There are 6 ways to get from Perlis to Batu Kawan by tram, bus, car, taxi, or train
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 Arau to Bukit Mertajamtram Padang Besar Line
2h 29mRM 35–96Bus
- Take the bus from Kompleks Islam Perlis to Pekan Rabubus R14
- Take the bus from Alor Setar to Juru Tolbus
4h 19mRM 70–271Drive 157.2 km
- Drive from Kangar to Batu Kawancar 157.2 km
1h 57mRM 63–90Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kangar to Batu Kawantaxi 157.2 km
1h 57mRM 260–310Bus, tram
- Take the bus from Kayangan Square Kangar to Sma Almaadbus R10 / ...
- Take the tram from Arau to Bukit Tengahtram Padang Besar Line
3h 2mRM 41–104Bus, train, line 801 bus
- Take the bus from Kayangan Square Kangar to Sma Almaadbus R10 / ...
- Take the train from Arau to Butterworthtrain
- Take the bus from (M1) Penang Sentral to Balai Bomba Sungai Bakapbus 801
4h 42mRM 54–103
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Perlis to Batu Kawan is to drive which costs RM 60 - RM 90 and takes 1h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Perlis to Batu Kawan is to drive which takes 1h 57m and costs RM 60 - RM 90.
No, there is no direct bus from Perlis to Batu Kawan. However, there are services departing from Kompleks Islam Perlis and arriving at Juru Tol via Alor Setar. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 19m.
No, there is no direct train from Perlis to Batu Kawan. However, there are services departing from Arau and arriving at Bukit Mertajam via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 29m.
The distance between Perlis and Batu Kawan is 170 km. The road distance is 157.2 km.
The best way to get from Perlis to Batu Kawan without a car is to tram which takes 2h 29m and costs RM 35 - RM 100.
It takes approximately 2h 29m to get from Perlis to Batu Kawan, including transfers.
Perlis to Batu Kawan bus services, operated by Mara Liner MyBAS, depart from Kompleks Islam Perlis station.
Perlis to Batu Kawan train services, operated by KTM Intercity, depart from Arau station.
Perlis to Batu Kawan bus services, operated by Mara Liner MyBAS, arrive at Pekan Rabu station.
What companies run services between Perlis, Malaysia and Batu Kawan, Malaysia?
KTM Intercity operates a vehicle from Arau to Bukit Mertajam hourly. Tickets cost RM 3–25 and the journey takes 1h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kompleks Islam Perlis to Batu Kawan via Alor Setar and Juru Tol in around 4h 19m.
- Phone
- +603 - 9779 1200
- callcenter@ktmb.com.my
- Website
- KTMB
Tram from Arau to Bukit Mertajam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 3–25
- Website
- KTMB
- Shuttle
- RM 3–5
- Express
- RM 17–25
Tram from Arau to Bukit Tengah
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 3–26
- Website
- KTMB
- Shuttle
- RM 3–5
- Express
- RM 17–26
- Phone
- +603 - 9779 1200
- callcenter@ktmb.com.my
- Website
- KTM Intercity
Train from Arau to Butterworth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 35–50
- Website
- KTM Intercity
- Phone
- +60 3-2385 9090
- info@maralinergroup.com
- Website
- Mara Liner MyBAS
Bus from Kompleks Islam Perlis to Pekan Rabu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 39m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 15–200
- Website
- Mara Liner MyBAS
Bus from Kayangan Square Kangar to Sma Almaad
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 3–35
- Website
- Mara Liner MyBAS
Bus from Kayangan Square Kangar to Sma Almaad
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 3–35
- Website
- Mara Liner MyBAS
- Phone
- 04-3312966
- Website
- Supernice Grassland
Bus from Alor Setar to Juru Tol
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- RM 30–45
- Website
- Supernice Grassland
- Book at
- Supernice Grassland
- Phone
- +603-7885 2585
- suggest@rapidkl.com.my
- Website
- Rapid Penang
Bus from (M1) Penang Sentral to Balai Bomba Sungai Bakap
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 3–4
- Schedules at
- Rapid Penang
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Estimated price
- RM 260–310
Grab Taxi
- Website
- grab.com
Teksi Luar Bandar Utara Sdn. Bhd.
- Phone
- +60 4-976 5293
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Booking & Getting There
Perlis to Batu Kawan train services, operated by KTM Intercity, arrive at Bukit Mertajam station.
Yes, the driving distance between Perlis to Batu Kawan is 157 km. It takes approximately 1h 57m to drive from Perlis to Batu Kawan.
There are 1998+ hotels available in Batu Kawan.













