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How to get from Cameron Highlands to Kuala Lumpur
Kuala Lumpur (KL) is the busy capital of Malaysia, a city of skyscrapers and Asian-European architecture. Here is a concrete jungle perfect for shopping and food-tripping. Whatever your budget, you can always find something to enjoy.
A tip on the cities famous skyscrapers: the Petronas Towers are best viewed from the ground at night, while the Kuala Lumpur Tower offers the best city views from its observatory.
Visiting the vibrant steps at Batu caves is an afternoon well spent. The 30-minute out from the city centre is most definitely worth it.
4 ways to get from Cameron Highlands to Kuala Lumpur
You have 3 options when travelling the 200 km journey from Cameron Highlands to Kuala Lumpur. You can take the bus for 47 MYR ($10.00), the train for 96 MYR ($21.00), or a taxi for 600 MYR ($130.00). Travel time is 4 to 5.5 hours.
The bus is a direct and cheap transfer, with fares from 47 MYR ($10.00). The bus journey takes about 4.5 hours and is also the option we recommend when getting from Cameron Highlands to Kuala Lumpur.
With the train, you can only take it from either Ipoh or Tapah Road. Ipoh is the more interesting stopover, but the Tapah Road route is cheaper. Combined train fares from Cameron Highlands to Kuala Lumpur start from 74 MYR ($16.00).
The taxi is the fastest and priciest option, but a good choice if you prefer a private transfer. Taxi rates from Cameron Highlands to Kuala Lumpur start from 600 MYR ($130.00) and the journey takes around 4 hours.
Cameron Highlands to Kuala Lumpur by Bus
Buses operating from Cameron Highlands to Kuala Lumpur depart from Tanah Rata Bus Terminal almost every hour from 08:30 to 17:30.
You can choose from at least 3 companies:
- Perak Transit: Arrives at Kuala Lumpur Bus Terminal (TBS)
- Unititi Express: Parks at either TBS or KL Sentral
- CS Travel: Can take you all the way to Kuala Lumpur Airport
Although tickets are easily available at the bus terminal, we highly suggest booking them beforehand if you’re travelling during the high season. All three buses from Cameron Highlands to Kuala Lumpur are available to book online with these schedules:
Bus schedules from Cameron Highlands to Kuala Lumpur
BookAway and 12go.Asia are both trusted booking platforms in the region. We recommend BookAway as they don’t add a booking fee and have very good customer service. Ticket prices start from 47 MYR ($10.00) when you book online.
Cameron Highlands to Kuala Lumpur by Train
If you prefer to travel by train from Cameron Highlands to Kuala Lumpur, you can hop on one from either Ipoh or Tapah Road.
Since there are direct buses available, we don’t really see the point of dividing your journey with a train ride – unless you really love trains or are planning to explore either Ipoh or Tapah.
If you’re really keen on taking the train from Cameron Highlands to Kuala Lumpur, check out our detailed guide below to know which route is the best for you!
Cameron Highlands to Kuala Lumpur by Train via Ipoh
Ipoh, located 90 km west of Cameron Highlands, is the more popular gateway to Hill Station. If you’re looking for an interesting stopover on your journey from Cameron Highlands to Kuala Lumpur, you’ll find here Buddhist temples, limestone caves, castle ruins, and so much more!
Step 1: Cameron Highlands to Ipoh by Bus
From Tanah Rata Bus Terminal, there are buses departing for Ipoh from 08:00-18:30 daily. You can buy your tickets at the local office desk, but you can also book them online via BookAway. Since this is a very busy route, we suggest buying tickets in advance.
The bus journey to Amanjaya Terminal in Ipoh takes a little less than 3 hours and you can get a ticket from 30 MYR ($6.50).
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Although you will have reached Ipoh, the railway station is actually still some 10 km away from the bus terminal. You can take a taxi for 15 mins or a bus for 50 mins. Fares start from 30 MYR ($6.50) and 4 MYR ($0.90), respectively.
Step 2: Ipoh to Kuala Lumpur by Train
Prices for a ticket from Ipoh to Kuala Lumpur start from 36 MYR ($7.50), depending on which train you take. Trains depart every 30 mins to 1 hr from 05:00 to 20:15. Travel time is 2.5-3 hrs.
Make sure to check the KTM website at least a day before your trip for the latest schedules. You can also book your train ticket in advance through the link below.
Cameron Highlands to Kuala Lumpur by Train via Tapah Road
Located 70 km south of Cameron Highlands is the quiet town of Tapah. It used to be the more common stopover when travelling by train from Cameron Highlands to Kuala Lumpur, but it has since been overshadowed by Ipoh.
If you’re looking for a cheaper way to travel by train though, this route may be the better choice for you!
Step 1: Cameron Highlands to Tapah Road by Bus
Regal Bus operates several daily trips from Tanah Rata Bus Terminal in Cameron Highlands to Tapah Bus Terminal. A ticket costs around 15 MYR ($3.30) and travel time is a little over 1.5 hours.
You can already see the bus schedules below, but we highly recommend that you double-check these with your hotel or the bus station to avoid any hassle.
Bus schedule from Cameron Highlands to Tapah Road
Tapah Road Train Station is located 10 km west of Tapah Bus Terminal. You can reach it via a 20-minute taxi with rates from 29 MYR ($6.00).
Step 2: Tapah Road to Kuala Lumpur by Train
There are 12 trains that operate from Tapah Road to Kuala Lumpur’s KL Sentral daily. These depart almost every hour from 05:47 to 21:04.
Rates start from 29 MYR ($6.00) for the 2-hour journey. You can check the latest schedules and book your ticket online through the KTM website.
Cameron Highlands to Kuala Lumpur by Taxi
Travelling with a small group? You can book a taxi online with BookAway for 2 to 7 people. Rates from Cameron Highlands to Kuala Lumpur start from 600 MYR ($130.00) for a car and 643 MYR ($140.00) for a minivan.
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