travel by train + bus from Kuala Lumpur to Cameron Highlands via Ipoh costs about $12-14/pp.
- Travel by taxi from Kuala Lumpur to Cameron Highlands takes about $125-240/car.
4. What is the travel distance from Kuala Lumpur to Cameron Highlands?
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- Travel distance from Kuala Lumpur to Cameron Highlands is about 200 km by train+bus/bus/taxi.
5. Is there a flight from Kuala Lumpur to Cameron Highlands?
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- No, there is no flight because there is no airport in Cameron Highlands. The only way how to get to Cameron Highlands is to travel by land – bus, train+bus or private taxi.
6. What is the closest railway station to Cameron Highlands?
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- There is no railway station in Cameron Highlands, the closest railway station is in Tapah (Tapah Road – Perak). It is about 60 km from Tapah Railway Station to Cameron Highlands. If you want to travel by train, it is better to take a train to Ipoh and from this city you can travel by bus to Cameron Highlands.
7. What is the closest airport to Cameron Highlands?
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- The closest domestic airport to C.Highlands is in Ipoh – Sultan Azlan Shah Airport, travel distance from Cameron Highlands to Ipoh is about 90 km by road.
8. Where to travel from Cameron Highlands?
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- From Cameron Highlands you can travel by bus to Butterworth and Penang. Travel by bus from Cameron Highlands to Penang takes about 4 hours and bus tickets cost about $9/pp.
9. How to move in Cameron Highlands?
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- The best option is to rent a motorbike, ask for motorbike at your hotel. Teoretically you can also use private taxi.
10. How to get from Cameron Highlands to Kuala Lumpur?
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- There are tourist buses or taxi from Cameron Highlands to Kuala Lumpur, so you will be traveling the same way how you arrived to Cameron Highlands. You can book bus tickets from Cameron Highlands to KL on 12go.asia and Baolau.
11. Where and how you can also travel from Kuala Lumpur?
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- Kuala Lumpur is the largest transport hub in Malaysia, from here you can travel almost anywhere, e.g. by bus, train or plane. From there you can also go to, for example, Singapore, before you arrive to Singapore, you can visit Malacca, or you can travel to the popular touristic island of Penang. All these routes are very popular in Malaysia.
12. How to travel in Malaysia?
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- In Malaysia you can use tourist buses, KTM train, domestic flights, private taxi and there are also various ferries and speedboats to the nearby islands like Langkawi, Tioman, Perhentian or Redang… The most popular and also low-cost option is to travel by tourist bus. Read this article: Transportation in Malaysia.
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🚍 Bus Schedule / Timetable – Kuala Lumpur to Cameron Highlands + Bus Tickets:
Bus - Kuala Lumpur to Cameron Highlands | Departs in Kuala Lumpur | Arrival in Cameron Highlands |
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Unititi Express | 08:30 | 12:45 |
Unititi Express | 10:00 | 14:15 |
Unititi Express | 12:00 | 16:15 |
Unititi Express | 13:30 | 17:45 |
Unititi Express | 16:00 | 12:15 |
CS Travel | 08:15 | 12:45 |
CS Travel | 10:00 | 14:30 |
CS Travel | 11:00 | 15:30 |
CS Travel | 12:00 | 16:30 |
CS Travel | 13:30 | 18:00 |
CS Travel | 17:00 | 21:30 |
🚍 Bus Schedule / Timetable – Cameron Highlands to Kuala Lumpur + Bus Tickets:
Bus - Cameron Highlands to Kuala Lumpur | Departs in Cameron Highlands | Arrival in Kuala Lumpur |
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Unititi Express | 08:30 | 13:17 |
Unititi Express | 10:45 | 15:32 |
Unititi Express | 13:30 | 18:17 |
Unititi Express | 14:45 | 19:32 |
Unititi Express | 16:45 | 21:32 |
CS Travel | 08:30 | 13:00 |
CS Travel | 11:00 | 15:30 |
CS Travel | 13:30 | 18:00 |
CS Travel | 15:00 | 19:30 |
CS Travel | 16:30 | 21:00 |
CS Travel | 17:30 | 22:00 |