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How to get fromKangar to Bukit Mertajamby tram, bus, train, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Kangar to Bukit Mertajam by tram, bus, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Tram

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    1. Take the tram from Arau to Bukit Mertajamtram tram Padang Besar Line
    1h 29m
    RM 23–49

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Kangar to Alor Setarbus bus
    2. Take the train from Alor Setar to Bukit Mertajamtrain train Padang Besar
    3h 4m
    RM 48–60

  3. Drive  145.1 km

    1. Drive from Kangar to Bukit Mertajamcar car 145.1 km
    1h 51m
    RM 25–36

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Kangar to Bukit Mertajamtaxi taxi 145.1 km
    1h 51m
    RM 270–330

  5. Bus, line 701 bus

    1. Take the bus from Kangar to Butterworth Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from (M1) Penang Sentral to PBA Bukit Mertajambus bus 709 / ...
    3h 55m
    RM 24–25

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  • Distance: 140.2 km
  • Duration: 1h 29m

What companies run services between Kangar, Malaysia and Bukit Mertajam, Malaysia?

KTM Intercity operates a vehicle from Arau to Bukit Mertajam hourly. Tickets cost RM 3–25 and the journey takes 1h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kangar to PBA Bukit Mertajam via Butterworth Bus Terminal and (M1) Penang Sentral in around 3h 55m.

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