There are 5 ways to get from Kangar to Kuala Kangsar by 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.
Train
best- Take the train from Arau to Kuala Kangsartrain Ets
3h 25mRM 9–76Bus
- Take the bus from Kangar to Kuala Kangsarbus
4h 52mRM 104Drive 248.8 km
- Drive from Kangar to Kuala Kangsarcar 248.8 km
2h 54mRM 99–142Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kangar to Kuala Kangsartaxi 248.8 km
2h 54mRM 340–420Bus, train
- Take the bus from Kayangan Square Kangar to Sma Almaadbus R10 / ...
- Take the train from Arau to Bukit Tengahtrain
- Take the train from Bukit Tengah to Kuala Kangsartrain
5h 5mRM 58–118
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kangar to Kuala Kangsar is to train which costs RM 9 - RM 80 and takes 3h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Kangar to Kuala Kangsar is to drive which takes 2h 54m and costs RM 95 - RM 150.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Kangar and arriving at Kuala Kangsar. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 52m.
No, there is no direct train from Kangar to Kuala Kangsar. However, there are services departing from Arau and arriving at Kuala Kangsar via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 25m.
The distance between Kangar and Kuala Kangsar is 257 km. The road distance is 248.8 km.
The best way to get from Kangar to Kuala Kangsar without a car is to train which takes 3h 25m and costs RM 9 - RM 80.
It takes approximately 3h 25m to get from Kangar to Kuala Kangsar, including transfers.
Kangar to Kuala Kangsar bus services, operated by Sani Express, depart from Kangar station.
Kangar to Kuala Kangsar train services, operated by KTM Intercity, depart from Arau station.
The best way to get from Kangar to Kuala Kangsar is to train which takes 3h 25m and costs RM 9 - RM 80. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs RM 104 and takes 4h 52m.
What companies run services between Kangar, Malaysia and Kuala Kangsar, Malaysia?
KTM Intercity operates a train from Arau to Kuala Kangsar every 4 hours. Tickets cost RM 6–35 and the journey takes 2h 12m. KTM ETS also services this route 5 times a day. Alternatively, Sani Express operates a bus from Kangar to Kuala Kangsar once daily. Tickets cost RM 104 and the journey takes 4h 52m.
- Phone
- +603 - 9779 1200
- [email protected]
- Website
- KTMB
Train from Arau to Kuala Kangsar
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 6–35
- Website
- KTMB
- Shuttle
- RM 6–9
- Express
- RM 24–35
- Phone
- +603 - 9779 1200
- [email protected]
- Website
- KTM
Train from Arau to Kuala Kangsar
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- RM 41
- Website
- KTM
- Silver
- RM 27–29
- Gold
- RM 41
- Platinum
- RM 52–55
- Phone
- +603 - 9779 1200
- [email protected]
- Website
- KTM Intercity
Train from Arau to Bukit Tengah
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 30–50
- Website
- KTM Intercity
Train from Bukit Tengah to Kuala Kangsar
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 25–35
- Website
- KTM Intercity
- Phone
- 019-627 9129
- [email protected]
- Website
- Sani Express
Bus from Kangar to Kuala Kangsar
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 52m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 104
- Website
- Sani Express
- Phone
- +60 3-2385 9090
- [email protected]
- Website
- Mara Liner MyBAS
Bus from Kayangan Square Kangar to Sma Almaad
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 3–35
- Website
- Mara Liner MyBAS
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 54m
- Estimated price
- RM 340–420
Grab Taxi
- Website
- grab.com
Teksi Luar Bandar Utara Sdn. Bhd.
- Phone
- +60 4-976 5293
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Booking & Getting There
Kangar to Kuala Kangsar bus services, operated by Sani Express, arrive at Kuala Kangsar station.
Kangar to Kuala Kangsar train services, operated by KTM Intercity, arrive at Kuala Kangsar station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kangar to Kuala Kangsar is 249 km. It takes approximately 2h 54m to drive from Kangar to Kuala Kangsar.
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