There are 7 ways to get from Balik Pulau to Kulim by bus, car ferry, train, taxi, tram, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, car ferry, train
best- Take the bus from Pekan Kongsi to (M1) Jetty Abus
- Take the car ferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry
- Take the train from Butterworth to Sungai Petanitrain
- Take the bus from Sungai Petani to Kulimbus
5h 17mRM 27–38Drive 49.4 km
cheapest- Drive from Balik Pulau to Kulimcar 49.4 km
47 minRM 9–13Taxi, bus
- Take the taxi from Balik Pulau to Sungai Nibong Bus Terminaltaxi
- Take the bus from Sungai Nibong Bus Terminal to Bukit Mertajambus
- Take the taxi from Bukit Mertajam to Kulimtaxi
45 minRM 68–87Bus, car ferry, tram
- Take the bus from Pekan Kongsi to (M1) Jetty Abus
- Take the car ferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry
- Take the tram from Butterworth to Sungai Petanitram
- Take the bus from Sungai Petani to Kulimbus
5h 36mRM 16–38Bus
- Take the bus from Pekan Kongsi to Masjid Sungai Nibong Kecilbus
- Take the bus from (M1) Penang Sentral to Terminal UTC Ukir Squarebus
- Take the bus from Sungai Petani to Kulimbus
5h 56mRM 18–29Drive, car ferry
- Drive from Balik Pulau to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcar
- Take the car ferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry
- Drive from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Kulimcar
1h 6mRM 10–14Taxi
- Take the taxi from Balik Pulau to Kulimtaxi 49.4 km
47 minRM 95–120
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Balik Pulau to Kulim is to drive which costs RM 8 - RM 13 and takes 47 min.
The fastest way to get from Balik Pulau to Kulim is to taxi and bus which takes 45 min and costs RM 65 - RM 90.
No, there is no direct bus from Balik Pulau to Kulim. However, there are services departing from Pekan Kongsi and arriving at Kulim via Masjid Sungai Nibong Kecil, Terminal Bas Megamall, (M1) Penang Sentral and Sungai Petani. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 56m.
The distance between Balik Pulau and Kulim is 135 km. The road distance is 49.4 km.
The best way to get from Balik Pulau to Kulim without a car is to bus and car ferry and train which takes 5h 17m and costs RM 26 - RM 40.
It takes approximately 5h 17m to get from Balik Pulau to Kulim, including transfers.
Balik Pulau to Kulim bus services, operated by Rapid Penang, depart from Pekan Kongsi station.
Balik Pulau to Kulim bus services, operated by Rapid Penang, arrive at Masjid Sungai Nibong Kecil station.
Yes, the driving distance between Balik Pulau to Kulim is 49 km. It takes approximately 47 min to drive from Balik Pulau to Kulim.
There are 729+ hotels available in Kulim.
What companies run services between Balik Pulau, Malaysia and Kulim, Malaysia?
You can take a bus from Pekan Kongsi to Kulim via Masjid Sungai Nibong Kecil, Terminal Bas Megamall, Penang Sentral, (M1) Penang Sentral, Terminal UTC Ukir Square, and Sungai Petani in around 5h 56m.
- Phone
- +603 - 9779 1200
- [email protected]
- Website
- ktmb.com.my
Train from Butterworth to Sungai Petani
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 12–17
- Website
- https://www.ktmb.com.my/Komuter.html
- Phone
- +603 - 9779 1200
- [email protected]
- Website
- ktmb.com.my
Tram from Butterworth to Sungai Petani
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 1–17
- Website
- https://www.ktmb.com.my
- Shuttle
- RM 1–2
- Express
- RM 11–17
- Phone
- +603-7885 2585
- [email protected]
- Website
- myrapid.com.my
Bus from Pekan Kongsi to (M1) Jetty A
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- RM 4–6
- Schedules at
- myrapid.com.my
Bus from Pekan Kongsi to (M1) Jetty A
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- RM 4–6
- Schedules at
- myrapid.com.my
Bus from Pekan Kongsi to Masjid Sungai Nibong Kecil
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- RM 3–4
- Schedules at
- myrapid.com.my
Bus from (M1) Penang Sentral to Terminal UTC Ukir Square
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 4–5
- Schedules at
- myrapid.com.my
- Phone
- 019-627 9129
- [email protected]
- Website
- saniexpress.com.my
Bus from Sungai Petani to Kulim
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 8–14
- Website
- https://saniexpress.com.my/
Bus from Sungai Petani to Kulim
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 8–14
- Website
- https://saniexpress.com.my/
Bus from Sungai Petani to Kulim
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 8–14
- Website
- https://saniexpress.com.my/
- Phone
- 04-3312966
- Website
- easybook.com
Bus from Sungai Nibong Bus Terminal to Bukit Mertajam
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- RM 5–8
- Website
- https://www.easybook.com/en-sg/bus/operator/supernice-grassland
- Book at
- https://www.easybook.com/bus/booking/malaccanovotelmelaka-to-goldenmilecomplex
- Phone
- 04-375 2400
- [email protected]
- Website
- penangport.com.my
Car ferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 2
- Schedules at
- penangport.com.my
Car ferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 2
- Schedules at
- penangport.com.my
Car ferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 2
- Schedules at
- penangport.com.my
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Estimated price
- RM 30–120
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
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
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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