There are 4 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.
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kangar to Simpang Empat is to drive which costs RM 30 - RM 50 and takes 2h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Kangar to Simpang Empat is to train which takes 2h 23m 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 23m.
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 23m and costs RM 45 - RM 95.
It takes approximately 2h 23m 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 23m and costs RM 45 - RM 95. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs RM 105 - 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 4 hours. Tickets cost RM 5–35 and the journey takes 1h 57m. 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 81 and the journey takes 3h 48m.
- Phone
- +603 - 9779 1200
- [email protected]
- Website
- KTMB
Train from Arau to Taiping
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 5–35
- Website
- KTMB
- Shuttle
- RM 5–8
- Express
- RM 23–35
- 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
- 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 81
- Website
- Sani Express
- 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 280+ hotels available in Simpang Empat.







