There are 5 ways to get from Kuala Lumpur to Sintok by train, bus, car, or plane
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 Kuala Lumpur to Arautrain Ets
5h 22mRM 73–140Bus
- Take the bus from Terminal Bersepadu Selatan to Universiti Utara Malaysiabus
7h 22mRM 116–126Drive 475.5 km
- Drive from Kuala Lumpur to Sintokcar 475.5 km
5h 7mRM 81–117MRT to Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah, fly
- Take the train from Pasar Seni to Kwasa Sentraltrain
- Fly from Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah (SZB) to Alor Setar (AOR)plane SZB - AOR
3h 52mRM 293–713Train to Kuala Lumpur International Airport, fly
- Take the train from Bandar Tasik Selatan to Klia T2train
- Fly from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Alor Setar (AOR)plane KUL - AOR
4h 20mRM 207–505
Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah (SZB) to Alor Setar (AOR) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kuala Lumpur to Sintok is to drive which costs RM 80 - RM 120 and takes 5h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Kuala Lumpur to Sintok is to MRT and fly which takes 3h 52m and costs RM 290 - RM 750.
No, there is no direct bus from Kuala Lumpur to Sintok. However, there are services departing from Terminal Bersepadu Selatan and arriving at Universiti Utara Malaysia via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 22m.
No, there is no direct train from Kuala Lumpur to Sintok. However, there are services departing from Kuala Lumpur and arriving at Arau via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 22m.
The distance between Kuala Lumpur and Sintok is 517 km. The road distance is 475.5 km.
The best way to get from Kuala Lumpur to Sintok without a car is to train which takes 5h 22m and costs RM 70 - RM 140.
It takes approximately 5h 22m to get from Kuala Lumpur to Sintok, including transfers.
Kuala Lumpur to Sintok bus services, operated by Cosmic Express, depart from Terminal Bersepadu Selatan station.
Kuala Lumpur to Sintok train services, operated by KTM Intercity, depart from Kuala Lumpur station.
The best way to get from Kuala Lumpur to Sintok is to train which takes 5h 22m and costs RM 70 - RM 140. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs RM 115 - RM 130 and takes 7h 22m.
What companies run services between Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia and Sintok, Malaysia?
KTM Intercity operates a train from Kuala Lumpur to Arau every 4 hours. Tickets cost RM 12–60 and the journey takes 4h 57m. Alternatively, Cosmic Express operates a bus from Terminal Bersepadu Selatan to Universiti Utara Malaysia once daily. Tickets cost RM 95–105 and the journey takes 7h 15m.
- Website
- fireflyz.com.my
Flights from Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah to Alor Setar
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 240–450
Flights from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Alor Setar
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- When
- Saturday, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- RM 190–320
- Website
- malaysiaairlines.com
Flights from Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah to Alor Setar
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 240–450
Flights from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Alor Setar
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- When
- Saturday, Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- RM 190–320
- Website
- airasia.com
Flights from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Alor Setar
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 110–330
- Phone
- +603 - 9779 1200
- callcenter@ktmb.com.my
- Website
- KTMB
Train from Kuala Lumpur to Arau
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 57m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 12–60
- Website
- KTMB
- Shuttle
- RM 12–18
- Express
- RM 40–60
- Phone
- 1800-88-6782
- feedback@mymrt.com.my
- Website
- mymrt.com.my
Train from Pasar Seni to Kwasa Sentral
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- RM 2–4
- Schedules at
- myrapid.com.my
- Phone
- +603 2267 8000
- customerenquiry@kliaekspres.com
- Website
- KLIA Ekspres
Train from Bandar Tasik Selatan to Klia T2
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- RM 5–65
- Website
- KLIA Ekspres
- Phone
- 03-6205 1399
- Website
- busonlineticket.com
Bus from Terminal Bersepadu Selatan to Universiti Utara Malaysia
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 95–105
- Schedules at
- cosmicexpress.com.my
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Booking & Getting There
Kuala Lumpur to Sintok bus services, operated by Cosmic Express, arrive at Universiti Utara Malaysia station.
Kuala Lumpur to Sintok train services, operated by KTM Intercity, arrive at Arau station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kuala Lumpur to Sintok is 476 km. It takes approximately 5h 7m to drive from Kuala Lumpur to Sintok.
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