How to Go

Fraser's Hill, despite being a popular holiday spot, does not have any public transport routes from major destinations such as Kuala Lumpur. For any tourist or visitor wishing to visit Fraser's Hill, they can either drive their own vehicle or take a taxi up. There are no buses or cable cars like Genting Highlands. The closest is a train station in Kuala Kubu Bharu Town that connects from Kuala Lumpur, which is another 30 to 45 minutes to Fraser's Hill by cab. Still, this highland resort area is very popular with locals and visitors from Singapore, almost all who drive up by themselves.

Fraser's Hill lies about 100km away north from Kuala Lumpur. Visitors can travel through the nearest towns Kuala Kubu Bharu or Bentong to access the highland resort destination. Using the Bentong route, you can take the Karak Highway, passing by the Genting Highlands exit and turn off at Bentong. A trunk road runs from Gombak all the way to Bentong through Janda Baik if you wish to avoid paying toll. Alternatively, visitors can travel on the North-South Highway and detour at the Kuala Kubu Bharu exit. Again, to avoid paying toll, you can use the trunk road from Batu Caves, going through Rawang and turn right at the Kuala Kubu Bharu junction. Those coming from Singapore need to travel to Kuala Lumpur first and then follow either direction explained above.

From Kuala Kubu Bharu or Bentong, signboards will guide you to your destination, as Fraser's Hill is a popular tourist highland spot. Alternatively, you can take the KTM Train from KL Sentral towards Kuala Kubu Bharu, and then get a taxi to bring you up. Do make arrangements with the driver to bring you back, as Fraser's Hill does not have any cabs. From northern destinations, such as Penang, you only need to drive down the North-South Highway (or trunk road) past Ipoh towards Rawang. Eventually, there will be a turn-off to Kuala Kubu Bharu before the Rawang exit; turn here and follow the directions towards Fraser's Hill from town.

Eventually, all modes of transportation to Fraser's Hill will reach the Gap - This is the base station before a winding 8km narrow road up to the highlands, cutting through rainforest scenery and mountain ridges. The Gap road remains the only route of access to Fraser's Hill; previously, there was an alternative road for going up the highlands from Quarry Road near the Pines Resort. It was closed indefinitely due to numerous safety issues concerning landslides and cracks. The Gap road runs in a single direction during the day, changing traffic flow every hour from early 7am till 7pm. Rest of the night, the traffic is free flow as there are few cars running.

Since Fraser's Hill is a small place, you can get around by walking from one end to the other. With the cool of the highlands and surrounding rainforest, it feels pretty refreshing to use your legs for once. If you have your car with you, then moving around will be a breeze. You probably won't use much fuel travelling around the highland retreat, but do be aware that there are no petrol stations around. The local sundry shops near the police station does sell some petrol stocked in plastic bottles for emergencies. There is no public transport in Fraser's Hill, so if you need to arrange your own transport in and out if you don't have a vehicle.