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Cities Near Kulim

Cities near Kulim, Malaysia: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Bukit Mertajam, Tasek Glugor, Butterworth. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.

The closest notable city to Kulim, Malaysia is Bukit Mertajam, about 7 mi (11 km) away — roughly 22 min by road. Below, 10 nearby cities are ranked by distance, with real drive and flight estimates and whether each works best as a day trip or an overnight getaway.

CityDistanceDriveFlightBest for
Bukit Mertajam7 mi / 11 km22 minDrive/railDay trip
Tasek Glugor9 mi / 15 km31 minDrive/railDay trip
Butterworth14 mi / 22 km27 minDrive/railDay trip
Kampung Sungai Ara20 mi / 32 km39 minDrive/railDay trip
Sungai Petani20 mi / 32 km39 minDrive/railDay trip
Simpang Empat29 mi / 47 km56 minDrive/railDay trip
Taiping37 mi / 60 km1 hr 7 minDrive/railDay trip
Alor Setar54 mi / 87 km1 hr 37 minDrive/railDay trip
Jitra63 mi / 102 km1 hr 53 minDrive/railDay trip / overnight
Ipoh65 mi / 104 km1 hr 56 minDrive/railDay trip / overnight

Day trips from Kulim

Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Bukit Mertajam, Tasek Glugor, Butterworth, Kampung Sungai Ara, Sungai Petani. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.

Getting around

Nearby cities are usually quickest by car or train; for the longer hops a regional flight can save time. Tap any city above for its full distance, driving-time and flight-time breakdown, or plan a specific route with the tools below.

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Frequently asked questions

Notable cities near Kulim include Bukit Mertajam, Tasek Glugor, Butterworth, Kampung Sungai Ara, Sungai Petani. The closest is Bukit Mertajam, about 7 miles (11 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.

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