St. Anne's Church Mini Museum
Local church museum displaying Catholic heritage, religious objects, and material linked to the parish's long history and annual pilgrimage tradition.
Cheapest price on Sep 21
$17
Average ticket price on Sep 21
$17
Fastest journey on Sep 21
5 h 12 m
Average journey duration on Sep 21
5 h 12 m
Buses on Sep 21
1
Distance
282 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Kuala Lumpur to Bukit Mertajam is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Kuala Lumpur to Bukit Mertajam will cost around $17 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $17.
On Mon, Sep 21, we found 1 buses from Kuala Lumpur to Bukit Mertajam, including 1 direct services.
On Mon, Sep 21 the direct buses cover the 282 km distance in an average of 5 h 12 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 5 h 12 m .
On Mon, Sep 21 the slowest buses will take 5 h 12 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
Executive(2+1)
Executive(2+1)Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Kuala Lumpur to Bukit Mertajam among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $12 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 3h 16m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $12, while a flight costs an average of $79.
Distance: 175 miles (282 km)
Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$12 Average price Cheapest | $79 Average price | $25 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 42m Average total duration 5h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 3h 16m Average total duration Fastest 1h 16m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 3h 50m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular bus company | ![]() Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Kuala Lumpur to Bukit Mertajam:
A bus is $67 (€55) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Kuala Lumpur to Bukit Mertajam costing on average $79 (€65).
Other travel options to Bukit Mertajam take longer:
Bus takes on average 5h 12m.
Tickets start at around $12 (€10) compared to roughly $25 (€20) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $13 (€11). The journey takes 5h 12m versus 3h 50m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by LA Holidays Travel and Tours Sdn Bhd.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator LA Holidays Travel and Tours Sdn Bhd | Departure Time 12:15AM | Arrival Time 05:27AM | Duration 5h12 | Departure days Mon, Sun | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator LA Holidays Travel and Tours Sdn Bhd | Departure Time 04:15PM | Arrival Time 09:27PM | Duration 5h12 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $13 |
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Buses from Kuala Lumpur to Bukit Mertajam run on average 1 times per day, taking around 5h 12m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $12 (€10) if you book in advance.
There are 1 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:15, the last at 23:58. The fastest bus covers the 175 miles (282 km) distance in 5h 12m.
Distance 175 miles (282 km) |
Average bus duration 5h 12m |
Cheapest ticket price $12 (€10) |
Buses per day 1 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 5h 12m |
First bus 12:15 AM |
Last bus 11:58 PM |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
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Local church museum displaying Catholic heritage, religious objects, and material linked to the parish's long history and annual pilgrimage tradition.
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