There are 7 ways to get from Kuala Perlis to Batu Caves by train, bus, car, plane, tram, or ferry
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Train
best- Take the train from Arau to Sungai Bulohtrain Ets
5h 54mRM 46–129Bus via Bandar Tasik Selatan
- Take the bus from Kuala Perlis to TBS Kuala Lumpurbus Kuala Perlis
8h 17mRM 49–133Drive 464.1 km
- Drive from Kuala Perlis to Batu Cavescar 464.1 km
5h 21mRM 183–264Bus to Alor Setar, fly to Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah, tram
- Take the bus from Kuala Perlis to Jitrabus
- Fly from Alor Setar (AOR) to Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah (SZB)plane AOR - SZB
- Take the tram from Kl Sentral to Batu Cavestram
6h 43mRM 256–644Bus
- Take the bus from Kuala Perlis to Hentian Dutabus
9h 20mRM 54–112Bus to Alor Setar, fly to Kuala Lumpur International Airport, train
- Take the bus from Kuala Perlis to Jitrabus
- Fly from Alor Setar (AOR) to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)plane AOR - KUL
- Take the train from Klia T2 to KL Sentraltrain
7h 5mRM 147–437Ferry to Hat Yai, fly to Kuala Lumpur International Airport, train
- Take the ferry from Kuala Perlis Pier to Hat Yai Airportferry
- Fly from Hat Yai (HDY) to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)plane HDY - KUL
- Take the train from Klia T2 to KL Sentraltrain
9h 30mRM 400–899
Kuala Perlis to Batu Caves by bus and subway
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kuala Perlis to Batu Caves is to bus via Bandar Tasik Selatan which costs RM 45 - RM 140 and takes 8h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Kuala Perlis to Batu Caves is to drive which takes 5h 21m and costs RM 180 - RM 270.
No, there is no direct bus from Kuala Perlis to Batu Caves. However, there are services departing from Kuala Perlis and arriving at Sl493 Nissan via Kl41 Lrt Sultan Ismail/Wisma Sime Darby. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 17m.
No, there is no direct train from Kuala Perlis to Batu Caves. However, there are services departing from Arau and arriving at Batu Caves via Sungai Buloh and Kampung Batu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 54m.
The distance between Kuala Perlis and Batu Caves is 507 km. The road distance is 464.1 km.
The best way to get from Kuala Perlis to Batu Caves without a car is to train which takes 5h 54m and costs RM 45 - RM 130.
It takes approximately 5h 54m to get from Kuala Perlis to Batu Caves, including transfers.
Kuala Perlis to Batu Caves bus services, operated by Mara Liner, depart from Kuala Perlis station.
Kuala Perlis to Batu Caves train services, operated by KTM Intercity, depart from Arau station.
The best way to get from Kuala Perlis to Batu Caves is to train which takes 5h 54m and costs RM 45 - RM 130. Alternatively, you can bus via Bandar Tasik Selatan, which costs RM 45 - RM 140 and takes 8h 17m.
What companies run services between Kuala Perlis, Malaysia and Batu Caves, Malaysia?
KTM Intercity operates a train from Arau to Sungai Buloh every 3 hours. Tickets cost RM 12–60 and the journey takes 4h 40m. KTM ETS also services this route every 4 hours. Alternatively, Mara Liner operates a bus from Kuala Perlis to TBS Kuala Lumpur once daily. Tickets cost RM 45–110 and the journey takes 7h 15m. Sri Maju also services this route once daily.
- Website
- fireflyz.com.my
Flights from Alor Setar to Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 250–440
Flights from Alor Setar to Kuala Lumpur International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 180–390
- Website
- malaysiaairlines.com
Flights from Alor Setar to Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 250–440
Flights from Alor Setar to Kuala Lumpur International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 180–390
- Website
- airasia.com
Flights from Alor Setar to Kuala Lumpur International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 120–320
- Website
- airasia.com
Flights from Hat Yai to Kuala Lumpur International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 230–550
- Phone
- +603 - 9779 1200
- [email protected]
- Website
- KTMB
Train from Arau to Sungai Buloh
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 12–60
- Website
- KTMB
- Shuttle
- RM 12–17
- Express
- RM 40–60
Tram from Kl Sentral to Batu Caves
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 1–14
- Website
- KTMB
- Shuttle
- RM 1
- Express
- RM 9–14
- Phone
- +603 - 9779 1200
- [email protected]
- Website
- KTM
Train from Arau to Sungai Buloh
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 41m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 75
- Website
- KTM
- Silver
- RM 46–49
- Gold
- RM 75
- Platinum
- RM 98–103
- 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 1–75
- Website
- KLIA Ekspres
Train from Klia T2 to KL Sentral
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- RM 1–75
- Website
- KLIA Ekspres
- Phone
- 019-2179072
- [email protected]
- Website
- Maraliner
Bus from Kuala Perlis to TBS Kuala Lumpur
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 45–110
- Website
- Maraliner
Bus from Kuala Perlis to Hentian Duta
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 58m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- RM 50–110
- Website
- Maraliner
- Phone
- +60 5-253 8898
- [email protected]
- Website
- Sri Maju
Bus from Kuala Perlis to TBS Kuala Lumpur
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 50–130
- Website
- Sri Maju
- Phone
- 019-627 9129
- [email protected]
- Website
- Sani Express
Bus from Kuala Perlis to Jitra
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 24
- Website
- Sani Express
Bus from Kuala Perlis to Jitra
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 24
- Website
- Sani Express
- Phone
- 03-6205 1399
- Website
- busonlineticket.com
Bus from Kuala Perlis to Hentian Duta
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 58m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 70–100
- Schedules at
- cosmicexpress.com.my
- Book at
- easybook.com
- Phone
- +6012 4703155
- Website
- intercity.my
Bus from Kuala Perlis to Hentian Duta
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 54m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- RM 85–100
- Schedules at
- new.intercity.my
- Book at
- easybook.com
- Phone
- +66 2 326 1126
- [email protected]
- Website
- Satun Center Tour
Ferry from Kuala Perlis Pier to Hat Yai Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 158
- Schedules at
- Satun Center Tour
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Booking & Getting There
Kuala Perlis to Batu Caves bus services, operated by Mara Liner, arrive at TBS Kuala Lumpur station.
Kuala Perlis to Batu Caves train services, operated by KTM Intercity, arrive at Sungai Buloh station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kuala Perlis to Batu Caves is 464 km. It takes approximately 5h 21m to drive from Kuala Perlis to Batu Caves.
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