Kuala Lumpur to Arau

Kuala Lumpur to Arau

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Kuala Lumpur to Arau Schedule

Kuala Lumpur to Arau Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
Mara Liner Express 01:30 - 08:41MYR 54.41
KTM ETS Platinum 07:14 - 12:23MYR 106.40
Alisan Coach Express 08:30 - 15:41MYR 66
Cosmic Express Express 10:45 - 17:56MYR 69.31
Cosmic Express Express 12:55 - 20:06MYR 69.31
Mara Liner Express 14:30 - 21:41MYR 54.41
KTM ETS Platinum 17:11 - 22:16MYR 108.64
KTM ETS Platinum 18:37 - 23:46MYR 106.40
Prisma Express Express 20:30 - 03:41MYR 54.29
Sani Express Express 23:00 - 06:11MYR 51.98

Transportation from Kuala Lumpur to Arau

Facts about the transport from Kuala Lumpur to Arau

Cheapest Transport$12
Fastest Transport1h
Earliest Departure1:30 AM
Latest Departure11:45 PM
Departures per day29
Distance477 kilometers
Transport CompaniesAirAsia, Cosmic Express, Firefly, Intercity Coach, Malaysia Airlines, Malindo Air, Mara Liner, Sri Maju Group, Suasana Edaran Express, Super Nice Express

Kuala Lumpur to Arau Destination Reviews

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How to get from Kuala Lumpur to Arau

Travelling between Kuala Lumpur and Arau is possible by Flight, bus and train. Flight guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Bus is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 14.49 if you go by Bus; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a bus which will set you back mere USD 11.37.

How long does it take to get from Kuala Lumpur to Arau?

It can take you anywhere between 1 and 13 hours to travel between Kuala Lumpur and Arau depending on the means of transport you choose.

Flight is the fastest way to travel between Kuala Lumpur and Arau. Flight will bring you to your destination in 1h. Bus does a much slower job and take about 12h 17m to reach Arau.

How much does it cost to get from Kuala Lumpur to Arau?

Travelling between Kuala Lumpur and Arau can be as cheap as USD 11.37 if you opt for a Mara Liner bus and as expensive as USD 14.49 if you buy a Super Nice Express Bus ticket.

Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.

How many trips per day are there between Kuala Lumpur and Arau ?

  • 29 from Kuala Lumpur to Perlis starting from 01:30 TBS Kuala Lumpur until 23:45 TBS Kuala Lumpur

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Kuala Lumpur to Arau.

What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?

Flights

Flying is the fastest and often the most expensive way to travel from Kuala Lumpur to Perlis, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 25.29.

Things to remember: Note that some of the airlines may have restrictions on checked luggage weight or require paying extra for check-in, choosing seats or transportation of oversized luggage.

If opting for a flight, calculate the time you will spend getting to and from the airports as well as the waiting time before your flight, getting through immigration in case of an international flight and recovering your checked luggage.

In certain cases all these procedures can add no less than 5 hours to your total travel time.

Airlines flying between Kuala Lumpur and Perlis

AirAsia, Firefly, Malaysia Airlines, Malindo Air

Bus

Travelling from Kuala Lumpur to Perlis overland will inevitably take longer but in many cases it is the cheapest option if you opt for a bus.

Things to remember: For a more comfortable ride opt for a higher-class bus wherever possible. These buses usually have soft reclining seats and are equipped with air-conditioning and on-board toilets.

They often include water, snacks or a light lunch into your ticket price and make bathroom stops en-route.

Companies operating bus routes between Kuala Lumpur and Perlis

Cosmic Express, Intercity Coach, Mara Liner, Sri Maju Group, Suasana Edaran Express, Super Nice Express

Train

Train is a often a great choice for long-haul travel especially if you opt for a night sleeper train with berths which will allow you to sleep all your journey through. To make the most of your train journey, choose the class of your ticket wisely.

Note that there are air-conditioned and fan-only carriages; private compartments for 2 or 4; hard and soft seats.
Though the upper class you get the smoother is your journey, often second class air-conditioned or fan-only sleepers are a good money saving alternative.

What is the most popular transport to get from Kuala Lumpur to Arau?

There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Bus remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

  • 61% opted for a bus
  • 39% took a train