There are 4 ways to get from Penang Sentral to Kuala Kangsar by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Butterworth to Kuala Kangsartrain Butterworth
1h 23mRM 2–40Bus
- Take the bus from Butterworth to Kamuntingbus
- Take the bus from Kamunting to Kuala Kangsarbus
2h 34mRM 27–40Drive 118.1 km
- Drive from Penang Sentral to Kuala Kangsarcar 118.1 km
1h 18mRM 20–29Taxi
- Take the taxi from Penang Sentral to Kuala Kangsartaxi 118.1 km
1h 18mRM 220–270
Penang Sentral to Kuala Kangsar by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Penang Sentral to Kuala Kangsar is to train which costs RM 2 - RM 40 and takes 1h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Penang Sentral to Kuala Kangsar is to drive which takes 1h 18m and costs RM 20 - RM 29.
No, there is no direct bus from Penang Sentral to Kuala Kangsar. However, there are services departing from Butterworth and arriving at Kuala Kangsar via Kamunting. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 34m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Butterworth and arriving at Kuala Kangsar. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 23m.
The distance between Penang Sentral and Kuala Kangsar is 107 km. The road distance is 118.1 km.
The best way to get from Penang Sentral to Kuala Kangsar without a car is to train which takes 1h 23m and costs RM 2 - RM 40.
The train from Butterworth to Kuala Kangsar takes 1h 23m including transfers and departs every four hours.
Penang Sentral to Kuala Kangsar bus services, operated by StarMart Express, depart from Butterworth station.
Penang Sentral to Kuala Kangsar train services, operated by KTM Komuter, depart from Butterworth station.
The best way to get from Penang Sentral to Kuala Kangsar is to train which takes 1h 23m and costs RM 2 - RM 40. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs RM 27 - RM 40 and takes 2h 34m.
What companies run services between Penang Sentral, Malaysia and Kuala Kangsar, Malaysia?
KTM Komuter operates a train from Butterworth to Kuala Kangsar every 3 hours. Tickets cost RM 27–40 and the journey takes 1h 23m. KTM Intercity also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Butterworth to Kuala Kangsar via Kamunting in around 2h 34m.
- Phone
- +603 - 9779 1200
- [email protected]
- Website
- ktmb.com.my
Train from Butterworth to Kuala Kangsar
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 27–40
- Website
- https://www.ktmb.com.my/Komuter.html
- Phone
- +603 - 9779 1200
- [email protected]
- Website
- ktmb.com.my
Train from Butterworth to Kuala Kangsar
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- RM 2–23
- Website
- https://www.ktmb.com.my
- Shuttle
- RM 2–5
- Express
- RM 16–23
- Phone
- +65 6396 5681
- [email protected]
- Website
- starmartbus.com
Bus from Butterworth to Kamunting
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- RM 19–27
- Book at
- https://www.omio.com/companies/buses/starmart-express-7ne0r
- Website
- https://www.starmartbus.com/
- Phone
- 019-627 9129
- [email protected]
- Website
- saniexpress.com.my
Bus from Kamunting to Kuala Kangsar
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 8–13
- Website
- https://saniexpress.com.my/
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Estimated price
- RM 220–270
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
Penang Sentral to Kuala Kangsar bus services, operated by StarMart Express, arrive at Kamunting station.
Penang Sentral to Kuala Kangsar train services, operated by KTM Komuter, arrive at Kuala Kangsar station.
Yes, the driving distance between Penang Sentral to Kuala Kangsar is 118 km. It takes approximately 1h 18m to drive from Penang Sentral to Kuala Kangsar.
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