How To Get To Cameron Highlands From Ipoh
Cameron Highlands is a highly popular destination for local and foreign travelers in Malaysia. Many locals choose to start the journey from Ipoh so that they can enjoy the food.
If that sounds like something you’re interested in, keep on reading.
We’ll share all the ways you can travel from Ipoh to Cameron Highlands – including budget options for smaller travel groups.
Driving
If you have your own car and reasonable driving experience in Malaysia, you can attempt the drive up to Cameron Highlands.
We do have some tips for you:
- Go as early as possible (reaching the highlands around lunch time will mean having to go through traffic congestion)
- Check the air pressure in your tires and refuel before starting the journey
- Consult a navigation app before starting your journey. This is one way to avoid getting stuck because of a traffic accidents or fallen tree
- Avoid going to Cameron Highlands in the rainy season (see our post on the best time to visit Cameron Highlands for more details); landslides do occur
- Choose the newer route (Tapah toll) over the older, more windy route if you get carsick
- Rate: Under RM80 for a small passenger car
- Duration: Minimum 1.5 hours if there is no traffic
Taking The Bus
This is not going to be the most comfortable or most convenient transportation option out of this list, but it is the cheapest.
Buses depart from Amanjaya Bus Station in Meru, Ipoh. Which is itself a 20-minute drive away from Ipoh Old Town (a great point of interest for tourists in Ipoh).
There are regular services a few times a day, every day of the week. The buses, though, aren’t always in the best maintained condition. Nor are they known for their punctuality.
You might get unlucky and suffer through an engine breakdown midway through the journey. Or the air-conditioning is faulty.
- Rate: RM20 to RM25 per pax
- Duration: At least 2 hours
Hiring A Taxi Service Or Taking A Grab Car
If you’re starting your journey from the airport, train station or Amanjaya Bus Station in Ipoh, Grab drivers and taxi cabs are usually waiting outside.
With some negotiating, it is possible to find a driver that is willing to take you to Cameron Highlands from Ipoh.
Alternatively, you can check with your accommodation in Ipoh if they can recommend and book a taxi driver for you.
- Rate: ~RM300 one-way
- Duration: Minimum 1.5 hours if there is no traffic
Booking A Private Tour
For larger groups and full convenience (and minimum stress), consider booking our private tours from Ipoh to Cameron Highlands.
- Direct pick-up from anywhere in Ipoh
- We can drop you off back in Ipoh or at your hotel in Cameron Highlands
- Customizable and flexible itineraries (typically from 8:30am to 6pm) with no restriction on the number of places you can visit
- Experienced local drivers and guides
- Comfortable and suitable-sized vehicles
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Conclusion
The most important thing to consider for your journey from Ipoh to Cameron Highlands, if not price, is timing. Because Cameron Highlands is a favorite destination for many locals too.
Convenience is a major factor too if you don’t want to spend your time worrying about logistics throughout the day.
A private day trip can save you a lot of stress in this regard. And it is also a great way to optimize how you spend your time in Cameron Highlands since you will have local insight to guide you!
