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How to get fromKuala Lumpur to Kangarby train, bus, car, plane, or ferry

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There are 8 ways to get from Kuala Lumpur to Kangar by train, bus, car, plane, or ferry

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Kuala Lumpur to Arautrain train Ets
    5h 5m
    RM 33–85

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Kuala Lumpur to Sungai Petanitrain train Ets
    2. Take the bus from Sungai Petani to Kangarbus bus
    7h 39m
    RM 29–81

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Hentian Duta to Kangarbus bus
    6h 57m
    RM 45–110

  4. Drive  476.9 km

    1. Drive from Kuala Lumpur to Kangarcar car 476.9 km
    5h 17m
    RM 81–117

  5. Fly Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah to Alor Setar, bus

    1. Fly from Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah (SZB) to Alor Setar (AOR)plane plane SZB - AOR
    2. Take the bus from Jitra to Kangarbus bus
    5h 15m
    RM 238–653

  6. Bus via Sungai Petani

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Bersepadu Selatan to Sungai Petanibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sungai Petani to Kangarbus bus
    8h 41m
    RM 77–112

  7. Train to Kuala Lumpur International Airport, fly to Alor Setar, bus

    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
    3. Take the bus from Jitra to Kangarbus bus
    5h 43m
    RM 162–445

  8. Fly Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah to Langkawi International Airport, ferry

    1. Fly from Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah (SZB) to Langkawi International Airport (LGK)plane plane SZB - LGK
    2. Take the ferry from Langkawi Ferry Terminal to Kuala Perlisferry ferry
    6h 52m
    RM 215–912

Kuala Lumpur to Kangar by bus

Calendar35Weekly Buses
Duration6h 57mAverage Duration
TicketRM 45Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 499.5 km
  • Duration: 5h 5m

What companies run services between Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia and Kangar, 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. Alternatively, Intercity Coach operates a bus from Hentian Duta to Kangar 4 times a day. Tickets cost RM 90–105 and the journey takes 6h 57m. Mara Liner also services this route once daily.

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