There are 5 ways to get from Kulim to Kuala Perlis by tram, bus, car, taxi, or train
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Tram
best- Take the tram from Bukit Mertajam to ArauPadang Besar Line
3h 40mRM 55–94Drive 145.5 km
cheapest- Drive from Kulim to Kuala Perlis145.5 km
2h 1mRM 25–36Bus
- Take the bus from Kulim to Bagan Serai
- Take the bus from Hentian Raya Parit Buntar to (M1) Penang Sentral
- Take the bus from Butterworth Bus Terminal to Kuala Perlis
6h 57mRM 43–53Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kulim to Kuala Perlis145.5 km
2h 1mRM 240–290Train
- Take the train from Bukit Mertajam to ArauButterworth
3h 43mRM 55–67
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kulim to Kuala Perlis is to drive which costs RM 24 - RM 40 and takes 2h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Kulim to Kuala Perlis is to drive which takes 2h 1m and costs RM 24 - RM 40.
No, there is no direct bus from Kulim to Kuala Perlis. However, there are services departing from Kulim and arriving at Kuala Perlis via Bagan Serai, Hentian Raya Parit Buntar and Butterworth Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 57m.
The distance between Kulim and Kuala Perlis is 168 km. The road distance is 145.5 km.
The best way to get from Kulim to Kuala Perlis without a car is to tram which takes 3h 40m and costs RM 55 - RM 95.
It takes approximately 3h 40m to get from Kulim to Kuala Perlis, including transfers.
Kulim to Kuala Perlis bus services, operated by Sani Express, depart from Kulim station.
The best way to get from Kulim to Kuala Perlis is to bus which takes 6h 57m and costs RM 40 - RM 55. Alternatively, you can train, which costs RM 55 - RM 70 and takes 3h 43m.
Kulim to Kuala Perlis bus services, operated by Sani Express, arrive at Bagan Serai station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kulim to Kuala Perlis is 145 km. It takes approximately 2h 1m to drive from Kulim to Kuala Perlis.
What companies run services between Kulim, Malaysia and Kuala Perlis, Malaysia?
KTM Intercity operates a vehicle from Bukit Mertajam to Arau hourly. Tickets cost RM 15–45 and the journey takes 1h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kulim to Kuala Perlis via Bagan Serai, Hentian Raya Parit Buntar, (M1) Penang Sentral, and Butterworth Bus Terminal in around 6h 57m.
- 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
- Website
- saniexpress.com.my
Bus from Kulim to Bagan Serai
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 23–26
- Website
- https://saniexpress.com.my/
- Schedules at
- https://saniexpress.com.my/
- Phone
- 04-255 8000
- rapidcare@prasarana.com.my
- Website
- facebook.com
Bus from Hentian Raya Parit Buntar to (M1) Penang Sentral
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 3–4
- Schedules at
- facebook.com
- Phone
- +60 17-659 2527
- talk2us@parkmayberhad.com.my
- Website
- plusliner.com.my
Bus from Butterworth Bus Terminal to Kuala Perlis
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- RM 18
- Website
- https://www.plusliner.com.my/
- Phone
- +60165217775
- kesatuanexpress@gmail.com
- Website
- easybook.com
Bus from Butterworth Bus Terminal to Kuala Perlis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 23m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- RM 16–23
- Schedules at
- easybook.com
- Book at
- easybook.com
- Phone
- +60 5-253 8898
- srimajutours@srimaju.com
- Website
- srimaju.com
Bus from Butterworth Bus Terminal to Kuala Perlis
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 16
- Website
- https://www.srimaju.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- 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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