There are 4 ways to get from Kulim to Jitra by tram, bus, car, or taxi
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Tram
best- Take the tram from Bukit Mertajam to Anak Bukittram Padang Besar Line
1h 32mRM 78–114Drive 117.7 km
cheapest- Drive from Kulim to Jitracar 117.7 km
1h 31mRM 20–29Bus
- Take the bus from Butterworth Bus Terminal to Jitrabus
3h 7mRM 57–93Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kulim to Jitrataxi 117.7 km
1h 31mRM 260–320
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kulim to Jitra is to drive which costs RM 19 - RM 29 and takes 1h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Kulim to Jitra is to drive which takes 1h 31m and costs RM 19 - RM 29.
No, there is no direct bus from Kulim to Jitra. However, there are services departing from Butterworth Bus Terminal and arriving at Jitra via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 7m.
No, there is no direct train from Kulim to Jitra. However, there are services departing from Bukit Mertajam and arriving at Anak Bukit via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 32m.
The distance between Kulim and Jitra is 131 km. The road distance is 117.7 km.
The best way to get from Kulim to Jitra without a car is to tram which takes 1h 32m and costs RM 75 - RM 120.
It takes approximately 1h 32m to get from Kulim to Jitra, including transfers.
Kulim to Jitra bus services, operated by Express Kesatuan, depart from Butterworth Bus Terminal station.
Kulim to Jitra train services, operated by KTM Intercity, depart from Bukit Mertajam station.
Kulim to Jitra bus services, operated by Express Kesatuan, arrive at Jitra station.
What companies run services between Kulim, Malaysia and Jitra, Malaysia?
KTM Intercity operates a vehicle from Bukit Mertajam to Anak Bukit hourly. Tickets cost RM 2–22 and the journey takes 1h 1m. Alternatively, Express Kesatuan operates a bus from Butterworth Bus Terminal to Jitra 4 times a day. Tickets cost RM 19–35 and the journey takes 1h 39m.
- Phone
- +603 - 9779 1200
- callcenter@ktmb.com.my
- Website
- KTMB
Tram from Bukit Mertajam to Anak Bukit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 2–22
- Website
- KTMB
- Shuttle
- RM 2–4
- Express
- RM 15–22
- Phone
- +60165217775
- kesatuanexpress@gmail.com
- Website
- easybook.com
Bus from Butterworth Bus Terminal to Jitra
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- RM 19–35
- Schedules at
- easybook.com
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Estimated price
- RM 260–320
Public Transport Cooperative
- Phone
- +60 5-716 0733
Taxi service Batu Kawan
- Phone
- +60 12-579 9765
Grab Taxi
- Website
- grab.com
Penang Taxi Drivers Association
- Phone
- +604 262 5721
- Website
- penang-traveltips.com
Speedy Taxi
- Phone
- +60124929204
- Website
- penang-taxis.blogspot.com
Sunshine Radio Taxi
- Phone
- +604 642 5961
- Website
- penang-traveltips.com
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Booking & Getting There
Kulim to Jitra train services, operated by KTM Intercity, arrive at Anak Bukit station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kulim to Jitra is 118 km. It takes approximately 1h 31m to drive from Kulim to Jitra.
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