Penang to Tanah Rata

Penang to Tanah Rata

Penang
Tanah Rata
Sun, Aug 9
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Penang to Tanah Rata Destination Reviews

JV
Judith V
Chrcking inn was easy and safe. Bus station clean. Bus was very clean, good drivers and comfortabele chairs with good leg space for tall people.
Penang to Tanah Rata, Bus Express, Unititi Express, Jul 28, 2026
PR
Patricia R
The bus was almost an hour late!!
Penang to Tanah Rata, Bus Express, Unititi Express, Jul 11, 2026
JR
Job R
No food or drink allowed on 6.5+ hour journey; which was only supposed to be 4.5 hours.
Penang to Tanah Rata, Bus Express, CS Travel, Jul 4, 2026
LP
Luca P
Late departure and late arrival. Trip scheduled for 4.30h, left from Penang 45 minutes late and it took 7h to reach Tanah Rata.
Penang to Tanah Rata, Bus Executive, CS Travel, Jun 9, 2026
JH
James H
Bus was quite late, wasn't a 1 and 2 seat formation like on the picture, it was a 2 and 2
Penang to Tanah Rata, Bus Executive, CS Travel, Jan 25, 2026
MB
Max B
It took 3 hours longer than what it says
Penang to Tanah Rata, Bus Executive, CS Travel, Dec 29, 2025
L
Linda
The bus was 4 hours delayed.
Penang to Tanah Rata, Bus Executive, CS Travel, Dec 28, 2025
SM
Stefanie M
We did Penang - Tanah Rata. The bus was slightly delayed but everything was clearly labelled on big screens. The terminal is a huge hub with toilets, restaurants, exchange office and ticket counters. We had to show our online ticket at the ticket counter and got a paper ticket to scan and board. A staff member announced the next buses in the waiting area. The bus wad comfy, not too cold, with USB ports and good wifi on board. We had one short toilet stop but only because someone asked for it. We arrived on time.
Penang to Tanah Rata, Bus Executive, Unititi Express, Dec 20, 2025
SL
Sigrid L
We had a 5-hour delay. Little up-to-date information was provided.
Penang to Tanah Rata, Bus Executive, CS Travel, Sep 14, 2025
AD
Alvaro D
The bus was not the same of the picture, there were two rows with two seats, but the pic shown one row with 1 seat and the other one with two seats, which means narrower seats than we expected. On the other hand, there were several seats without seat belt. Furthermore, the bus was delayed, they changed the platform without notification and finally they called us and we has to run. Despite of all this, the driver was so kind and the seats were not uncomfortable.
Penang to Tanah Rata, Bus Executive, CS Travel, Aug 16, 2025
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Penang to Tanah Rata Schedule

TypeOperatorClassDeparture TimeArrival TimePriceRating
Taxi
Daytrip private transfer with English speaking driver
Standard 3pax
Any time
+3h 36m
$150.00
Taxi
Daytrip private transfer with English speaking driver
Minivan 7pax
Any time
+3h 36m
$250.00
Taxi
Daytrip private transfer with English speaking driver
Minivan 4pax
Any time
+3h 36m
$250.00
Bus
Unititi Express
Executive VIP
08:00
13:00
$10.00
  4.6
Bus
Unititi Express
Executive
08:00
12:37
$10.99
Bus
Unititi Express
Super VIP
08:30
13:30
$12.21
Bus
Unititi Express
Super VIP
08:30
13:00
$12.21
Bus
Unititi Express
Executive VIP
09:00
14:00
$10.00
  4.7
Bus
Unititi Express
Normal
12:45
17:45
$11.72
Bus
Unititi Express
Executive
13:00
18:00
$8.89
  4.8
Bus
CS Travel
Executive
13:00
17:34
$8.70
  4.2
Bus
Unititi Express
Executive
13:15
18:15
$8.89
  4.8
Bus
CS Travel
Executive
14:30
19:04
$8.70
  4.2
Bus
Unititi Express
Executive
15:15
20:15
$8.45
  4.8
Bus
Unititi Express
Executive VIP
15:15
20:15
$8.89
  5.0
Bus
Unititi Express
Executive
15:30
20:30
$8.89
  4.8
Bus
Unititi Express
Executive VIP
15:30
20:30
$8.89
  5.0
Bus
CS Travel
Executive
15:30
20:04
$8.70
  4.2

How to get from Penang to Tanah Rata

Travelling between Penang and Tanah Rata is possible by Bus and taxi. Taxi guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Taxi is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 322.41 if you go by taxi; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a bus which will set you back mere USD 9.77.

How long does it take to get from Penang to Tanah Rata?

It can take you anywhere between 1 and 5 hours to travel between Penang and Tanah Rata depending on the means of transport you choose.

Taxi is the fastest way to travel between Penang and Tanah Rata. Taxi will bring you to your destination in 30m. Taxi does a much slower job and take about 5h to reach Tanah Rata.

How much does it cost to get from Penang to Tanah Rata?

Travelling between Penang and Tanah Rata can be as cheap as USD 9.77 if you opt for a Unititi Express bus and as expensive as USD 322.41 if you buy a DTY Holidays taxi ticket.

Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.

How many trips per day are there between Penang and Tanah Rata ?

  • 10 from Penang to Tanah Rata starting from 08:30 Terminal Bus Sungai Nibong until 15:00 Terminal Bus Sungai Nibong
  • 41 from Penang to Tanah Rata starting from 00:00 Penang International Airport until 00:00 Penang International Airport

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Penang to Tanah Rata.

What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?

Bus

Travelling from Penang to Tanah Rata overland will inevitably take longer but in many cases it is the cheapest option if you opt for a bus.

Things to remember: For a more comfortable ride opt for a higher-class bus wherever possible. These buses usually have soft reclining seats and are equipped with air-conditioning and on-board toilets.

They often include water, snacks or a light lunch into your ticket price and make bathroom stops en-route.

Companies operating bus routes between Penang and Tanah Rata

CS Travel, Unititi Express

Taxi

Some travellers consider taxi to be the most convenient form of overland transport thanks to flexible departure times, a possibility to choose the size of the car you need, and a hassle-free door-to-door service.

Things to remember: If you are planning to make detours during your trip, discuss it with your driver or service provider in advance as it may affect the price.

Companies offering charters between Penang and Tanah Rata

Daytrip private transfer with English speaking driver, DTY Holidays, FQD Travel, Sin Pen Travel, THS Transportation, Unititi Express

What is the most popular transport to get from Penang to Tanah Rata?

There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Bus remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

  • 83% opted for a bus
  • 17% bought a taxi ride

Transportation from Penang to Tanah Rata

Facts about the transport from Penang to Tanah Rata

Cheapest Transport$10
Fastest Transport30m
Earliest Departure8:30 AM
Latest Departure3:00 PM
Departures per day51
Distance25 kilometers
Transport CompaniesCS Travel, Daytrip private transfer with English speaking driver, DTY Holidays, FQD Travel, Sin Pen Travel, THS Transportation, Unititi Express