- Recommended
Muzium Arkeologi Lembah Bujang
State museum in nearby Sungai Petani with Kedah history, archaeology, and cultural displays suitable for a half-day visit from Kulim.
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Kuala Lumpur to Kulim 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 Kulim will cost around $11 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $11.
On Mon, Nov 02, we found 4 buses from Kuala Lumpur to Kulim, including 4 direct services.
On Mon, Nov 02 the direct buses cover the 277 km distance in an average of 5 h 7 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 4 h 58 m .
On Mon, Nov 02 the slowest buses will take 5 h 10 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.

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Buses from Kuala Lumpur to Kulim run on average 43 times per day, taking around 5h 8m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $10 if you book in advance.
There are 43 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:15, the last at 23:45. The fastest bus covers the 172 miles (277 km) distance in 4h 58m.
Distance 172 miles (277 km) |
Average bus duration 5h 8m |
Cheapest ticket price $10 |
Buses per day 43 |
Direct buses 43 |
Fastest bus 4h 58m |
First bus 12:15 AM |
Last bus 11:45 PM |
Cheapest Month Oct |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Kuala Lumpur to Kulim.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Jadam Express | Departure Time 01:00AM | Arrival Time 06:10AM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $10 |
Operator Maraliner | Departure Time 02:15AM | Arrival Time 07:25AM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator Jasmine Express | Departure Time 03:00AM | Arrival Time 08:10AM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator Maraliner | Departure Time 03:00AM | Arrival Time 07:58AM | Duration 4h58 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $14 |
Operator COSMIC EXPRESS | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 02:10PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator Naik Selalu Ekspress | Departure Time 09:30AM | Arrival Time 02:40PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator COSMIC EXPRESS | Departure Time 09:45AM | Arrival Time 02:43PM | Duration 4h58 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator POH HAI TRAVEL | Departure Time 09:45AM | Arrival Time 02:55PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator Maraliner | Departure Time 10:15AM | Arrival Time 03:25PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator GOLDEN SILK HOLIDAY | Departure Time 10:15AM | Arrival Time 03:25PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator Permata Utara Sdn Bhd | Departure Time 10:30AM | Arrival Time 03:40PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator Maraliner | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 03:58PM | Duration 4h58 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator COSMIC EXPRESS | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 04:10PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator Naik Selalu Ekspress | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 04:40PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator COSMIC EXPRESS | Departure Time 11:30AM | Arrival Time 04:28PM | Duration 4h58 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator Kejora (TBS) | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 05:10PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator Naik Selalu Ekspress | Departure Time 12:10PM | Arrival Time 05:08PM | Duration 4h58 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator KPB Ekspress | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 05:40PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator Permata Utara Sdn Bhd | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 05:40PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator Maraliner | Departure Time 01:15PM | Arrival Time 06:25PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator Naik Selalu Ekspress | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 06:40PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator Mayang Sari | Departure Time 02:00PM | Arrival Time 07:10PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator Kejora (TBS) | Departure Time 02:30PM | Arrival Time 07:40PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator COSMIC (PRESTIJ) | Departure Time 02:45PM | Arrival Time 07:55PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator V KEJORA | Departure Time 02:59PM | Arrival Time 08:09PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator Kejora (TBS) | Departure Time 03:00PM | Arrival Time 07:58PM | Duration 4h58 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator Kejora (TBS) | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 08:28PM | Duration 4h58 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator Jadam Express | Departure Time 03:30PM | Arrival Time 08:40PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Mon, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator Jadam Express | Departure Time 03:45PM | Arrival Time 08:55PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator Jadam Express | Departure Time 03:59PM | Arrival Time 09:11PM | Duration 5h12 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator Naik Selalu Ekspress | Departure Time 04:00PM | Arrival Time 09:10PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator Jadam Express | Departure Time 04:01PM | Arrival Time 08:59PM | Duration 4h58 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator Jadam Express | Departure Time 04:02PM | Arrival Time 09:00PM | Duration 4h58 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator COSMIC EXPRESS | Departure Time 04:30PM | Arrival Time 09:40PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator COSMIC EXPRESS | Departure Time 05:15PM | Arrival Time 10:13PM | Duration 4h58 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator PERSADA TRAVEL AND TOURS | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 10:40PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator Naik Selalu Ekspress | Departure Time 05:45PM | Arrival Time 10:55PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator Maraliner | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 11:10PM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator Maraliner | Departure Time 06:45PM | Arrival Time 11:43PM | Duration 4h58 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator Maraliner | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 01:10AM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator Maraliner | Departure Time 08:45PM | Arrival Time 01:43AM | Duration 4h58 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $11 |
Operator POH HAI TRAVEL | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 02:40AM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator GOLDEN SILK HOLIDAY | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 03:10AM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $15 |
Operator PERSADA TRAVEL AND TOURS | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 03:40AM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator Permata Utara Sdn Bhd | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 03:40AM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator COSMIC EXPRESS | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 04:10AM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator Naik Selalu Ekspress | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 04:10AM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator KPB Ekspress | Departure Time 11:30PM | Arrival Time 04:40AM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator COSMIC EXPRESS | Departure Time 11:30PM | Arrival Time 04:28AM | Duration 4h58 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $17 |
Operator Permata Utara Sdn Bhd | Departure Time 11:45PM | Arrival Time 04:55AM | Duration 5h10 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $16 |
The table below shows live departures for Kuala Lumpur to Kulim buses for tomorrow, Monday, November 2. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 2:15 AM Kuala Lumpur | 5h10 | 7:25 AM Kulim | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:59 PM Kuala Lumpur | 5h10 | 8:09 PM Kulim | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 3:30 PM Kuala Lumpur | 5h10 | 8:40 PM Kulim | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 4:01 PM Kuala Lumpur | 4h58 | 8:59 PM Kulim | 0 transfersDirect | |
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State museum in nearby Sungai Petani with Kedah history, archaeology, and cultural displays suitable for a half-day visit from Kulim.
Art-focused stop in George Town with contemporary Malaysian works, suitable if combining Kulim with a wider day trip.
Gallery space in a restored colonial building in Sungai Petani, featuring local history and rotating cultural exhibitions.
Popular hill recreation area with forest trails, picnic spots, and cooler air, widely visited for short nature escapes from town.
Urban park with jogging paths, playgrounds, and a lake, making it a practical stop for families and evening walks.
Well-known hill and leisure zone on the edge of Kulim, visited for fresh air, local scenery, and relaxed drives.
Nasi ulam is herbed rice mixed with many local leaves and spices. It reflects Malay home cooking in Kedah and is prized for its fresh, aromatic flavor.
Laksa Kedah is a regional rice-noodle soup with fish-based gravy, usually garnished with herbs and boiled egg. It is a signature northern Malaysian comfort dish.
Gulai ikan temenung is mackerel curry cooked with coconut milk and spices. It is a classic Kedah-style dish commonly eaten with rice.
Popular casual spot for nasi kandar and mixed Malay-Indian dishes. Expect hearty curries, rice plates and a busy local atmosphere.
Well-known local restaurant for Laksa Kedah and northern Malay comfort food in a simple, everyday setting.
Casual family-friendly eatery serving grilled fish, rice dishes and Malaysian seafood favorites with a lively evening crowd.
Budget-friendly for most travelers. Meals and local transport are cheap, and hotels usually cost less than in Kuala Lumpur or Penang tourist areas.
Tipping is not expected. Service charge may be added in restaurants. You can round up for taxis or leave small change at cafes for good service.
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Most Kuala Lumpur to Kulim buses use the Kuala Lumpur, TBS (Terminal Bersepadu Selatan) to Kulim station pair. Use this guide to compare Kuala Lumpur and Kulim bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Kuala Lumpur, TBS (Terminal Bersepadu Selatan) is 7 km from Kuala Lumpur city centre. Public transport options include:
Kuala Lumpur, TBS (Terminal Bersepadu Selatan) has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Food court and various food outlets available on multiple floors
Free Wi-Fi throughout the terminal. ATMs are multiple ATMs from various banks available.
Ticket office support is available at Kuala Lumpur, TBS (Terminal Bersepadu Selatan).
Available at Kuala Lumpur, TBS (Terminal Bersepadu Selatan): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Kuala Lumpur, TBS (Terminal Bersepadu Selatan): Wheelchair ramps, elevators, dedicated paths.
Kuala Lumpur, Hentian Duta is 3 km from Kuala Lumpur city centre. Public transport options include:
Kuala Lumpur, Hentian Duta has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Food court and several local restaurants available
Free Wi-Fi available. ATMs are several ATMs from major banks.
Ticket office support is available at Kuala Lumpur, Hentian Duta.
Available at Kuala Lumpur, Hentian Duta: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Kuala Lumpur, Hentian Duta: Wheelchair ramps and elevators.
Kulim has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food options include: Local food stalls and small restaurants nearby
Free Wi-Fi available. ATMs are aTM machines available inside.
Ticket office support is available at Kulim.
Available at Kulim: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Kulim: Basic wheelchair access.
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