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How to get fromKangar to Shah Alamby train, bus, car, plane, or ferry

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There are 7 ways to get from Kangar to Shah Alam by train, bus, car, plane, or ferry

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Arau to Kl Sentraltrain train Ets
    6h 22m
    RM 33–109

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Kangar to Terminal Shah Alambus bus
    6h 52m
    RM 70–100

  3. Drive  477 km

    1. Drive from Kangar to Shah Alamcar car 477 km
    5h 19m
    RM 81–117

  4. Bus to Alor Setar, fly to Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah

    1. Take the bus from Kangar to Jitrabus bus
    2. Fly from Alor Setar (AOR) to Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah (SZB)plane plane AOR - SZB
    4h 44m
    RM 238–659

  5. Bus via Terminal Seksyen 17

    1. Take the bus from Kangar to Shah Alambus bus
    8h 18m
    RM 54–182

  6. Bus to Alor Setar, fly to Kuala Lumpur International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Kangar to Jitrabus 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 KL Sentraltrain train
    6h
    RM 139–462

  7. Ferry to Langkawi International Airport, fly to Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah

    1. Take the ferry from Kuala Perlis to Langkawi Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Fly from Langkawi International Airport (LGK) to Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah (SZB)plane plane LGK - SZB
    6h 30m
    RM 225–913

Kangar to Shah Alam by bus

Calendar21Weekly Buses
Duration8h 18mAverage Duration
TicketRM 54Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 524.5 km
  • Duration: 6h 22m

What companies run services between Kangar, Malaysia and Shah Alam, Malaysia?

KTM Intercity operates a train from Arau to Kl Sentral every 4 hours. Tickets cost RM 12–60 and the journey takes 5h 7m. KTM ETS also services this route every 4 hours. Alternatively, Intercity Coach operates a bus from Kangar to Terminal Shah Alam once daily. Tickets cost RM 70–100 and the journey takes 6h 52m.

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