There are 5 ways to get from Kulim to Kangar by tram, bus, car, taxi, or train
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Tram
best- Take the tram from Bukit Mertajam to ArauPadang Besar Line
2h 26mRM 53–90Drive 145.1 km
cheapest- Drive from Kulim to Kangar145.1 km
2hRM 25–36Bus
- Take the bus from Sungai Petani to Kangar
4h 1mRM 62–94Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kulim to Kangar145.1 km
2hRM 240–290Train
- Take the train from Bukit Mertajam to ArauButterworth
2h 29mRM 53–64
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kulim to Kangar is to drive which costs RM 24 - RM 40 and takes 2h.
The fastest way to get from Kulim to Kangar is to drive which takes 2h and costs RM 24 - RM 40.
The distance between Kulim and Kangar is 157 km. The road distance is 145.1 km.
The best way to get from Kulim to Kangar without a car is to tram which takes 2h 26m and costs RM 50 - RM 95.
It takes approximately 2h 26m to get from Kulim to Kangar, including transfers.
The best way to get from Kulim to Kangar is to bus which takes 4h 1m and costs RM 60 - RM 95. Alternatively, you can train, which costs RM 50 - RM 65 and takes 2h 29m.
Yes, the driving distance between Kulim to Kangar is 145 km. It takes approximately 2h to drive from Kulim to Kangar.
There are 307+ hotels available in Kangar.
What companies run services between Kulim, Malaysia and Kangar, Malaysia?
KTM Intercity operates a vehicle from Bukit Mertajam to Arau hourly. Tickets cost RM 15–45 and the journey takes 1h 20m. Alternatively, Express Kesatuan operates a bus from Sungai Petani to Kangar 3 times a day. Tickets cost RM 14–20 and the journey takes 2h 31m.
- Phone
- +603 - 9779 1200
- callcenter@ktmb.com.my
- Website
- ktmb.com.my
Tram from Bukit Mertajam to Arau
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 15–45
- Website
- https://www.ktmb.com.my
- Express Economy
- RM 17–25
- Shuttle
- RM 15–45
- Express First
- RM 26–35
- Phone
- +603 - 9779 1200
- callcenter@ktmb.com.my
- Website
- ktmb.com.my
Train from Bukit Mertajam to Arau
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 14–17
- Website
- https://www.ktmb.com.my/Komuter.html
- Phone
- +60165217775
- kesatuanexpress@gmail.com
- Website
- easybook.com
Bus from Sungai Petani to Kangar
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- RM 14–20
- Schedules at
- easybook.com
- Book at
- easybook.com
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Estimated price
- RM 240–290
Taxi service Batu Kawan
- Phone
- +60 12-579 9765
Public Transport Cooperative
- Phone
- +60 5-716 0733
Sunshine Radio Taxi
- Phone
- +604 642 5961
- Website
- penang-traveltips.com
Speedy Taxi
- Phone
- +60124929204
- Website
- penang-taxis.blogspot.com
Penang Taxi Drivers Association
- Phone
- +604 262 5721
- Website
- penang-traveltips.com
Grab Taxi
- Website
- grab.com
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