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How to get fromKuala Lumpur to Arauby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Kuala Lumpur to Arau by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Kuala Lumpur to Arautrain train Ets
    4h 57m
    RM 12–80

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Bersepadu Selatan to Alor Setarbus bus
    6h 34m
    RM 66–133

  3. Drive 475.4 km

    1. Drive from Kuala Lumpur to Araucar car 475.4 km
    5h 9m
    RM 80–115

  4. MRT to Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah, fly

    1. Take the train from Pasar Seni to Kwasa Sentraltrain train
    2. Fly from Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah (SZB) to Alor Setar (AOR)plane plane SZB - AOR
    4h 19m
    RM 263–593

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Bersepadu Selatan to Butterworthbus bus Tbs
    2. Take the train from Butterworth to Arautrain train Butterworth
    7h 14m
    RM 93–131

  6. Train to Kuala Lumpur International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Bandar Tasik Selatan to Klia T2train train
    2. Fly from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Alor Setar (AOR)plane plane KUL - AOR
    4h 47m
    RM 127–427

Kuala Lumpur to Arau by train

Calendar91Weekly Trains
Duration4h 57mAverage Duration
TicketRM 12Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 489.4 km
  • Duration: 4h 57m

What companies run services between Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia and Arau, Malaysia?

KTM Intercity operates a train from Kuala Lumpur to Arau every 4 hours. Tickets cost RM 12–60 and the journey takes 4h 57m. KTM ETS also services this route 5 times a day. Alternatively, Intercity Coach operates a bus from Terminal Bersepadu Selatan to Alor Setar 4 times a day. Tickets cost RM 85–95 and the journey takes 5h 36m. Cosmic Express also services this route 3 times a day.

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