There are 5 ways to get from Kangar to Simpang Empat 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 Taipingtrain Ets
2h 22mRM 48–92Bus
- Take the bus from Kangar to Bagan Seraibus
4hRM 104–109Drive 202.3 km
- Drive from Kangar to Simpang Empatcar 202.3 km
2h 26mRM 80–116Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kangar to Simpang Empattaxi 202.3 km
2h 26mRM 280–340Bus, train
- Take the bus from Kangar to Butterworth Bus Terminalbus
- Take the train from Butterworth to Bagan Seraitrain Butterworth
4h 41mRM 50–75
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kangar to Simpang Empat is to bus and train which costs RM 50 - RM 75 and takes 4h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Kangar to Simpang Empat is to train which takes 2h 22m and costs RM 45 - RM 95.
No, there is no direct bus from Kangar to Simpang Empat. However, there are services departing from Kangar and arriving at Bagan Serai via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h.
No, there is no direct train from Kangar to Simpang Empat. However, there are services departing from Arau and arriving at Taiping via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 22m.
The distance between Kangar and Simpang Empat is 238 km. The road distance is 202.3 km.
The best way to get from Kangar to Simpang Empat without a car is to train which takes 2h 22m and costs RM 45 - RM 95.
It takes approximately 2h 22m to get from Kangar to Simpang Empat, including transfers.
Kangar to Simpang Empat bus services, operated by Sani Express, depart from Kangar station.
Kangar to Simpang Empat train services, operated by KTM Intercity, depart from Arau station.
The best way to get from Kangar to Simpang Empat is to train which takes 2h 22m and costs RM 45 - RM 95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs RM 100 - RM 110 and takes 4h.
What companies run services between Kangar, Malaysia and Simpang Empat, Malaysia?
KTM Intercity operates a train from Arau to Taiping every 3 hours. Tickets cost RM 5–35 and the journey takes 1h 56m. KTM ETS also services this route every 4 hours. Alternatively, Sani Express operates a bus from Kangar to Bagan Serai once daily. Tickets cost RM 80 and the journey takes 3h 48m.
- Phone
- +603 - 9779 1200
- [email protected]
- Website
- KTMB
Train from Arau to Taiping
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 5–35
- Website
- KTMB
- Shuttle
- RM 5–8
- Express
- RM 23–35
Train from Butterworth to Bagan Serai
- Ave. Duration
- 36 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 1–18
- Website
- KTMB
- Shuttle
- RM 1–3
- Express
- RM 12–18
- Phone
- +603 - 9779 1200
- [email protected]
- Website
- KTM
Train from Arau to Taiping
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 58m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 37
- Website
- KTM
- Silver
- RM 25–27
- Gold
- RM 37
- Platinum
- RM 47–50
Train from Butterworth to Bagan Serai
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 15
- Website
- KTM
- Silver
- RM 12–14
- Gold
- RM 15
- Platinum
- RM 16–18
- Phone
- +603 - 9779 1200
- [email protected]
- Website
- KTM Intercity
Train from Butterworth to Bagan Serai
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 13–18
- Website
- KTM Intercity
- Phone
- 019-627 9129
- [email protected]
- Website
- Sani Express
Bus from Kangar to Bagan Serai
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 48m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 80
- Website
- Sani Express
- Phone
- +60165217775
- [email protected]
- Website
- easybook.com
Bus from Kangar to Butterworth Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 57m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- RM 26–45
- Schedules at
- kesatuanexpress.com
- Book at
- easybook.com
- Phone
- +603 7728 8789
- [email protected]
- Website
- 12go.asia
Bus from Kangar to Butterworth Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 34m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 22
- Book at
- easybook.com
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- Estimated price
- RM 280–340
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 Simpang Empat bus services, operated by Sani Express, arrive at Bagan Serai station.
Kangar to Simpang Empat train services, operated by KTM Intercity, arrive at Taiping station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kangar to Simpang Empat is 202 km. It takes approximately 2h 26m to drive from Kangar to Simpang Empat.
There are 278+ hotels available in Simpang Empat.