There are 6 ways to get from Kulim to Perak by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Simpang Ampat to IpohButterworth
1h 55mRM 45–82Drive 142.9 km
cheapest- Drive from Kulim to Ipoh142.9 km
1h 46mRM 25–36Bus, train
- Take the bus from Kulim to Kamunting
- Take the train from Kamunting to IpohButterworth
3h 36mRM 33–53Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kulim to Ipoh142.9 km
1h 46mRM 310–380Bus
- Take the bus from Kulim to Terminal Meru Raya
3h 39mRM 26–39Bus via Kuala Kangsar
- Take the bus from Kulim to Kuala Kangsar
- Take the bus from Kuala Kangsar to Medan KiddA31a
4h 32mRM 36–42
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kulim to Perak is to drive which costs RM 24 - RM 40 and takes 1h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Kulim to Perak is to drive which takes 1h 46m and costs RM 24 - RM 40.
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.
The distance between Kulim and Perak is 151 km. The road distance is 142.9 km.
The best way to get from Kulim to Perak without a car is to train which takes 1h 55m and costs RM 45 - RM 85.
It takes approximately 1h 55m to get from Kulim to Perak, including transfers.
Kulim to Perak bus services, operated by Naik Selalu Express, depart from Kulim station.
The best way to get from Kulim to Perak is to train which takes 1h 55m and costs RM 45 - RM 85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs RM 26 - RM 40 and takes 3h 39m.
Kulim to Perak bus services, operated by Naik Selalu Express, arrive at Terminal Meru Raya station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kulim to Perak is 143 km. It takes approximately 1h 46m to drive from Kulim to Perak.
What companies run services between Kulim, Malaysia and Perak, Malaysia?
KTM Komuter operates a train from Simpang Ampat to Ipoh every 3 hours. Tickets cost RM 14–17 and the journey takes 1h 37m. KTM Intercity also services this route every 4 hours. Alternatively, Naik Selalu Express operates a bus from Kulim to Terminal Meru Raya 5 times a day. Tickets cost RM 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.com.my
Train from Simpang Ampat to Ipoh
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 14–17
- Website
- https://www.ktmb.com.my/Komuter.html
Train from Kamunting to Ipoh
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 8–11
- Website
- https://www.ktmb.com.my/Komuter.html
- Phone
- +603 - 9779 1200
- callcenter@ktmb.com.my
- Website
- ktmb.com.my
Train from Simpang Ampat to Ipoh
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- 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
Train from Kamunting to Ipoh
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 9–25
- Website
- https://www.ktmb.com.my
- Express Economy
- RM 16–22
- Shuttle
- RM 9–24
- Express First
- RM 19–25
- Website
- easybook.com
Bus from Kulim to Kamunting
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 25
- Schedules at
- easybook.com
- Book at
- easybook.com
Bus from Kulim to Terminal Meru Raya
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- RM 35
- Schedules at
- easybook.com
- Book at
- easybook.com
- Website
- saniexpress.com.my
Bus from Kulim to Kamunting
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 25–29
- Website
- https://saniexpress.com.my/
- Schedules at
- https://saniexpress.com.my/
Bus from Kulim to Kuala Kangsar
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 29–32
- Website
- https://saniexpress.com.my/
- Schedules at
- https://saniexpress.com.my/
- Phone
- +604 332 5815
- kpbekspress@outlook.com
- Website
- kpbekspres.com
Bus from Kulim to Terminal Meru Raya
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- RM 24–30
- Website
- http://www.kpbekspres.com/
- 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 46m
- Estimated price
- RM 310–380
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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