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How to get fromKangar to Kuala Lumpurby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Kangar to Kuala Lumpur by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Arau to Kuala Lumpurtrain train Ets
    6h 19m
    RM 15–91

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Kangar to Hentian Dutabus bus
    7h 2m
    RM 45–110

  3. Drive  475.4 km

    1. Drive from Kangar to Kuala Lumpurcar car 475.4 km
    5h 21m
    RM 187–271

  4. Bus, fly to Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah

    1. Take the bus from Kompleks Islam Perlis to Tnb Tanjung Sepahbus bus
    2. Fly from Alor Setar (AOR) to Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah (SZB)plane plane AOR - SZB
    5h 49m
    RM 244–763

  5. Bus via Changlun

    1. Take the bus from Mega Star Inn to Terminal Changlunbus bus R10
    2. Take the bus from Changlun to Terminal Bersepadu Selatanbus bus
    8h 43m
    RM 101–180

  6. Bus via Alor Setar

    1. Take the bus from Kayangan Square Kangar to Terminal Bas Shahab Perdanabus bus R14 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Alor Setar to KL Sentralbus bus Alor Setar
    8h 58m
    RM 47–334

  7. Bus, fly to Kuala Lumpur International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Kompleks Islam Perlis to Tnb Tanjung Sepahbus bus
    2. Fly from Alor Setar (AOR) to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)plane plane AOR - KUL
    3. Take the train from Klia T2 to Bandar Tasik Selatantrain train
    6h 13m
    RM 135–546

Kangar to Kuala Lumpur by bus

Calendar35Weekly Buses
Duration7h 2mAverage Duration
TicketRM 45Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 511.8 km
  • Duration: 6h 19m

What companies run services between Kangar, Malaysia and Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia?

KTM Intercity operates a train from Arau to Kuala Lumpur every 3 hours. Tickets cost RM 12–60 and the journey takes 5h 1m. Alternatively, Intercity Coach operates a bus from Kangar to Hentian Duta 4 times a day. Tickets cost RM 90–105 and the journey takes 7h 2m. Mara Liner also services this route once daily.

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