There are 8 ways to get from Batu Caves to Perlis by train, bus, car, subway, plane, tram, 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.
Train
best- Take the train from Sungai Buloh to Arautrain Ets
6h 5mRM 33–116Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Kl Sentral to Sungai Petanitrain Ets
- Take the bus from Sungai Petani to Kangarbus
9h 5mRM 30–109Bus via Bandar Tasik Selatan
- Take the bus from TBS Kuala Lumpur to Kangarbus TBS Kuala Lumpur
8h 59mRM 48–138Drive 466.4 km
- Drive from Batu Caves to Kangarcar 466.4 km
5h 18mRM 79–115Subway to Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah, fly to Alor Setar, train
- Take the subway from Kampung Batu to Kwasa Damansarasubway
- Fly from Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah (SZB) to Alor Setar (AOR)plane SZB - AOR
- Take the train from Anak Bukit to Arautrain
4h 26mRM 223–658Bus
- Take the bus from Hentian Duta to Kangarbus
9h 57mRM 48–120Tram, train to Kuala Lumpur International Airport, fly to Alor Setar, train
- Take the tram from Batu Caves to Kl Sentraltram
- Take the train from KL Sentral to Klia T2train
- Fly from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Alor Setar (AOR)plane KUL - AOR
- Take the train from Anak Bukit to Arautrain
5h 24mRM 127–462Train to Kuala Lumpur International Airport, fly to Langkawi International Airport, ferry
- Take the train from KL Sentral to Klia T2train
- Fly from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Langkawi International Airport (LGK)plane KUL - LGK
- Take the ferry from Langkawi Ferry Terminal to Kuala Perlisferry
6h 51mRM 178–747
Batu Caves to Perlis by bus and subway
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Batu Caves to Perlis is to bus via Bandar Tasik Selatan which costs RM 45 - RM 140 and takes 8h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Batu Caves to Perlis is to subway and fly and train which takes 4h 26m and costs RM 220 - RM 700.
No, there is no direct bus from Batu Caves to Perlis. However, there are services departing from Sl486 Nissan and arriving at Kangar via TBS Kuala Lumpur. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 59m.
No, there is no direct train from Batu Caves to Perlis. However, there are services departing from Batu Caves and arriving at Arau via Kampung Batu and Sungai Buloh. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 5m.
The distance between Batu Caves and Perlis is 499 km. The road distance is 466.4 km.
The best way to get from Batu Caves to Perlis without a car is to train which takes 6h 5m and costs RM 30 - RM 120.
It takes approximately 6h 5m to get from Batu Caves to Perlis, including transfers.
Batu Caves to Perlis bus services, operated by Mara Liner, depart from TBS Kuala Lumpur station.
Batu Caves to Perlis train services, operated by KTM Intercity, depart from Sungai Buloh station.
The best way to get from Batu Caves to Perlis is to train which takes 6h 5m and costs RM 30 - RM 120. Alternatively, you can bus via Bandar Tasik Selatan, which costs RM 45 - RM 140 and takes 8h 59m.
What companies run services between Batu Caves, Malaysia and Perlis, Malaysia?
KTM Intercity operates a train from Sungai Buloh to Arau every 4 hours. Tickets cost RM 12–60 and the journey takes 4h 36m. KTM ETS also services this route 5 times a day. Alternatively, Mara Liner operates a bus from TBS Kuala Lumpur to Kangar once daily. Tickets cost RM 45–110 and the journey takes 7h 11m. Sri Maju also services this route once daily.
- Website
- airasia.com
Flights from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Alor Setar
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 100–330
Flights from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Langkawi International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 110–550
Flights from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Langkawi International Airport via Penang
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 110–550
- Phone
- +603 - 9779 1200
- [email protected]
- Website
- KTMB
Train from Sungai Buloh to Arau
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 36m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 12–60
- Website
- KTMB
- Shuttle
- RM 12–17
- Express
- RM 40–60
Train from Anak Bukit to Arau
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- RM 1–16
- Website
- KTMB
- Shuttle
- RM 1–2
- Express
- RM 10–16
Train from Kl Sentral to Sungai Petani
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 10–55
- Website
- KTMB
- Shuttle
- RM 10–15
- Express
- RM 35–55
Tram from Batu Caves to Kl Sentral
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 1–14
- Website
- KTMB
- Shuttle
- RM 1
- Express
- RM 9–14
Train from Anak Bukit to Arau
- Ave. Duration
- 16 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- RM 1–16
- Website
- KTMB
- Shuttle
- RM 1–2
- Express
- RM 10–16
- Phone
- 019-2179072
- [email protected]
- Website
- Maraliner
Bus from TBS Kuala Lumpur to Kangar
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 11m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 45–110
- Website
- Maraliner
Bus from Hentian Duta to Kangar
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 57m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 45–110
- Website
- Maraliner
- Phone
- 04-966 5889
- Website
- Langkawi Ferry Line
Ferry from Langkawi Ferry Terminal to Kuala Perlis
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- RM 17–45
- Website
- Langkawi Ferry Line
- Adult (MyKad holder)
- RM 17
- Adult (Non MyKad)
- RM 45
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Booking & Getting There
Batu Caves to Perlis bus services, operated by Mara Liner, arrive at Kangar station.
Batu Caves to Perlis train services, operated by KTM Intercity, arrive at Arau station.
Yes, the driving distance between Batu Caves to Perlis is 466 km. It takes approximately 5h 18m to drive from Batu Caves to Perlis.
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