There are 4 ways to get from Nibong Tebal to Kangar by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Bukit Mertajam to Arautrain Butterworth
2h 25mRM 51–84Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Nibong Tebal to (M1) Penang Sentralbus Eb80
- Take the bus from Butterworth Bus Terminal to Kangarbus
4h 23mRM 20–49Drive 168.1 km
- Drive from Nibong Tebal to Kangarcar 168.1 km
2h 2mRM 29–42Taxi
- Take the taxi from Nibong Tebal to Kangartaxi 168.1 km
2h 2mRM 280–330
Nibong Tebal to Kangar by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Nibong Tebal to Kangar is to bus which costs RM 19 - RM 50 and takes 4h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Nibong Tebal to Kangar is to drive which takes 2h 2m and costs RM 28 - RM 45.
No, there is no direct bus from Nibong Tebal to Kangar. However, there are services departing from Nibong Tebal and arriving at Kangar via Butterworth Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 23m.
No, there is no direct train from Nibong Tebal to Kangar. However, there are services departing from Nibong Tebal and arriving at Arau via Bukit Mertajam. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 25m.
The distance between Nibong Tebal and Kangar is 165 km. The road distance is 168.1 km.
The best way to get from Nibong Tebal to Kangar without a car is to train which takes 2h 25m and costs RM 50 - RM 85.
It takes approximately 2h 25m to get from Nibong Tebal to Kangar, including transfers.
Nibong Tebal to Kangar bus services, operated by Rapid Penang, depart from Nibong Tebal station.
Nibong Tebal to Kangar train services, operated by KTM Komuter, depart from Bukit Mertajam station.
The best way to get from Nibong Tebal to Kangar is to train which takes 2h 25m and costs RM 50 - RM 85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs RM 19 - RM 50 and takes 4h 23m.
What companies run services between Nibong Tebal, Malaysia and Kangar, 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 bus from Nibong Tebal to Kangar via (M1) Penang Sentral and Butterworth Bus Terminal in around 4h 23m.
- 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
- myrapid.com.my
Bus from Nibong Tebal to (M1) Penang Sentral
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 3–5
- Schedules at
- myrapid.com.my
- Phone
- +60165217775
- [email protected]
- Website
- easybook.com
Bus from Butterworth Bus Terminal to Kangar
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 36m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- RM 22–45
- Schedules at
- kesatuanexpress.com
- Book at
- easybook.com
- Phone
- +60 5-253 8898
- [email protected]
- Website
- srimaju.com
Bus from Butterworth Bus Terminal to Kangar
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 16–45
- Website
- https://www.srimaju.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 2m
- Estimated price
- RM 280–330
Public Transport Cooperative
- Phone
- +60 5-716 0733
Taxi service Batu Kawan
- Phone
- +60 12-579 9765
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More Questions & Answers
Nibong Tebal to Kangar bus services, operated by Rapid Penang, arrive at (M1) Penang Sentral station.
Nibong Tebal to Kangar train services, operated by KTM Komuter, arrive at Arau station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nibong Tebal to Kangar is 168 km. It takes approximately 2h 2m to drive from Nibong Tebal to Kangar.
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