There are 6 ways to get from Merbok to Kuala Lumpur by train, bus, car, taxi, tram, car ferry, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Sungai Petani to Kuala Lumpurtrain Ets
4h 26mRM 49–101Bus
- Take the bus from Sungai Petani to Terminal Bersepadu Selatanbus
5h 33mRM 101–143Drive 388 km
- Drive from Merbok to Kuala Lumpurcar 388 km
4h 17mRM 66–95Taxi, tram, car ferry to Penang International Airport, fly
- Take the taxi from Merbok to Sungai Petanitaxi
- Take the tram from Sungai Petani to Butterworthtram
- Take the carferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry
- Fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah (SZB)plane PEN - SZB
6h 13mRM 185–295Train via Simpang Tiga Pasir
- Take the train from Sungai Petani to Kuala Lumpurtrain Southbound
6h 7mRM 74–76Taxi, train to Alor Setar, fly
- Take the taxi from Merbok to Guruntaxi
- Take the train from Gurun to Alor Setartrain
- Fly from Alor Setar (AOR) to Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah (SZB)plane AOR - SZB
5h 48mRM 263–694
Penang International Airport (PEN) to Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah (SZB) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Merbok to Kuala Lumpur is to train via Simpang Tiga Pasir which costs RM 73 - RM 77 and takes 6h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Merbok to Kuala Lumpur is to drive which takes 4h 17m and costs RM 65 - RM 95.
No, there is no direct bus from Merbok to Kuala Lumpur. However, there are services departing from Sungai Petani and arriving at Terminal Bersepadu Selatan via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 33m.
No, there is no direct train from Merbok to Kuala Lumpur. However, there are services departing from Sungai Petani and arriving at Kuala Lumpur via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 26m.
The distance between Merbok and Kuala Lumpur is 412 km. The road distance is 388 km.
The best way to get from Merbok to Kuala Lumpur without a car is to train which takes 4h 26m and costs RM 45 - RM 110.
It takes approximately 4h 26m to get from Merbok to Kuala Lumpur, including transfers.
Merbok to Kuala Lumpur bus services, operated by Cosmic Express, depart from Sungai Petani station.
Merbok to Kuala Lumpur train services, operated by KTM Intercity, depart from Sungai Petani station.
The best way to get from Merbok to Kuala Lumpur is to train which takes 4h 26m and costs RM 45 - RM 110. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs RM 100 - RM 150 and takes 5h 33m.
What companies run services between Merbok, Malaysia and Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia?
KTM Intercity operates a train from Sungai Petani to Kuala Lumpur every 4 hours. Tickets cost RM 10–55 and the journey takes 4h 10m. Alternatively, Cosmic Express operates a bus from Sungai Petani to Terminal Bersepadu Selatan 5 times a day. Tickets cost RM 70–100 and the journey takes 5h 16m. Mayang Sari Express also services this route twice daily.
- Website
- fireflyz.com.my
Flights from Penang International Airport to Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 130–270
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 Sungai Petani to Kuala Lumpur
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 10–55
- Website
- KTMB
- Shuttle
- RM 10–15
- Express
- RM 35–55
Tram from Sungai Petani to Butterworth
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 1–17
- Website
- KTMB
- Shuttle
- RM 1–2
- Express
- RM 11–17
Train from Gurun to Alor Setar
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- RM 1–16
- Website
- KTMB
- Shuttle
- RM 1–2
- Express
- RM 11–16
- Phone
- 03-6205 1399
- Website
- busonlineticket.com
Bus from Sungai Petani to Terminal Bersepadu Selatan
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 16m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- RM 70–100
- Schedules at
- cosmicexpress.com.my
- Book at
- easybook.com
- Phone
- 04-375 2400
- [email protected]
- Website
- penangport.com.my
Car ferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 2
- Schedules at
- penangport.com.my
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Estimated price
- RM 35–75
PenGuard Limo Service
- Phone
- +60177367817
- Website
- edwardganteckwee.wixsite.com
Teksi Sungai Petani
- Phone
- +60 13-418 1618
Teksi Sungai Petani PAKCIK OSMAN 24JAM
- Phone
- +60 16-428 9747
PenGuard Limo Service
- Phone
- +60177367817
- Website
- edwardganteckwee.wixsite.com
Teksi Sungai Petani
- Phone
- +60 13-418 1618
Teksi Sungai Petani PAKCIK OSMAN 24JAM
- Phone
- +60 16-428 9747
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More Questions & Answers
Merbok to Kuala Lumpur bus services, operated by Cosmic Express, arrive at Terminal Bersepadu Selatan station.
Merbok to Kuala Lumpur train services, operated by KTM Intercity, arrive at Kuala Lumpur station.
Yes, the driving distance between Merbok to Kuala Lumpur is 388 km. It takes approximately 4h 17m to drive from Merbok to Kuala Lumpur.
There are 8260+ hotels available in Kuala Lumpur.