There are 10 ways to get from Kulim to Nilai by train, bus, tram, car, taxi, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Bukit Mertajam to Kuala Lumpurtrain Ets
- Take the train from Kuala Lumpur to Nilaitrain Batu Caves
6h 30mRM 58–110Bus, tram, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Kulim to Kamuntingbus
- Take the tram from Kamunting to Ipohtram
- Take the train from Ipoh to Kl Sentraltrain Ets
- Take the tram from Kl Sentral to Nilaitram
9h 7mRM 24–97Bus, tram
- Take the bus from Kulim to Terminal Bersepadu Selatanbus
- Take the tram from Bdr Tasek Selatan to Nilaitram Seremban Line
6h 32mRM 41–102Drive 384.5 km
- Drive from Kulim to Nilaicar 384.5 km
4h 25mRM 65–94Taxi, bus to Penang International Airport, fly to Kuala Lumpur International Airport, bus
- 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 Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)plane PEN - KUL
- Take the bus from Klia 1 2 to Nilai Sentralbus
4h 52mRM 143–289Bus
- Take the bus from Kulim to Klia T1bus Kulim
- Take the bus from Klia 1 2 to Nilai Sentralbus Nilai Sentral - Klia
7h 8mRM 74–104Bus, train
- Take the bus from Kulim to Kamuntingbus
- Take the bus from Kamunting to Terminal Bersepadu Selatanbus
- Take the train from Bandar Tasik Selatan to Nilaitrain
8h 19mRM 71–139Tram to Alor Setar, fly to Kuala Lumpur International Airport, bus
- Take the tram from Bukit Mertajam to Anak Bukittram
- Fly from Alor Setar (AOR) to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)plane AOR - KUL
- Take the bus from Klia 1 2 to Nilai Sentralbus
5h 4mRM 162–438Taxi, bus to Penang International Airport, fly to Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah, train, bus
- 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 Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah (SZB)plane PEN - SZB
- Take the train from KL Sentral to Klia T2train
- Take the bus from Klia2 to Nilai Sentralbus
6h 40mRM 190–372Tram to Alor Setar, fly to Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah, train, bus
- Take the tram from Bukit Mertajam to Anak Bukittram
- Fly from Alor Setar (AOR) to Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah (SZB)plane AOR - SZB
- Take the train from KL Sentral to Klia T2train
- Take the bus from Klia2 to Nilai Sentralbus
6h 57mRM 269–791
Kulim to Nilai by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kulim to Nilai is to bus and tram and train which costs RM 24 - RM 100 and takes 9h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Kulim to Nilai is to drive which takes 4h 25m and costs RM 65 - RM 95.
No, there is no direct bus from Kulim to Nilai. However, there are services departing from Kulim and arriving at Nilai Sentral via Klia 1 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 8m.
No, there is no direct train from Kulim to Nilai. However, there are services departing from Bukit Mertajam and arriving at Nilai via Kuala Lumpur. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 30m.
The distance between Kulim and Nilai is 431 km. The road distance is 384.5 km.
The best way to get from Kulim to Nilai without a car is to train which takes 6h 30m and costs RM 55 - RM 110.
It takes approximately 6h 30m to get from Kulim to Nilai, including transfers.
Kulim to Nilai bus services, operated by KPB Express, depart from Kulim station.
Kulim to Nilai train services, operated by KTM Intercity, depart from Bukit Mertajam station.
The best way to get from Kulim to Nilai is to train which takes 6h 30m and costs RM 55 - RM 110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs RM 70 - RM 110 and takes 7h 8m.
What companies run services between Kulim, Malaysia and Nilai, Malaysia?
You can take a vehicle from Kulim to Nilai via Bukit Mertajam and Kuala Lumpur in around 6h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kulim to Nilai Sentral via Klia T1 and Klia 1 2 in around 7h 8m.
- Website
- malaysiaairlines.com
Flights from Penang International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 95–470
Flights from Alor Setar to Kuala Lumpur International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 190–320
Flights from Penang International Airport to Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 140–280
Flights from Alor Setar to Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 240–450
- Phone
- +603 - 9779 1200
- [email protected]
- Website
- KTMB
Train from Bukit Mertajam to Kuala Lumpur
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 48m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 9–50
- Website
- KTMB
- Shuttle
- RM 9–14
- Express
- RM 30–50
Tram from Bdr Tasek Selatan to Nilai
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- RM 1–17
- Website
- KTMB
- Shuttle
- RM 1–2
- Express
- RM 11–17
Tram from Kamunting to Ipoh
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 2–20
- Website
- KTMB
- Shuttle
- RM 2–3
- Express
- RM 13–20
Train from Ipoh to Kl Sentral
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 5–35
- Website
- KTMB
- Shuttle
- RM 5–8
- Express
- RM 22–35
Tram from Kl Sentral to Nilai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- RM 1–18
- Website
- KTMB
- Shuttle
- RM 1–3
- Express
- RM 12–18
Tram from Bukit Mertajam to Anak Bukit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 2–22
- Website
- KTMB
- Shuttle
- RM 2–4
- Express
- RM 15–22
Tram from Bukit Mertajam to Anak Bukit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 2–22
- Website
- KTMB
- Shuttle
- RM 2–4
- Express
- RM 15–22
- Phone
- 03-6205 1399
- Website
- busonlineticket.com
Bus from Kulim to Terminal Bersepadu Selatan
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 33m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- RM 65–90
- Schedules at
- cosmicexpress.com.my
- Book at
- easybook.com
- 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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More Questions & Answers
Kulim to Nilai bus services, operated by KPB Express, arrive at Klia T1 station.
Kulim to Nilai train services, operated by KTM Intercity, arrive at Kuala Lumpur station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kulim to Nilai is 384 km. It takes approximately 4h 25m to drive from Kulim to Nilai.
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