There are 5 ways to get from Gurun to Kuala Kangsar by tram, train, bus, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Tram, train
best- Take the tram from Gurun to Bukit Mertajamtram Padang Besar Line
- Take the train from Bukit Mertajam to Kuala Kangsartrain Butterworth
2h 14mRM 4–53Bus
- Take the bus from Sungai Petani to Kuala Kangsarbus
4h 16mRM 58Drive 169.1 km
- Drive from Gurun to Kuala Kangsarcar 169.1 km
1h 50mRM 67–97Taxi
- Take the taxi from Gurun to Kuala Kangsartaxi 169.1 km
1h 50mRM 370–450Bus, train
- Take the bus from Pekan Gurun to Stesen Bas Sg Petanibus K50
- Take the train from Sungai Petani to Kuala Kangsartrain Ets
3h 1mRM 4–29
Gurun to Kuala Kangsar by tram and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Gurun to Kuala Kangsar is to bus and train which costs RM 4 - RM 30 and takes 3h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Gurun to Kuala Kangsar is to drive which takes 1h 50m and costs RM 65 - RM 100.
No, there is no direct bus from Gurun to Kuala Kangsar. However, there are services departing from Pekan Gurun and arriving at Kuala Kangsar via Sungai Petani. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 16m.
No, there is no direct train from Gurun to Kuala Kangsar. However, there are services departing from Gurun and arriving at Kuala Kangsar via Bukit Mertajam. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 14m.
The distance between Gurun and Kuala Kangsar is 154 km. The road distance is 169.1 km.
The best way to get from Gurun to Kuala Kangsar without a car is to tram and train which takes 2h 14m and costs RM 3 - RM 55.
It takes approximately 2h 14m to get from Gurun to Kuala Kangsar, including transfers.
Gurun to Kuala Kangsar bus services, operated by Sani Express, depart from Sungai Petani station.
Gurun to Kuala Kangsar train services, operated by KTM Intercity, depart from Gurun station.
Gurun to Kuala Kangsar bus services, operated by Sani Express, arrive at Kuala Kangsar station.
What companies run services between Gurun, Malaysia and Kuala Kangsar, Malaysia?
Sani Express operates a bus from Sungai Petani to Kuala Kangsar once daily. Tickets cost RM 57 and the journey takes 2h 30m.
- Phone
- +603 - 9779 1200
- [email protected]
- Website
- KTMB
Tram from Gurun to Bukit Mertajam
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 1–18
- Website
- KTMB
- Shuttle
- RM 1–3
- Express
- RM 12–18
Train from Bukit Mertajam to Kuala Kangsar
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 2–22
- Website
- KTMB
- Shuttle
- RM 2–4
- Express
- RM 15–22
Train from Sungai Petani to Kuala Kangsar
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 3–26
- Website
- KTMB
- Shuttle
- RM 3–6
- Express
- RM 18–26
- Phone
- +603 - 9779 1200
- [email protected]
- Website
- KTM Intercity
Train from Bukit Mertajam to Kuala Kangsar
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 24–35
- Website
- KTM Intercity
- Phone
- +603 - 9779 1200
- [email protected]
- Website
- KTM
Train from Bukit Mertajam to Kuala Kangsar
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 22
- Website
- KTM
- Silver
- RM 16–18
- Gold
- RM 22
- Platinum
- RM 25–27
Train from Sungai Petani to Kuala Kangsar
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- RM 28
- Website
- KTM
- Silver
- RM 19–21
- Gold
- RM 28
- Platinum
- RM 34–36
- Phone
- 019-627 9129
- [email protected]
- Website
- Sani Express
Bus from Sungai Petani to Kuala Kangsar
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 57
- Website
- Sani Express
- Website
- BAS.MY Kota Setar
Bus from Pekan Gurun to Stesen Bas Sg Petani
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 1–2
- Website
- BAS.MY Kota Setar
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Estimated price
- RM 370–450
PenGuard Limo Service
- Phone
- +60177367817
- Website
- edwardganteckwee.wixsite.com
Teksi Sungai Petani
- Phone
- +60 13-418 1618
Teksi Sungai Petani PAKCIK OSMAN 24JAM
- Phone
- +60 16-428 9747
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Booking & Getting There
Gurun to Kuala Kangsar train services, operated by KTM Intercity, arrive at Bukit Mertajam station.
Yes, the driving distance between Gurun to Kuala Kangsar is 169 km. It takes approximately 1h 50m to drive from Gurun to Kuala Kangsar.
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