There are 5 ways to get from Kepala Batas to Kangar by train, bus, car, taxi, or tram
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 Tasek Gelugor to Arautrain Butterworth
2h 9mRM 32–88Line 601 bus, tram
cheapest- Take the bus from Kompleks Kepala Batas to (M1) Penang Sentralbus 601
- Take the tram from Butterworth to Arautram Padang Besar Line
3h 38mRM 7–45Line 601 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Kompleks Kepala Batas to (M1) Penang Sentralbus 601
- Take the bus from Butterworth Bus Terminal to Kangarbus
4h 18mRM 18–48Drive 124.2 km
- Drive from Kepala Batas to Kangarcar 124.2 km
1h 32mRM 49–71Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kepala Batas to Kangartaxi 124.2 km
1h 32mRM 170–210
Kepala Batas to Kangar by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kepala Batas to Kangar is to line 601 bus and bus which costs RM 18 - RM 50 and takes 4h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Kepala Batas to Kangar is to drive which takes 1h 32m and costs RM 45 - RM 75.
No, there is no direct bus from Kepala Batas to Kangar. However, there are services departing from Kompleks Kepala Batas and arriving at Kangar via Butterworth Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 18m.
No, there is no direct train from Kepala Batas to Kangar. However, there are services departing from Tasek Gelugor and arriving at Arau via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 9m.
The distance between Kepala Batas and Kangar is 136 km. The road distance is 124.2 km.
The best way to get from Kepala Batas to Kangar without a car is to train which takes 2h 9m and costs RM 30 - RM 90.
It takes approximately 2h 9m to get from Kepala Batas to Kangar, including transfers.
Kepala Batas to Kangar bus services, operated by Rapid Penang, depart from Kompleks Kepala Batas station.
Kepala Batas to Kangar train services, operated by KTM Komuter, depart from Tasek Gelugor station.
The best way to get from Kepala Batas to Kangar is to train which takes 2h 9m and costs RM 30 - RM 90. Alternatively, you can line 601 bus and bus, which costs RM 18 - RM 50 and takes 4h 18m.
What companies run services between Kepala Batas, Penang, Malaysia and Kangar, Malaysia?
KTM Komuter operates a train from Tasek Gelugor to Arau hourly. Tickets cost RM 28–40 and the journey takes 1h 9m. Two other operators also service this route. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kompleks Kepala Batas to Kangar via (M1) Penang Sentral and Butterworth Bus Terminal in around 4h 18m.
- Phone
- +603 - 9779 1200
- [email protected]
- Website
- KTM Intercity
Train from Tasek Gelugor to Arau
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 28–40
- Website
- KTM Intercity
- Phone
- +603 - 9779 1200
- [email protected]
- Website
- KTMB
Train from Tasek Gelugor to Arau
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 3–24
- Website
- KTMB
- Shuttle
- RM 3–5
- Express
- RM 16–24
Tram from Butterworth to Arau
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 3–26
- Website
- KTMB
- Shuttle
- RM 3–6
- Express
- RM 18–26
- Phone
- +603 - 9779 1200
- [email protected]
- Website
- KTM
Train from Tasek Gelugor to Arau
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- RM 24
- Website
- KTM
- Silver
- RM 17–19
- Gold
- RM 24
- Platinum
- RM 29–31
- Phone
- +603-7885 2585
- [email protected]
- Website
- Rapid Penang
Bus from Kompleks Kepala Batas to (M1) Penang Sentral
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 2–3
- Schedules at
- Rapid Penang
Bus from Kompleks Kepala Batas to (M1) Penang Sentral
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 2–3
- Schedules at
- Rapid Penang
- Phone
- +60165217775
- [email protected]
- Website
- easybook.com
Bus from Butterworth Bus Terminal to Kangar
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- RM 22–45
- Schedules at
- kesatuanexpress.com
- Book at
- easybook.com
- Phone
- +60 5-253 8898
- [email protected]
- Website
- Sri Maju
Bus from Butterworth Bus Terminal to Kangar
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 16–45
- Website
- Sri Maju
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Estimated price
- RM 170–210
Penang Taxi Drivers Association
- Phone
- +60 4 262 5721
Sunshine Radio Taxi
- Phone
- +60 4 642 5961
PenGuard Limo Service
- Phone
- +60177367817
- Website
- edwardganteckwee.wixsite.com
Teksi Sungai Petani
- Phone
- +60 13-418 1618
Teksi Sungai Petani PAKCIK OSMAN 24JAM
- Phone
- +60 16-428 9747
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Booking & Getting There
Kepala Batas to Kangar bus services, operated by Rapid Penang, arrive at (M1) Penang Sentral station.
Kepala Batas to Kangar train services, operated by KTM Komuter, arrive at Arau station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kepala Batas to Kangar is 124 km. It takes approximately 1h 32m to drive from Kepala Batas to Kangar.
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