What is the cheapest way to get from Medan to Kulim?

The cheapest way to get from Medan to Kulim is to ferry and bus which costs RM 310 - RM 380 and takes 37h 21m.

What is the fastest way to get from Medan to Kulim?

The fastest way to get from Medan to Kulim is to fly and bus and taxi which takes 5h 2m and costs RM 200 - RM 550.

How far is it from Medan to Kulim?

The distance between Medan and Kulim is 314 km.

How do I travel from Medan to Kulim without a car?

The best way to get from Medan to Kulim without a car is to ferry and bus which takes 37h 21m and costs RM 310 - RM 380.

How long does it take to get from Medan to Kulim?

It takes approximately 5h 2m to get from Medan to Kulim, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Medan and Kulim?

Kulim is 1h ahead of Medan. It is currently 8:33 AM in Medan and 9:33 AM in Kulim.

Where can I stay near Kulim?

There are 703+ hotels available in Kulim.

Medan to Kulim - 3 ways to travel via plane, bus, taxi, and ferry

There are 3 ways to get from Medan to Kulim by plane, bus, taxi, or ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly, bus, taxi
best
1. Fly from Kuala Namu International Airport (KNO) to Penang International Airport (PEN)KNO - PEN
2. Take the bus from Sungai Nibong Bus Terminal to Bukit Mertajam
3. Take the taxi from Bukit Mertajam to Kulim
5h 2m
RM 208–549
Ferry, bus
1. Take the ferry from Belawan to Tanjung Balai Karimun
2. Take the ferry from Tanjung Balai Karimun to Singapore Harbour Front
3. Take the bus from Singapore Golden Mile Complex to Terminal Meru Raya
4. Take the bus from Terminal Meru Raya to Kulim
37h 21m
RM 314–380
Ferry, bus via Kuala Kangsar
1. Take the ferry from Belawan to Tanjung Balai Karimun
2. Take the ferry from Tanjung Balai Karimun to Singapore Harbour Front
3. Take the bus from Grantral Mall to Kuala Kangsar
4. Take the bus from Terminal Meru Raya to Kulim
38h 55m
RM 484–568

Kuala Namu International Airport (KNO) to Penang International Airport (PEN) flights

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RM 125Cheapest Price

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Distance: 314.3 km
Duration: 5h 2m

What companies run services between Medan, Indonesia and Kulim, Malaysia?

There is no direct connection from Medan to Kulim. However, you can take the train to Kuala Namu, walk to Kuala Namu International Airport (KNO) airport, fly to Penang International Airport (PEN), walk to Penang Airport, take the line 102 bus to Terminal Sungai Nibong, walk to Sungai Nibong Bus Terminal, take the bus to Bukit Mertajam, then take the taxi to Kulim. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Medan to Kulim via Belawan, Tanjung Balai Karimun, Singapore Harbour Front, Harbourfront Stn Exit A, Singapore Golden Mile Complex, and Terminal Meru Raya in around 37h 21m.

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