There are 6 ways to get from Kuala Lumpur to Kulim by train, bus, car, taxi, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Kuala Lumpur to Simpang Ampattrain Ets
3h 35mRM 39–85Bus via Masjid Jamek
cheapest- Take the bus from TBS Kuala Lumpur to Kulimbus TBS Kuala Lumpur
6h 26mRM 32–82Bus
- Take the bus from Terminal Bersepadu Selatan to Kulimbus
4h 31mRM 40–90Drive 339.2 km
- Drive from Kuala Lumpur to Kulimcar 339.2 km
3h 47mRM 58–83Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kuala Lumpur to Kulimtaxi 339.2 km
3h 47mRM 550–700MRT, fly, bus, taxi
- Take the train from Pasar Seni to Kwasa Sentraltrain
- Fly from Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah (SZB) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane SZB - PEN
- Take the bus from Sungai Nibong Bus Terminal to Bukit Mertajambus
- Take the taxi from Bukit Mertajam to Kulimtaxi
5h 21mRM 189–303
Kuala Lumpur to Kulim by subway and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kuala Lumpur to Kulim is to bus via Masjid Jamek which costs RM 30 - RM 85 and takes 6h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Kuala Lumpur to Kulim is to train which takes 3h 35m and costs RM 35 - RM 85.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Terminal Bersepadu Selatan and arriving at Kulim. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 31m.
No, there is no direct train from Kuala Lumpur to Kulim. However, there are services departing from Kuala Lumpur and arriving at Simpang Ampat via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 35m.
The distance between Kuala Lumpur and Kulim is 354 km. The road distance is 339.2 km.
The best way to get from Kuala Lumpur to Kulim without a car is to train which takes 3h 35m and costs RM 35 - RM 85.
It takes approximately 3h 35m to get from Kuala Lumpur to Kulim, including transfers.
Kuala Lumpur to Kulim bus services, operated by Cosmic Express, depart from Terminal Bersepadu Selatan station.
Kuala Lumpur to Kulim train services, operated by KTM Intercity, depart from Kuala Lumpur station.
The best way to get from Kuala Lumpur to Kulim is to train which takes 3h 35m and costs RM 35 - RM 85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs RM 40 - RM 90 and takes 4h 31m.
What companies run services between Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia and Kulim, Malaysia?
KTM Intercity operates a train from Kuala Lumpur to Simpang Ampat twice daily. Tickets cost RM 8–45 and the journey takes 3h 17m. Alternatively, Cosmic Express operates a bus from Terminal Bersepadu Selatan to Kulim every 4 hours. Tickets cost RM 45–90 and the journey takes 4h 31m. Mayang Sari Express also services this route once daily.
- Website
- fireflyz.com.my
Flights from Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah to Penang International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 120–280
Flights from Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah to Penang International Airport via Langkawi
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- When
- Monday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- RM 120–280
- Website
- malindoair.com
Flights from Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah to Penang International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 160–240
- Phone
- +603 - 9779 1200
- [email protected]
- Website
- ktmb.com.my
Train from Kuala Lumpur to Simpang Ampat
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 17m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- RM 8–45
- Website
- https://www.ktmb.com.my
- Shuttle
- RM 8–13
- Express
- RM 30–45
- Phone
- 1800-88-6782
- [email protected]
- Website
- mymrt.com.my
Train from Pasar Seni to Kwasa Sentral
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- RM 2–4
- Schedules at
- myrapid.com.my
- Phone
- 03-6205 1399
- Website
- busonlineticket.com
Bus from Terminal Bersepadu Selatan to Kulim
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 45–90
- 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
- 04-3312966
- Website
- easybook.com
Bus from Sungai Nibong Bus Terminal to Bukit Mertajam
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- RM 5–8
- Website
- https://www.easybook.com/en-sg/bus/operator/supernice-grassland
- Book at
- https://www.easybook.com/bus/booking/malaccanovotelmelaka-to-goldenmilecomplex
- Phone
- +604 332 5815
- [email protected]
- Website
- kpbekspres.com
Bus from TBS Kuala Lumpur to Kulim
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- RM 40–75
- Website
- http://www.kpbekspres.com/
- Phone
- 019-2179072
- [email protected]
- Website
- maralinergroup.my
Bus from TBS Kuala Lumpur to Kulim
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 30–80
- Website
- https://maralinergroup.my/
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Estimated price
- RM 30–700
Blue Cab
- Phone
- +6012 212 1718
- Website
- bluecab.my
Comfort Taxi
- Phone
- +603-6179 6000
- Website
- comforttaxi.com.my
Grab Taxi
- Website
- grab.com
Public Cab
- Phone
- +603 6259 2020
- Website
- publiccab.com
Sunlight Taxi
- Phone
- 1300-800-222
- Website
- sunlighttaxi.com
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 to Kulim bus services, operated by Cosmic Express, arrive at Kulim station.
Kuala Lumpur to Kulim train services, operated by KTM Intercity, arrive at Simpang Ampat station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kuala Lumpur to Kulim is 339 km. It takes approximately 3h 47m to drive from Kuala Lumpur to Kulim.
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