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How to get fromKepala Batas to Kangarby train, bus, car, taxi, or tram

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There are 5 ways to get from Kepala Batas to Kangar by train, bus, car, taxi, or tram

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Tasek Gelugor to Arautrain train Butterworth
    2h 9m
    RM 32–88
  2. Line 601 bus, tram

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Kompleks Kepala Batas to (M1) Penang Sentralbus bus 601
    2. Take the tram from Butterworth to Arautram tram Padang Besar Line
    3h 38m
    RM 7–45
  3. Line 601 bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Kompleks Kepala Batas to (M1) Penang Sentralbus bus 601
    2. Take the bus from Butterworth Bus Terminal to Kangarbus bus
    4h 18m
    RM 18–48
  4. Drive  124.2 km

    1. Drive from Kepala Batas to Kangarcar car 124.2 km
    1h 32m
    RM 49–71
  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Kepala Batas to Kangartaxi taxi 124.2 km
    1h 32m
    RM 170–210

Kepala Batas to Kangar by bus

Calendar35Weekly Buses
Duration4h 18mAverage Duration
TicketRM 18Cheapest Price
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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.

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