There are 8 ways to get from Kulim to Johor Bahru by taxi, bus, plane, train, car, or tram
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Taxi, bus to Penang International Airport, fly to Senai International Airport
best- Take the taxi from Kulim to Bukit Mertajamtaxi
- Take the bus from Bukit Mertajam to Sungai Nibong Bus Terminalbus
- Fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Senai International Airport (JHB)plane PEN - JHB
4h 29mRM 228–483Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Kulim to Terminal Bersepadu Selatanbus
- Take the train from Bdr Tasek Selatan to Jb Sentraltrain Ets
9h 11mRM 48–135Train
- Take the train from Bukit Mertajam to JB Sentraltrain Southbound
8h 26mRM 54–153Drive 667.6 km
- Drive from Kulim to Johor Bahrucar 667.6 km
7h 17mRM 113–163Tram to Alor Setar, fly to Senai International Airport
- Take the tram from Bukit Mertajam to Anak Bukittram
- Fly from Alor Setar (AOR) to Senai International Airport (JHB)plane AOR - JHB
4h 41mRM 267–601Taxi, bus to Penang International Airport, fly to Singapore Changi Airport
- Take the taxi from Kulim to Bukit Mertajamtaxi
- Take the bus from Bukit Mertajam to Sungai Nibong Bus Terminalbus
- Fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Singapore Changi Airport (SIN)plane PEN - SIN
6h 19mRM 254–905Bus
- Take the bus from Kulim to Larkin Bus Terminalbus Kulim
9h 23mRM 75–140Bus via Kuala Lumpur
- Take the bus from Kulim to Kamuntingbus
- Take the bus from Kamunting to Terminal Bersepadu Selatanbus
- Take the bus from Terminal Bersepadu Selatan to Johor Larkin Terminalbus
10h 53mRM 108–153
Kulim to Johor Bahru by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kulim to Johor Bahru is to bus and train which costs RM 45 - RM 140 and takes 9h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Kulim to Johor Bahru is to taxi and bus and fly which takes 4h 29m and costs RM 220 - RM 490.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Kulim and arriving at Larkin Bus Terminal. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9h 23m.
No, there is no direct train from Kulim to Johor Bahru. However, there are services departing from Bukit Mertajam and arriving at JB Sentral via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 26m.
The distance between Kulim and Johor Bahru is 629 km. The road distance is 667.6 km.
The best way to get from Kulim to Johor Bahru without a car is to train which takes 8h 26m and costs RM 50 - RM 160.
It takes approximately 4h 29m to get from Kulim to Johor Bahru, including transfers.
Kulim to Johor Bahru bus services, operated by KPB Express, depart from Kulim station.
Kulim to Johor Bahru train services, operated by KTM ETS, depart from Bukit Mertajam station.
The best way to get from Kulim to Johor Bahru is to train which takes 8h 26m and costs RM 50 - RM 160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs RM 75 - RM 140 and takes 9h 23m.
What companies run services between Kulim, Malaysia and Johor Bahru, Malaysia?
KTM ETS operates a train from Bukit Mertajam to JB Sentral once daily. Tickets cost RM 109 and the journey takes 8h 9m. KTM Intercity also services this route once daily. Alternatively, KPB Express operates a bus from Kulim to Larkin Bus Terminal 3 times a day. Tickets cost RM 75–140 and the journey takes 9h 23m.
- Website
- airasia.com
Flights from Penang International Airport to Senai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 180–370
Flights from Penang International Airport to Senai International Airport via Kuala Lumpur
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 180–370
Flights from Alor Setar to Senai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- RM 200–550
Flights from Penang International Airport to Singapore Changi Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 170–800
Flights from Penang International Airport to Singapore Changi Airport via Kuala Lumpur
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 170–800
- Phone
- +603 - 9779 1200
- [email protected]
- Website
- KTM
Train from Bukit Mertajam to JB Sentral
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 9m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 109
- Website
- KTM
- Silver
- RM 65–70
- Gold
- RM 109
- Platinum
- RM 145–155
Train from Bdr Tasek Selatan to Jb Sentral
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 6m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 56
- Website
- KTM
- Silver
- RM 35–38
- Gold
- RM 56
- Platinum
- RM 72–77
- Phone
- 04-3312966
- Website
- Supernice Grassland
Bus from Bukit Mertajam to Sungai Nibong Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 5–9
- Website
- Supernice Grassland
- Book at
- Supernice Grassland
Bus from Bukit Mertajam to Sungai Nibong Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 5–9
- Website
- Supernice Grassland
- Book at
- Supernice Grassland
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Estimated price
- RM 30–40
Public Transport Cooperative
- Phone
- +60 5-716 0733
Taxi service Batu Kawan
- Phone
- +60 12-579 9765
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
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
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Booking & Getting There
Kulim to Johor Bahru bus services, operated by KPB Express, arrive at Larkin Bus Terminal station.
Kulim to Johor Bahru train services, operated by KTM ETS, arrive at JB Sentral station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kulim to Johor Bahru is 668 km. It takes approximately 7h 17m to drive from Kulim to Johor Bahru.
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