There are 8 ways to get from Johor to Kulim by train, bus, car, plane, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Jb Sentral to Bukit Mertajamtrain Ets
8h 24mRM 53–153Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Jb Sentral to Sungai Petanitrain Ets
- Take the bus from Sungai Petani to Kulimbus
10h 6mRM 27–127Train, bus via Kuala Lumpur
- Take the train from Jb Sentral to Bdr Tasek Selatantrain Ets
- Take the bus from Terminal Bersepadu Selatan to Kulimbus
9h 32mRM 49–145Drive 665.6 km
- Drive from Johor Bahru to Kulimcar 665.6 km
7h 15mRM 113–163Fly to Penang International Airport, bus, taxi
- Fly from Senai International Airport (JHB) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane JHB - PEN
- Take the bus from Sungai Nibong Bus Terminal to Bukit Mertajambus
- Take the taxi from Bukit Mertajam to Kulimtaxi
5h 11mRM 235–482Bus
- Take the bus from Larkin Bus Terminal to Kulimbus Larkin Bus Terminal
10h 30mRM 87–152Bus via Klang
- Take the bus from Larkin Bus Terminal to Klang Sentralbus
- Take the bus from Klang Sentral to Kulimbus
11h 44mRM 152–282Fly to Alor Setar, train, bus
- Fly from Senai International Airport (JHB) to Alor Setar (AOR)plane JHB - AOR
- Take the train from Anak Bukit to Sungai Petanitrain
- Take the bus from Sungai Petani to Kulimbus
5h 59mRM 237–573
Johor to Kulim by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Johor to Kulim is to train and bus which costs RM 27 - RM 130 and takes 10h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Johor to Kulim is to fly and bus and taxi which takes 5h 11m and costs RM 230 - RM 490.
No, there is no direct bus from Johor to Kulim. However, there are services departing from Sekolah Kebangsaan IJ Convent and arriving at Kulim via Larkin Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Johor to Kulim. However, there are services departing from Jb Sentral and arriving at Bukit Mertajam via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 24m.
The distance between Johor and Kulim is 730 km. The road distance is 665.6 km.
The best way to get from Johor to Kulim without a car is to train which takes 8h 24m and costs RM 50 - RM 160.
It takes approximately 8h 24m to get from Johor to Kulim, including transfers.
Johor to Kulim bus services, operated by KPB Express, depart from Larkin Bus Terminal station.
Johor to Kulim train services, operated by KTM Intercity, depart from Jb Sentral station.
The best way to get from Johor to Kulim is to train which takes 8h 24m and costs RM 50 - RM 160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs RM 85 - RM 160 and takes 10h 30m.
What companies run services between Johor, Malaysia and Kulim, Malaysia?
KTM Intercity operates a train from Jb Sentral to Bukit Mertajam once daily. Tickets cost RM 18–85 and the journey takes 8h 7m. KTM ETS also services this route once daily. Alternatively, KPB Express operates a bus from Larkin Bus Terminal to Kulim 3 times a day. Tickets cost RM 85–150 and the journey takes 9h 22m.
- Website
- airasia.com
Flights from Senai International Airport to Penang International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 180–370
Flights from Senai International Airport to Penang International Airport via Kuala Lumpur
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 180–370
Flights from Senai International Airport to Penang International Airport via Langkawi
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- When
- Monday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- RM 180–370
Flights from Senai International Airport to Alor Setar
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- RM 200–490
Flights from Senai International Airport to Alor Setar via Kuala Lumpur
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 200–490
- Phone
- +603 - 9779 1200
- [email protected]
- Website
- KTMB
Train from Jb Sentral to Bukit Mertajam
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 7m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 18–85
- Website
- KTMB
- Shuttle
- RM 18–26
- Express
- RM 55–85
Train from Jb Sentral to Bdr Tasek Selatan
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 8–45
- Website
- KTMB
- Shuttle
- RM 8–13
- Express
- RM 30–45
Train from Jb Sentral to Sungai Petani
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 28m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- RM 19–85
- Website
- KTMB
- Shuttle
- RM 19–27
- Express
- RM 55–85
Train from Anak Bukit to Sungai Petani
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- RM 1–19
- Website
- KTMB
- Shuttle
- RM 1–3
- Express
- RM 13–19
- Phone
- 03-6205 1399
- Website
- busonlineticket.com
Bus from Terminal Bersepadu Selatan to Kulim
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 65–90
- Schedules at
- cosmicexpress.com.my
- Book at
- easybook.com
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Estimated price
- RM 30–40
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
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More Questions & Answers
Johor to Kulim bus services, operated by KPB Express, arrive at Kulim station.
Johor to Kulim train services, operated by KTM Intercity, arrive at Bukit Mertajam station.
Yes, the driving distance between Johor to Kulim is 666 km. It takes approximately 7h 15m to drive from Johor to Kulim.
There are 730+ hotels available in Kulim.



