There are 5 ways to get from JB Sentral to Arau by plane, tram, train, bus, 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.
Fly, tram
best- Fly from Senai International Airport (JHB) to Alor Setar (AOR)plane JHB - AOR
- Take the tram from Anak Bukit to Arautram
4h 3mRM 269–603Train
cheapest- Take the train from Jb Sentral to Arautrain Ets
9h 18mRM 21–95Bus, train
- Take the bus from Larkin Bus Terminal to Butterworthbus Larkin Bus Terminal
- Take the train from Butterworth to Arautrain Butterworth
12h 37mRM 113–264Drive 804.1 km
- Drive from JB Sentral to Araucar 804.1 km
8h 37mRM 136–196Bus
- Take the bus from JB Larkin Terminal to Terminal Bersepadu Selatanbus Johor Bahru
- Take the bus from Terminal Bersepadu Selatan to Alor Setarbus
12h 37mRM 114–281
JB Sentral to Arau by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from JB Sentral to Arau is to train which costs RM 21 - RM 95 and takes 9h 18m.
The fastest way to get from JB Sentral to Arau is to fly and tram which takes 4h 3m and costs RM 260 - RM 650.
No, there is no direct bus from JB Sentral to Arau. However, there are services departing from JB Sentral and arriving at Alor Setar via JB Larkin Terminal and Terminal Bersepadu Selatan. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 37m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Jb Sentral and arriving at Arau. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9h 18m.
The distance between JB Sentral and Arau is 691 km. The road distance is 804.1 km.
The best way to get from JB Sentral to Arau without a car is to train which takes 9h 18m and costs RM 21 - RM 95.
It takes approximately 4h 3m to get from JB Sentral to Arau, including transfers.
JB Sentral to Arau bus services, operated by KKKL Express, depart from JB Larkin Terminal station.
JB Sentral to Arau train services, operated by KTM Intercity, depart from Jb Sentral station.
The best way to get from JB Sentral to Arau is to train which takes 9h 18m and costs RM 21 - RM 95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs RM 110 - RM 290 and takes 12h 37m.
What companies run services between JB Sentral, Malaysia and Arau, Malaysia?
KTM Intercity operates a train from Jb Sentral to Arau twice daily. Tickets cost RM 21–95 and the journey takes 9h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from JB Sentral to Arau via Larkin Sentral, JB Larkin Terminal, Terminal Bersepadu Selatan, Alor Setar, and Alor Setar in around 12h 37m.
- Website
- airasia.com
Flights from Senai International Airport to Alor Setar
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- RM 230–550
Flights from Senai International Airport to Alor Setar via Kuala Lumpur
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 230–550
- Website
- malaysiaairlines.com
Flights from Senai International Airport to Alor Setar via Kuala Lumpur
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- When
- Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- RM 280–750
- Phone
- +603 - 9779 1200
- [email protected]
- Website
- ktmb.com.my
Tram from Anak Bukit to Arau
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 1–16
- Website
- https://www.ktmb.com.my
- Shuttle
- RM 1–2
- Express
- RM 10–16
Train from Jb Sentral to Arau
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 18m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- RM 21–95
- Website
- https://www.ktmb.com.my
- Shuttle
- RM 21–30
- Express
- RM 65–95
- Phone
- +603 - 9779 1200
- [email protected]
- Website
- ktmb.com.my
Train from Butterworth to Arau
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 35–50
- Website
- https://www.ktmb.com.my/Komuter.html
- Phone
- +604 332 5815
- [email protected]
- Website
- kpbekspres.com
Bus from Larkin Bus Terminal to Butterworth
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 12m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- RM 85–160
- Website
- http://www.kpbekspres.com/
- Phone
- +606 952 0642
- [email protected]
- Website
- mayangsariexpress.com.my
Bus from Larkin Bus Terminal to Butterworth
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 12m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- RM 110–160
- Schedules at
- mayangsariexpress.com.my
- Book at
- easybook.com
- Phone
- +60 111 066 1111
- [email protected]
- Website
- billionstarsexpress.com
Bus from Larkin Bus Terminal to Butterworth
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 12m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 75–210
- Website
- http://www.billionstarsexpress.com/
- Phone
- 012-708 2999
- [email protected]
- Website
- kkklexpress.com
Bus from JB Larkin Terminal to Terminal Bersepadu Selatan
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 55–85
- Schedules at
- kkklexpress.com
- Book at
- easybook.com
- Phone
- (+60) 123895689
- [email protected]
- Website
- laholidays.my
Bus from JB Larkin Terminal to Terminal Bersepadu Selatan
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 27m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 35–45
- Schedules at
- laholidays.my
- Book at
- easybook.com
- Phone
- +60 7 360 2244
- [email protected]
- Website
- causewaylink.com.my
Bus from JB Larkin Terminal to Terminal Bersepadu Selatan
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- RM 95–140
- Schedules at
- causewaylink.com.my
- Book at
- easybook.com
- Phone
- +6012 4703155
- Website
- intercity.my
Bus from Terminal Bersepadu Selatan to Alor Setar
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 36m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- RM 85–95
- Schedules at
- new.intercity.my
- Book at
- easybook.com
- Phone
- 03-6205 1399
- Website
- busonlineticket.com
Bus from Terminal Bersepadu Selatan to Alor Setar
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 49m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- RM 55–120
- Schedules at
- cosmicexpress.com.my
- Book at
- easybook.com
Want to know more about travelling around the world?
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including Travelling to and around Russia for the 2018 FIFA World Cup, Getting to Rome from the airport, and How to get from London to Edinburgh - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
More Questions & Answers
JB Sentral to Arau bus services, operated by KKKL Express, arrive at Terminal Bersepadu Selatan station.
JB Sentral to Arau train services, operated by KTM Intercity, arrive at Arau station.
Yes, the driving distance between JB Sentral to Arau is 804 km. It takes approximately 8h 37m to drive from JB Sentral to Arau.
There are 445+ hotels available in Arau.

























