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How to get fromKuala Lumpur to Merbokby train, bus, car, plane, car ferry, taxi, or tram

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There are 7 ways to get from Kuala Lumpur to Merbok by train, bus, car, plane, car ferry, taxi, or tram

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Kuala Lumpur to Bukit Mertajamtrain train Ets
    4h 42m
    RM 58–109

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Bersepadu Selatan to Sungai Petanibus bus
    5h 29m
    RM 109–143

  3. Drive 389.6 km

    1. Drive from Kuala Lumpur to Merbokcar car 389.6 km
    4h 13m
    RM 66–96

  4. MRT to Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah, fly to Penang International Airport, car ferry, train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Pasar Seni to Kwasa Sentraltrain train
    2. Fly from Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah (SZB) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane plane SZB - PEN
    3. Take the car ferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    4. Take the train from Butterworth to Sungai Petanitrain train
    5. Take the taxi from Sungai Petani to Merboktaxi taxi
    6h 34m
    RM 210–337

  5. Bus via George Town

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Bersepadu Selatan to Butterworthbus bus Tbs
    6h 39m
    RM 93–132

  6. MRT to Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah, fly to Alor Setar, tram, taxi

    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
    3. Take the tram from Anak Bukit to Guruntram tram
    4. Take the taxi from Gurun to Merboktaxi taxi
    5h 10m
    RM 258–579

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

    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 tram from Anak Bukit to Guruntram tram
    5h 38m
    RM 192–544

Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah (SZB) to Penang International Airport (PEN) flights

Calendar66Weekly Planes
Duration1h 15mAverage Duration
TicketRM 131Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 400 km
  • Duration: 4h 42m

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

KTM Intercity operates a train from Kuala Lumpur to Bukit Mertajam twice daily. Tickets cost RM 9–50 and the journey takes 3h 23m. Alternatively, Cosmic Express operates a bus from Terminal Bersepadu Selatan to Sungai Petani every 4 hours. Tickets cost RM 55–100 and the journey takes 5h 13m. Mayang Sari Express also services this route twice daily.

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