There are 6 ways to get from Kulim to Perak by train, bus, 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.
Train
best- Take the train from Bukit Mertajam to Ipohtrain Ets
1h 45mRM 32–88Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Kulim to Terminal Meru Rayabus
3h 39mRM 27–39Drive 142.8 km
- Drive from Kulim to Ipohcar 142.8 km
1h 47mRM 57–82Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kulim to Ipohtaxi 142.8 km
1h 47mRM 310–380Bus, train
- Take the bus from Kulim to Kamuntingbus
- Take the train from Kamunting to Ipohtrain Butterworth
3h 51mRM 29–54Bus via Kuala Kangsar
- Take the bus from Kulim to Kuala Kangsarbus
- Take the bus from Kuala Kangsar to Medan Kiddbus A31a
4h 32mRM 48–52
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kulim to Perak is to bus which costs RM 26 - RM 40 and takes 3h 39m.
The fastest way to get from Kulim to Perak is to train which takes 1h 45m and costs RM 30 - RM 90.
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 Bukit Mertajam and arriving at Ipoh via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 45m.
The distance between Kulim and Perak is 177 km. The road distance is 142.8 km.
The best way to get from Kulim to Perak without a car is to train which takes 1h 45m and costs RM 30 - RM 90.
It takes approximately 1h 45m 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 Bukit Mertajam station.
The best way to get from Kulim to Perak is to train which takes 1h 45m and costs RM 30 - RM 90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs RM 26 - RM 40 and takes 3h 39m.
What companies run services between Kulim, Malaysia and Perak, Malaysia?
KTM Intercity operates a train from Bukit Mertajam to Ipoh every 3 hours. Tickets cost RM 4–28 and the journey takes 1h 28m. KTM Komuter also services this route every 2 hours. 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
Train from Bukit Mertajam to Ipoh
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 4–28
- Website
- KTMB
- Shuttle
- RM 4–6
- Express
- RM 19–28
Train from Kamunting to Ipoh
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 2–20
- Website
- KTMB
- Shuttle
- RM 2–3
- Express
- RM 14–20
- Phone
- +603 - 9779 1200
- callcenter@ktmb.com.my
- Website
- KTM Intercity
Train from Bukit Mertajam to Ipoh
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 40–55
- Website
- KTM Intercity
Train from Kamunting to Ipoh
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 19–27
- Website
- KTM Intercity
- Website
- easybook.com
Bus from Kulim to Terminal Meru Raya
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- RM 25–35
- Schedules at
- easybook.com
- Book at
- easybook.com
Bus from Kulim to Kamunting
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 14–25
- Schedules at
- easybook.com
- Book at
- easybook.com
- Phone
- +60 12-470 7815
- kpbekspress@outlook.com
- Website
- KPB Express Facebook
Bus from Kulim to Terminal Meru Raya
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- RM 24–30
- Website
- KPB Express Facebook
- Phone
- 019-627 9129
- admin@saniexpress.com.my
- Website
- Sani Express
Bus from Kulim to Kamunting
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 28
- Website
- Sani Express
Bus from Kulim to Kuala Kangsar
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 41
- Website
- Sani Express
- Phone
- 05-255 1128
- enquiry@peraktransit.com.my
- Website
- peraktransit.com.my
Bus from Kuala Kangsar to Medan Kidd
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 7–11
- Schedules at
- peraktransit.com.my
- 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
Penang Taxi Drivers Association
- Phone
- +60 4 262 5721
Sunshine Radio Taxi
- Phone
- +60 4 642 5961
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Booking & Getting There
Kulim to Perak bus services, operated by Naik Selalu Express, arrive at Terminal Meru Raya station.
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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