One of the many main entrances to the Taman Negara is through the town of Jerantut in the state of Pahang. From there, two options is available to reach Taman Negara, either by river (boat) or by land (bus). There is a boat ride service that leaves from the Kuala Tembeling jetty near Jerantut. You can take a taxi ride from the Jerantut town directly to Kuala Tembeling. Boat leaves at 9.00 AM and 1.30 PM and a one way fare is only RM50.00 per person. The memorable journey by boat along the Sungai Pahang (the biggest in the country) will take about 3 hours from Kuala Tembeling to reach Taman Negara.
The other cheapest way is by using the local bus service operated by Latif Sdn. Bhd. The blue coloured bus runs on a schedule of four trips per days at the fare of RM6.00 per person. Journey by bus take about 1 1/2 hours to Kuala Tahan, passing by through the scenic local village, jungle and palm oil plantations along the way.

Boat Schedule Kuala Tembeling to Taman Negara 9.00 AM 1.30 PM Taman Negara to Kuala Tembeling 9.00 AM 2.00 PM *Fare RM50.00 per person for a one-way trip

Bus Schedule Jerantut to Taman Negara 5.30 AM 8.00 AM 1.30 PM 5.00 PM Taman Negara to Jerantut 7.30 AM 10.00 AM 3.30 PM 7.00 PM *Fare RM6.00 per person for a one-way trip