There are 6 ways to get from Perlis to Nibong Tebal 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 Arau to Nibong Tebaltrain Ets
2h 43mRM 7–60Bus
- Take the bus from Kangar to Butterworth Bus Terminalbus
- Take the bus from (M1) Penang Sentral to Hub Nibong Tebalbus Eb80
4h 25mRM 26–27Drive 168.5 km
- Drive from Kangar to Nibong Tebalcar 168.5 km
2h 4mRM 67–96Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kangar to Nibong Tebaltaxi 168.5 km
2h 4mRM 280–340Bus, tram
- Take the bus from Kayangan Square Kangar to Sma Almaadbus R10 / ...
- Take the tram from Arau to Bukit Mertajamtram Padang Besar Line
3h 49mRM 7–73Bus, train, line 802 bus
- Take the bus from Kayangan Square Kangar to Sma Almaadbus R10 / ...
- Take the train from Arau to Bukit Mertajamtrain
- Take the bus from Masjid Padang Lalang to Hub Nibong Tebalbus 802
4h 38mRM 36–82
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Perlis to Nibong Tebal is to bus which costs RM 25 - RM 27 and takes 4h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Perlis to Nibong Tebal is to drive which takes 2h 4m and costs RM 65 - RM 100.
No, there is no direct bus from Perlis to Nibong Tebal. However, there are services departing from Kangar and arriving at Hub Nibong Tebal via (M1) Penang Sentral. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Perlis to Nibong Tebal. However, there are services departing from Arau and arriving at Nibong Tebal via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 43m.
The distance between Perlis and Nibong Tebal is 173 km. The road distance is 168.5 km.
The best way to get from Perlis to Nibong Tebal without a car is to train which takes 2h 43m and costs RM 7 - RM 60.
It takes approximately 2h 43m to get from Perlis to Nibong Tebal, including transfers.
Perlis to Nibong Tebal bus services, operated by Express Kesatuan, depart from Kangar station.
Perlis to Nibong Tebal train services, operated by KTM Intercity, depart from Arau station.
The best way to get from Perlis to Nibong Tebal is to train which takes 2h 43m and costs RM 7 - RM 60. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs RM 25 - RM 27 and takes 4h 25m.
What companies run services between Perlis, Malaysia and Nibong Tebal, Malaysia?
KTM Intercity operates a train from Arau to Nibong Tebal twice daily. Tickets cost RM 4–27 and the journey takes 1h 25m. KTM ETS also services this route once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kangar to Hub Nibong Tebal via Butterworth Bus Terminal and (M1) Penang Sentral in around 4h 25m.
- Phone
- +603 - 9779 1200
- [email protected]
- Website
- KTMB
Train from Arau to Nibong Tebal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- RM 4–27
- Website
- KTMB
- Shuttle
- RM 4–6
- Express
- RM 19–27
Tram from Arau to Bukit Mertajam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 3–25
- Website
- KTMB
- Shuttle
- RM 3–5
- Express
- RM 17–25
- Phone
- +603 - 9779 1200
- [email protected]
- Website
- KTM
Train from Arau to Nibong Tebal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 26m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 29
- Website
- KTM
- Silver
- RM 20–22
- Gold
- RM 29
- Platinum
- RM 36–38
- Phone
- +603 - 9779 1200
- [email protected]
- Website
- KTM Intercity
Train from Arau to Bukit Mertajam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 30–45
- Website
- KTM Intercity
- Phone
- +60165217775
- [email protected]
- Website
- easybook.com
Bus from Kangar to Butterworth Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 57m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- RM 26–45
- Schedules at
- kesatuanexpress.com
- Book at
- easybook.com
- Phone
- +603 7728 8789
- [email protected]
- Website
- 12go.asia
Bus from Kangar to Butterworth Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 34m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 22
- Book at
- easybook.com
- Phone
- +603-7885 2585
- [email protected]
- Website
- Rapid Penang
Bus from (M1) Penang Sentral to Hub Nibong Tebal
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 4–5
- Schedules at
- Rapid Penang
Bus from Masjid Padang Lalang to Hub Nibong Tebal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 3–4
- Schedules at
- Rapid Penang
- Phone
- +60 3-2385 9090
- [email protected]
- Website
- Mara Liner MyBAS
Bus from Kayangan Square Kangar to Sma Almaad
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 3–35
- Website
- Mara Liner MyBAS
Bus from Kayangan Square Kangar to Sma Almaad
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 3–35
- Website
- Mara Liner MyBAS
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Estimated price
- RM 280–340
Grab Taxi
- Website
- grab.com
Teksi Luar Bandar Utara Sdn. Bhd.
- Phone
- +60 4-976 5293
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Booking & Getting There
Perlis to Nibong Tebal bus services, operated by Express Kesatuan, arrive at Butterworth Bus Terminal station.
Perlis to Nibong Tebal train services, operated by KTM Intercity, arrive at Nibong Tebal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Perlis to Nibong Tebal is 168 km. It takes approximately 2h 4m to drive from Perlis to Nibong Tebal.
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