There are 7 ways to get from Kuala Lumpur Airport (KUL) to Kulim by plane, bus, taxi, train, rideshare, car, or tram
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Fly to Penang International Airport, bus, taxi
best- Fly from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane KUL - PEN
- Take the bus from Sungai Nibong Bus Terminal to Bukit Mertajambus
- Take the taxi from Bukit Mertajam to Kulimtaxi
3h 11mRM 145–265Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Klia T2 to Bandar Tasik Selatantrain KLIA Transit
- Take the bus from Terminal Bersepadu Selatan to Kulimbus
6h 12mRM 42–158Train
- Take the train from Klia T2 to KL Sentraltrain KLIA Ekspres / ...
- Take the train from Kuala Lumpur to Bukit Mertajamtrain Ets
5h 47mRM 47–183Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Kuala Lumpur-KUL to Kulim379.2 km
4h 12mRM 270–350Drive 379.2 km
- Drive from Kuala Lumpur Airport (KUL) to Kulimcar 379.2 km
4h 12mRM 64–92Fly to Alor Setar, tram, bus
- Fly from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Alor Setar (AOR)plane KUL - AOR
- Take the tram from Anak Bukit to Sungai Petanitram
- Take the bus from Sungai Petani to Kulimbus
4h 1mRM 136–376Bus
- Take the bus from Klia T2 to Kulimbus Kulim
6h 50mRM 71–93
Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Penang International Airport (PEN) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kuala Lumpur Airport (KUL) to Kulim is to drive which costs RM 60 - RM 95 and takes 4h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Kuala Lumpur Airport (KUL) to Kulim is to fly and bus and taxi which takes 3h 11m and costs RM 140 - RM 270.
No, there is no direct bus from Kuala Lumpur Airport (KUL) to Kulim. However, there are services departing from Klia 1 2 and arriving at Kulim via Klia T2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 50m.
No, there is no direct train from Kuala Lumpur Airport (KUL) to Kulim. However, there are services departing from Klia T2 and arriving at Bukit Mertajam via Kuala Lumpur. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 47m.
The distance between Kuala Lumpur Airport (KUL) and Kulim is 370 km. The road distance is 379.2 km.
The best way to get from Kuala Lumpur Airport (KUL) to Kulim without a car is to train which takes 5h 47m and costs RM 45 - RM 190.
It takes approximately 3h 11m to get from Kuala Lumpur Airport (KUL) to Kulim, including transfers.
Kuala Lumpur Airport (KUL) to Kulim bus services, operated by KPB Express, depart from Klia T2 station.
Kuala Lumpur Airport (KUL) to Kulim train services, operated by KLIA Express, depart from Klia T2 station.
The best way to get from Kuala Lumpur Airport (KUL) to Kulim is to train which takes 5h 47m and costs RM 45 - RM 190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs RM 70 - RM 95 and takes 6h 50m.
What companies run services between Kuala Lumpur Airport (KUL), Malaysia and Kulim, Malaysia?
You can take a bus from Klia 1 2 to Kulim via Klia2, Klia T2, Kl Sentral, Kl1079 Kl Sentral, Kl1925 Jabatan Warisan Negara, Kuala Lumpur, and Bukit Mertajam in around 5h 47m. Alternatively, KPB Express operates a bus from Klia T2 to Kulim once daily. Tickets cost RM 70–90 and the journey takes 5h 49m.
- Website
- airasia.com
Flights from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Penang International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 110–190
Flights from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Penang International Airport via Langkawi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 110–190
Flights from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Alor Setar
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 100–320
- Website
- fireflyz.com.my
Flights from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Penang International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 65–310
Flights from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Alor Setar
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 220–370
- Website
- malaysiaairlines.com
Flights from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Penang International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 65–310
Flights from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Alor Setar
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 220–370
- Website
- malindoair.com
Flights from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Penang International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 140–230
- Phone
- +603 2267 8000
- [email protected]
- Website
- KLIA Ekspres
Train from Klia T2 to KL Sentral
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- RM 1–80
- Website
- KLIA Ekspres
Train from Klia T2 to Bandar Tasik Selatan
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- RM 1–65
- Website
- KLIA Ekspres
- Phone
- +603 - 9779 1200
- [email protected]
- Website
- KTMB
Train from Kuala Lumpur to Bukit Mertajam
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 46m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 9–50
- Website
- KTMB
- Shuttle
- RM 9–14
- Express
- RM 30–50
Tram from Anak Bukit to Sungai Petani
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 1–19
- Website
- KTMB
- Shuttle
- RM 1–3
- Express
- RM 13–19
- Phone
- 04-3312966
- Website
- Supernice Grassland
Bus from Sungai Nibong Bus Terminal to Bukit Mertajam
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- RM 5–8
- Website
- Supernice Grassland
- Book at
- Supernice Grassland
- Phone
- 03-6205 1399
- Website
- busonlineticket.com
Bus from Terminal Bersepadu Selatan to Kulim
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 65–90
- Schedules at
- cosmicexpress.com.my
- Book at
- easybook.com
- Phone
- +606 952 0642
- [email protected]
- Website
- mayangsariexpress.com.my
Bus from Terminal Bersepadu Selatan to Kulim
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 40–85
- Schedules at
- mayangsariexpress.com.my
- Book at
- easybook.com
- Phone
- 019-627 9129
- [email protected]
- Website
- Sani Express
Bus from Sungai Petani to Kulim
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 8–14
- Website
- Sani Express
- Phone
- +604 332 5815
- [email protected]
- Website
- KPB Express
Bus from Klia T2 to Kulim
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 49m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 70–90
- Website
- KPB Express
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Kuala Lumpur-KUL to Kulim
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 12m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- RM 270–350
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Estimated price
- RM 30–40
Grab Taxi
- Website
- grab.com
Penang Taxi Drivers Association
- Phone
- +604 262 5721
- Website
- penang-traveltips.com
Speedy Taxi
- Phone
- +60124929204
- Website
- penang-taxis.blogspot.com
Sunshine Radio Taxi
- Phone
- +604 642 5961
- Website
- penang-traveltips.com
Public Transport Cooperative
- Phone
- +60 5-716 0733
Taxi service Batu Kawan
- Phone
- +60 12-579 9765
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More Questions & Answers
Kuala Lumpur Airport (KUL) to Kulim bus services, operated by KPB Express, arrive at Kulim station.
Kuala Lumpur Airport (KUL) to Kulim train services, operated by KLIA Express, arrive at KL Sentral station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kuala Lumpur Airport (KUL) to Kulim is 379 km. It takes approximately 4h 12m to drive from Kuala Lumpur Airport (KUL) to Kulim.
There are 730+ hotels available in Kulim.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Kuala Lumpur Airport (KUL) and Kulim. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.




















