Where is Kuala Tahan ?

Where is Kuala Tahan and how to get there?

Located in Jerantut, Pahang, Kuala Tahan is the first gate away to Taman Negara. It’s about 238km from Kuala Lumpur and 580km from Singapore. You can get their by land transfer services via road system or by land transfer and partially by river (from Kuala Tembelig Jetty to Kuala Tahan).

Option 1 – By Train

Departure: Johor Bahru or any stations in Johor or Gemas, Negeri Sembilan
Arrival: * Jerantut Train Station

* From Jerantut, you can get to Taman Negera Kuala Tahan either by bus or taxi or private car. If you want to experience the boat ride (2.5-3 hours), from Jerantut go to Kuala Tembeling then from Kuala Tembeling Jetty to Kuala Tahan Jetty (Taman Negara)by boat

Option 2 – By Public Bus

Departure: Kuala Lumpur
Arrival: Jerantut

* From Jerantut, you can get to Taman Negera Kuala Tahan either by bus or taxi or private car. If you want to experience the boat ride (2.5-3 hours), from Jerantut go to Kuala Tembeling then from Kuala Tembeling Jetty to Kuala Tahan Jetty (Taman Negara)by boat

Option 3 – By Shuttle Bus (includes boat transfer from Kuala Tembeling to Kuala Tahan)

Departure: Kuala Lumpur
Arrival: Kuala Tahan, Taman Negara

Option 4 – Self Drive

Estimated distance, 238km from Kuala Lumpur to Taman Negara, Kuala Tahan
Estimated distance is 68km from Kuala Lumpur to Jerantut

Notes: There is a gated car park in Kuala Tahan. You can park your car before embarking your tour.