There are 4 ways to get from Kulim to Kuala Perlis by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Bukit Mertajam to Arautrain Butterworth
1h 54mRM 97–129Drive 145.4 km
cheapest- Drive from Kulim to Kuala Perliscar 145.4 km
2h 1mRM 25–36Line 701 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Terminal Bas Bukit Mertajam to Penang Sentralbus 701 / ...
- Take the bus from Butterworth Bus Terminal to Kuala Perlisbus
5h 1mRM 58–93Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kulim to Kuala Perlistaxi 145.4 km
2h 1mRM 240–290
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kulim to Kuala Perlis is to drive which costs RM 24 - RM 40 and takes 2h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Kulim to Kuala Perlis is to train which takes 1h 54m and costs RM 95 - RM 130.
No, there is no direct bus from Kulim to Kuala Perlis. However, there are services departing from Terminal Bas Bukit Mertajam and arriving at Kuala Perlis via Butterworth Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 1m.
No, there is no direct train from Kulim to Kuala Perlis. However, there are services departing from Bukit Mertajam and arriving at Arau via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 54m.
The distance between Kulim and Kuala Perlis is 166 km. The road distance is 145.4 km.
The best way to get from Kulim to Kuala Perlis without a car is to train which takes 1h 54m and costs RM 95 - RM 130.
It takes approximately 1h 54m to get from Kulim to Kuala Perlis, including transfers.
Kulim to Kuala Perlis bus services, operated by Rapid Penang, depart from Terminal Bas Bukit Mertajam station.
Kulim to Kuala Perlis train services, operated by KTM Komuter, depart from Bukit Mertajam station.
The best way to get from Kulim to Kuala Perlis is to train which takes 1h 54m and costs RM 95 - RM 130. Alternatively, you can line 701 bus and bus, which costs RM 55 - RM 95 and takes 5h 1m.
What companies run services between Kulim, Malaysia and Kuala Perlis, Malaysia?
KTM Komuter operates a train from Bukit Mertajam to Arau hourly. Tickets cost RM 30–45 and the journey takes 1h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Kulim to Kuala Perlis via Terminal Bas Bukit Mertajam and Butterworth Bus Terminal in around 5h 1m.
- Phone
- +603 - 9779 1200
- [email protected]
- Website
- ktmb.com.my
Train from Bukit Mertajam to Arau
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 30–45
- Website
- https://www.ktmb.com.my/Komuter.html
- Phone
- +603-7885 2585
- [email protected]
- Website
- facebook.com
Bus from Terminal Bas Bukit Mertajam to Penang Sentral
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- RM 2–3
- Schedules at
- facebook.com
- Phone
- +60165217775
- [email protected]
- Website
- easybook.com
Bus from Butterworth Bus Terminal to Kuala Perlis
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- RM 22–50
- Schedules at
- kesatuanexpress.com
- Book at
- easybook.com
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Estimated price
- RM 240–290
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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More Questions & Answers
Kulim to Kuala Perlis bus services, operated by Rapid Penang, arrive at Penang Sentral station.
Kulim to Kuala Perlis train services, operated by KTM Komuter, arrive at Arau station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kulim to Kuala Perlis is 145 km. It takes approximately 2h 1m to drive from Kulim to Kuala Perlis.
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