There are 5 ways to get from Genting Highlands to Bukit Kayu Hitam by train, bus, car, or plane
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 Tanjong Malim to Arautrain Ets
6h 16mRM 129–224Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Genting Highlands to Sungai Petanibus
- Take the train from Sungai Petani to Arautrain Butterworth
9h 31mRM 67–149Drive 461.7 km
- Drive from Genting Highlands to Bukit Kayu Hitamcar 461.7 km
5h 20mRM 255–368Bus, fly
- Take the bus from Awana Bus Terminal to KL Sentralbus
- Fly from Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah (SZB) to Alor Setar (AOR)plane SZB - AOR
- Take the bus from Tnb Tanjung Sepah to Terminal Changloonbus
8h 45mRM 333–782Bus
- Take the bus from Genting Highlands to Alor Setarbus
- Take the bus from Pekan Rabu to Terminal Changloonbus R15
10h 2mRM 71–194
Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah (SZB) to Alor Setar (AOR) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Genting Highlands to Bukit Kayu Hitam is to bus and train which costs RM 65 - RM 150 and takes 9h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Genting Highlands to Bukit Kayu Hitam is to drive which takes 5h 20m and costs RM 250 - RM 370.
No, there is no direct bus from Genting Highlands to Bukit Kayu Hitam. However, there are services departing from Genting Highlands and arriving at Bukit Kayu Hitam via Pekan Rabu and Changlun Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 2m.
No, there is no direct train from Genting Highlands to Bukit Kayu Hitam. However, there are services departing from Batang Kali and arriving at Arau via Tanjong Malim. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 16m.
The distance between Genting Highlands and Bukit Kayu Hitam is 497 km. The road distance is 461.7 km.
The best way to get from Genting Highlands to Bukit Kayu Hitam without a car is to train which takes 6h 16m and costs RM 120 - RM 230.
It takes approximately 6h 16m to get from Genting Highlands to Bukit Kayu Hitam, including transfers.
Genting Highlands to Bukit Kayu Hitam bus services, operated by Antar Holiday, depart from Genting Highlands station.
Genting Highlands to Bukit Kayu Hitam train services, operated by KTM Intercity, depart from Tanjong Malim station.
The best way to get from Genting Highlands to Bukit Kayu Hitam is to train which takes 6h 16m and costs RM 120 - RM 230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs RM 70 - RM 200 and takes 10h 2m.
What companies run services between Genting Highlands, Pahang, Malaysia and Bukit Kayu Hitam, Malaysia?
KTM Intercity operates a train from Tanjong Malim to Arau every 4 hours. Tickets cost RM 10–55 and the journey takes 3h 51m. KTM ETS also services this route 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Genting Highlands to Bukit Kayu Hitam via Alor Setar, Pekan Rabu, Terminal Changloon, and Changlun Bus Station in around 10h 2m.
- Website
- fireflyz.com.my
Flights from Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah to Alor Setar
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 250–440
- Phone
- +603 - 9779 1200
- [email protected]
- Website
- KTMB
Train from Tanjong Malim to Arau
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 10–55
- Website
- KTMB
- Shuttle
- RM 10–15
- Express
- RM 35–55
Train from Sungai Petani to Arau
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 2–22
- Website
- KTMB
- Shuttle
- RM 2–4
- Express
- RM 15–22
- Phone
- +603 - 9779 1200
- [email protected]
- Website
- KTM
Train from Tanjong Malim to Arau
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 52m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- RM 65
- Website
- KTM
- Silver
- RM 41–44
- Gold
- RM 65
- Platinum
- RM 86–90
Train from Sungai Petani to Arau
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- RM 21
- Website
- KTM
- Silver
- RM 16–18
- Gold
- RM 21
- Platinum
- RM 25–27
- Phone
- +603 - 9779 1200
- [email protected]
- Website
- KTM Intercity
Train from Sungai Petani to Arau
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 24–35
- Website
- KTM Intercity
- Phone
- +6014 2424 666
- Website
- antarholiday.com
Bus from Genting Highlands to Sungai Petani
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 60–70
- Schedules at
- antarholiday.com
- Book at
- easybook.com
Bus from Genting Highlands to Alor Setar
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 52m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 60–70
- Schedules at
- antarholiday.com
- Book at
- easybook.com
- Phone
- (603) 6251 8398
- Website
- rwgenting.com
Bus from Awana Bus Terminal to KL Sentral
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 21
- Schedules at
- rwgenting.com
- Book at
- redbus.my
- Phone
- +60 3 3344 8828
- [email protected]
- Website
- Aero Bus
Bus from Awana Bus Terminal to KL Sentral
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- RM 89
- Website
- Aero Bus
- Phone
- +60 3-2385 9090
- [email protected]
- Website
- Mara Liner MyBAS
Bus from Tnb Tanjung Sepah to Terminal Changloon
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 6–80
- Website
- Mara Liner MyBAS
Bus from Pekan Rabu to Terminal Changloon
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 9–120
- Website
- Mara Liner MyBAS
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Booking & Getting There
Genting Highlands to Bukit Kayu Hitam bus services, operated by Antar Holiday, arrive at Alor Setar station.
Genting Highlands to Bukit Kayu Hitam train services, operated by KTM Intercity, arrive at Arau station.
Yes, the driving distance between Genting Highlands to Bukit Kayu Hitam is 462 km. It takes approximately 5h 20m to drive from Genting Highlands to Bukit Kayu Hitam.
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