There are 7 ways to get from Kulim to Simpang Pulai by train, bus, car, taxi, 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.
Train
best- Take the train from Bukit Mertajam to Ipohtrain Ets
2h 27mRM 42–100Drive 153.1 km
cheapest- Drive from Kulim to Simpang Pulaicar 153.1 km
1h 51mRM 26–38Bus
- Take the bus from Kulim to Terminal Meru Rayabus
4h 14mRM 29–42Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kulim to Simpang Pulaitaxi 153.1 km
1h 51mRM 340–410Bus, train
- Take the bus from Kulim to Kamuntingbus
- Take the train from Kamunting to Ipohtrain Butterworth
4h 33mRM 32–58Bus, tram
- Take the bus from Kulim to Kamuntingbus
- Take the tram from Kamunting to Ipohtram Ipoh Line
4h 37mRM 32–51Bus via Kuala Kangsar
- Take the bus from Kulim to Kuala Kangsarbus
- Take the bus from Kuala Kangsar to Medan Kiddbus A31a
5h 7mRM 50–55
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kulim to Simpang Pulai is to drive which costs RM 25 - RM 40 and takes 1h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Kulim to Simpang Pulai is to drive which takes 1h 51m and costs RM 25 - RM 40.
No, there is no direct bus from Kulim to Simpang Pulai. However, there are services departing from Kulim and arriving at Kampung Sengat via Terminal Meru Raya and Medan Kidd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 14m.
No, there is no direct train from Kulim to Simpang Pulai. However, there are services departing from Bukit Mertajam and arriving at Ipoh via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 27m.
The distance between Kulim and Simpang Pulai is 188 km. The road distance is 153.1 km.
The best way to get from Kulim to Simpang Pulai without a car is to train which takes 2h 27m and costs RM 40 - RM 100.
It takes approximately 2h 27m to get from Kulim to Simpang Pulai, including transfers.
Kulim to Simpang Pulai bus services, operated by Naik Selalu Express, depart from Kulim station.
Kulim to Simpang Pulai train services, operated by KTM Intercity, depart from Bukit Mertajam station.
The best way to get from Kulim to Simpang Pulai is to train which takes 2h 27m and costs RM 40 - RM 100. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs RM 28 - RM 45 and takes 4h 14m.
What companies run services between Kulim, Malaysia and Simpang Pulai, Malaysia?
KTM Intercity operates a train from Bukit Mertajam to Ipoh every 3 hours. Tickets cost RM 4–28 and the journey takes 1h 28m. KTM Komuter also services this route every 2 hours. Alternatively, Naik Selalu Express operates a bus from Kulim to Terminal Meru Raya 5 times a day. Tickets cost RM 25–35 and the journey takes 2h 28m. KPB Express also services this route 3 times a day.
- Phone
- +603 - 9779 1200
- [email protected]
- Website
- KTMB
Train from Bukit Mertajam to Ipoh
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 4–28
- Website
- KTMB
- Shuttle
- RM 4–6
- Express
- RM 19–28
Train from Kamunting to Ipoh
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 2–20
- Website
- KTMB
- Shuttle
- RM 2–3
- Express
- RM 14–20
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
- Phone
- +603 - 9779 1200
- [email protected]
- Website
- KTM Intercity
Train from Bukit Mertajam to Ipoh
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 40–55
- Website
- KTM Intercity
Train from Kamunting to Ipoh
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 19–27
- Website
- KTM Intercity
- Website
- easybook.com
Bus from Kulim to Terminal Meru Raya
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- RM 25–35
- Schedules at
- easybook.com
- Book at
- easybook.com
Bus from Kulim to Kamunting
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 14–25
- Schedules at
- easybook.com
- Book at
- easybook.com
Bus from Kulim to Kamunting
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 14–25
- Schedules at
- easybook.com
- Book at
- easybook.com
- Phone
- +604 332 5815
- [email protected]
- Website
- KPB Express Facebook
Bus from Kulim to Terminal Meru Raya
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- RM 24–30
- Website
- KPB Express Facebook
- Phone
- 019-627 9129
- [email protected]
- Website
- Sani Express
Bus from Kulim to Kamunting
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 28
- Website
- Sani Express
Bus from Kulim to Kamunting
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 28
- Website
- Sani Express
Bus from Kulim to Kuala Kangsar
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 42
- Website
- Sani Express
- Phone
- 05-255 1128
- [email protected]
- Website
- peraktransit.com.my
Bus from Kuala Kangsar to Medan Kidd
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 7–11
- Schedules at
- peraktransit.com.my
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Estimated price
- RM 340–410
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 Simpang Pulai bus services, operated by Naik Selalu Express, arrive at Terminal Meru Raya station.
Kulim to Simpang Pulai train services, operated by KTM Intercity, arrive at Ipoh station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kulim to Simpang Pulai is 153 km. It takes approximately 1h 51m to drive from Kulim to Simpang Pulai.
There are 1517+ hotels available in Simpang Pulai.














