Buses from and to Cameron Highlands
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Penang

Penang is the name of an island in the Straits of Malacca, and also of one of the states of Malaysia, located on the north-west coast of peninsular Malaysia. Penang is the second smallest state in Malaysia after Perlis, and the eighth most populous. A resident of Penang is colloquially known as a Penangite. The city Georgetown is the 2nd biggest city in Malaysia and traveller′s hub.

Tioman

Largest island of Malaysias east coast. It’s located 32km off the coast and is some 20km long and 12km wide and the highest peak is Gunung Kajang with 1038m. In the 70ies TIME magazine selected Tioman as one the world’s most beautiful islands but lost some flair in recent years due to do development. The island has eight main villages, many beaches and is densely forested and is surrounded by numerous coral reefs, making it a scuba diving haven.

Sign at Buddhist Temple in Penang

Buses from and to Cameron Highlands

There are 2 bus companies bringing travellers to and from Cameron Highlands, Penang and Kuala Lumpur. From Cameron Highlands, you also have the option to travel to Taman Negara and Pulau Perhentian via mini bus.

For up-to-date information please call Cameron Tourist Information & Service Centre: 05-491 1452/ 1755

Cameron Tourist Information & Service Centre, Jalan Besar, Tanah Rata


Unititi Express

Cameron Highlands (Tanah Rata) - Kuala Lumpur
(departure and tickets from tourist bureau)
8.45am - Super VIP - RM35 (Puduraya) / RM38 (KL Central)
1.45pm - Super VIP - RM35 (Puduraya) / RM38 (KL Central)

Kuala Lumpur - Cameron Highlands (Tanah Rata)
(departure from Puduraya, ticket counter:55)
8.30 or 9.00am - Super VIP - RM35
1.00pm - Super VIP - RM35

Cameron Highlands (Tanah Rata) - Penang
8.00am - VIP - RM32

Main Bus Terminal on Jalan Besar, Tanah Rata


Kurnia Bistari Express

Cameron Highlands (Tanah Rata, Main Bus Terminal) - Kuala Lumpur (Puduraya)
8.00am - VIP - RM28
10.30am - Old normal bus - RM22.50
1.00pm - VIP - RM28.50
4.30pm - Old normal bus - RM22.50

Kuala Lumpur (Puduraya) - Cameron Highlands (Tanah Rata, Main Bus Terminal)
9.00am 10.30am 12.30pm, 1.30pm, 3.30pm

Cameron Highlands - Penang
8.00am - VIP - RM33
2.30pm - Old normal bus - RM30
4.30pm - Old normal bus - RM30

The 2.30pm & 4.30pm bus doesn't always run, so please check on availability.

Mini Bus to Taman Negara
Drop off: Kuala Tahan Village / opposite Park H.Q.
Departure: 10.15am (arrival 6pm)
Price: RM85

Mini Bus to Pulau Perhentian
Departure: 10.15am
Arrival at Kuala Besut pier at 4.30pm, then fast boat to the islands
Price: RM60 to the pier (boat ticket not included)

You can inquire about the mini bus tickets and availabilities at the tourist bureau or your guesthouse.

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Information as of July 2009


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