There are 3 ways to get from Padang Besar to Kulim by train, bus, car, 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, bus
best- Take the train from Padang Besar to Sungai Petanitrain Padang Besar
- Take the bus from Sungai Petani to Kulimbus
2h 55mRM 19–58Drive 172.9 km
- Drive from Padang Besar to Kulimcar 172.9 km
2h 16mRM 81–116Tram, bus
- Take the tram from Padang Besar to Sungai Petanitram Padang Besar Line
- Take the bus from Sungai Petani to Kulimbus
3hRM 21–45
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Padang Besar to Kulim is to tram and bus which costs RM 21 - RM 45 and takes 3h.
The fastest way to get from Padang Besar to Kulim is to drive which takes 2h 16m and costs RM 80 - RM 120.
The distance between Padang Besar and Kulim is 166 km. The road distance is 172.9 km.
The best way to get from Padang Besar to Kulim without a car is to train and bus which takes 2h 55m and costs RM 19 - RM 60.
It takes approximately 2h 55m to get from Padang Besar to Kulim, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Padang Besar to Kulim is 173 km. It takes approximately 2h 16m to drive from Padang Besar to Kulim.
There are 729+ hotels available in Kulim.
What companies run services between Padang Besar, Thailand and Kulim, Malaysia?
There is no direct connection from Padang Besar to Kulim. However, you can take the train to Sungai Petani, walk to Sungai Petani, then take the bus to Kulim. Alternatively, you can drive from Padang Besar to Kulim in around 2h 16m.
- Phone
- +603 - 9779 1200
- [email protected]
- Website
- KTM Intercity
Train from Padang Besar to Sungai Petani
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 30–45
- Website
- KTM Intercity
- Phone
- +603 - 9779 1200
- [email protected]
- Website
- KTMB
Train from Padang Besar to Sungai Petani
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 3–25
- Website
- KTMB
- Shuttle
- RM 3–5
- Express
- RM 17–25
Tram from Padang Besar to Sungai Petani
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 3–25
- Website
- KTMB
- Shuttle
- RM 3–5
- Express
- RM 17–25
- Phone
- 019-627 9129
- [email protected]
- Website
- Sani Express
Bus from Sungai Petani to Kulim
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 16
- Website
- Sani Express
Bus from Sungai Petani to Kulim
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 16
- Website
- Sani Express
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