There are 5 ways to get from Kulim to Perak by tram, bus, train, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Tram
best- Take the tram from Simpang Ampat to Ipohtram Ipoh Line
1h 54mRM 33–60Drive 142.8 km
cheapest- Drive from Kulim to Ipohcar 142.8 km
1h 47mRM 25–35Bus, train
- Take the bus from Kulim to Kuala Kangsarbus
- Take the train from Kuala Kangsar to Ipohtrain Southbound
3h 37mRM 57Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kulim to Ipohtaxi 142.8 km
1h 47mRM 310–380Bus
- Take the bus from Kulim to Terminal Meru Rayabus
3h 39mRM 27–39
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kulim to Perak is to drive which costs RM 24 - RM 35 and takes 1h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Kulim to Perak is to drive which takes 1h 47m and costs RM 24 - RM 35.
No, there is no direct bus from Kulim to Perak. However, there are services departing from Kulim and arriving at Medan Kidd via Terminal Meru Raya. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 39m.
No, there is no direct train from Kulim to Perak. However, there are services departing from Simpang Ampat and arriving at Ipoh via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 54m.
The distance between Kulim and Perak is 144 km. The road distance is 142.8 km.
The best way to get from Kulim to Perak without a car is to tram which takes 1h 54m and costs RM 30 - RM 60.
It takes approximately 1h 54m to get from Kulim to Perak, including transfers.
Kulim to Perak bus services, operated by Naik Selalu Express, depart from Kulim station.
Kulim to Perak train services, operated by KTM Intercity, depart from Simpang Ampat station.
Kulim to Perak bus services, operated by Naik Selalu Express, arrive at Terminal Meru Raya station.
What companies run services between Kulim, Malaysia and Perak, Malaysia?
KTM Intercity operates a vehicle from Simpang Ampat to Ipoh every 2 hours. Tickets cost RM 3–25 and the journey takes 1h 37m. Alternatively, Naik Selalu Express operates a bus from Kulim to Terminal Meru Raya 5 times a day. Tickets cost RM 25–35 and the journey takes 2h 28m. KPB Express also services this route 3 times a day.
- Phone
- +603 - 9779 1200
- callcenter@ktmb.com.my
- Website
- KTMB
Tram from Simpang Ampat to Ipoh
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 3–25
- Website
- KTMB
- Shuttle
- RM 3–5
- Express
- RM 17–25
- Phone
- 019-627 9129
- admin@saniexpress.com.my
- Website
- Sani Express
Bus from Kulim to Kuala Kangsar
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 42
- Website
- Sani Express
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- Estimated price
- RM 310–380
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 Perak train services, operated by KTM Intercity, arrive at Ipoh station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kulim to Perak is 143 km. It takes approximately 1h 47m to drive from Kulim to Perak.
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