There are 4 ways to get from Butterworth to Perlis by tram, bus, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Tram
best- Take the tram from Butterworth to Arautram Padang Besar Line
1h 39mRM 24–51Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Butterworth Bus Terminal to Kangarbus
2h 36mRM 16–45Drive 140.5 km
- Drive from Butterworth to Kangarcar 140.5 km
1h 44mRM 54–78Taxi
- Take the taxi from Butterworth to Kangartaxi 140.5 km
1h 44mRM 200–240
Butterworth to Perlis by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Butterworth to Perlis is to bus which costs RM 16 - RM 45 and takes 2h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Butterworth to Perlis is to tram which takes 1h 39m and costs RM 23 - RM 55.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Butterworth Bus Terminal and arriving at Kangar. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 36m.
No, there is no direct train from Butterworth to Perlis. However, there are services departing from Butterworth and arriving at Arau via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 39m.
The distance between Butterworth and Perlis is 150 km. The road distance is 140.5 km.
The best way to get from Butterworth to Perlis without a car is to tram which takes 1h 39m and costs RM 23 - RM 55.
It takes approximately 1h 39m to get from Butterworth to Perlis, including transfers.
Butterworth to Perlis bus services, operated by Express Kesatuan, depart from Butterworth Bus Terminal station.
Butterworth to Perlis train services, operated by KTM Intercity, depart from Butterworth station.
Butterworth to Perlis bus services, operated by Express Kesatuan, arrive at Kangar station.
What companies run services between Butterworth, Malaysia and Perlis, Malaysia?
KTM Intercity operates a vehicle from Butterworth to Arau hourly. Tickets cost RM 3–26 and the journey takes 1h 31m. Alternatively, Express Kesatuan operates a bus from Butterworth Bus Terminal to Kangar 4 times a day. Tickets cost RM 22–45 and the journey takes 2h 36m. Sri Maju also services this route once daily.
- Phone
- +603 - 9779 1200
- [email protected]
- Website
- KTMB
Tram from Butterworth to Arau
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 3–26
- Website
- KTMB
- Shuttle
- RM 3–6
- Express
- RM 18–26
- 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
- Sri Maju
Bus from Butterworth Bus Terminal to Kangar
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 16–45
- Website
- Sri Maju
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Estimated price
- RM 200–240
Penang Taxi Drivers Association
- Phone
- +60 4 262 5721
Sunshine Radio Taxi
- Phone
- +60 4 642 5961
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Booking & Getting There
Butterworth to Perlis train services, operated by KTM Intercity, arrive at Arau station.
Yes, the driving distance between Butterworth to Perlis is 140 km. It takes approximately 1h 44m to drive from Butterworth to Perlis.
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