What is the cheapest way to get from Alor Setar (Station) to Penang?

The cheapest way to get from Alor Setar (Station) to Penang is to tram and car ferry which costs RM 4 - RM 27 and takes 2h 44m.

What is the fastest way to get from Alor Setar (Station) to Penang?

The fastest way to get from Alor Setar (Station) to Penang is to drive which takes 1h 21m and costs RM 19 - RM 29.

How far is it from Alor Setar (Station) to Penang?

The distance between Alor Setar (Station) and Penang is 104 km. The road distance is 117.3 km.

How do I travel from Alor Setar (Station) to Penang without a car?

The best way to get from Alor Setar (Station) to Penang without a car is to bus and car ferry which takes 2h 18m and costs RM 26 - RM 40.

How long does it take to get from Alor Setar (Station) to Penang?

It takes approximately 2h 18m to get from Alor Setar (Station) to Penang, including transfers.

Can I drive from Alor Setar (Station) to Penang?

Yes, the driving distance between Alor Setar (Station) to Penang is 117 km. It takes approximately 1h 21m to drive from Alor Setar (Station) to Penang.

Where can I stay near Penang?

There are 2425+ hotels available in Penang.

Alor Setar (Station) to Penang - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, and car ferry

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There are 7 ways to get from Alor Setar (Station) to Penang by bus, car ferry, tram, taxi, train, or car

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Bus, car ferry
best
1. Take the bus from Alor Setar to Butterworthbus
2. Take the carferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry
2h 18m
RM 27–35
Tram, car ferry
cheapest
1. Take the tram from Alor Setar to Butterworthtram Padang Besar Line
2. Take the carferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry
2h 44m
RM 5–26
Taxi, car ferry
1. Take the taxi from Alor Setar (Station) to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminaltaxi
2. Take the carferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry
1h 28m
RM 229–270
Bus, tram, car ferry
1. Take the bus from Terminal Shahab Perdana to Ktm Alor Setarbus
2. Take the tram from Alor Setar to Butterworthtram
3. Take the carferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry
2h 58m
RM 5–26
Bus, train, car ferry
1. Take the bus from Terminal Shahab Perdana to Ktm Alor Setarbus
2. Take the train from Alor Setar to Butterworthtrain
3. Take the carferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry
3h
RM 28–38
Drive 117.3 km
1. Drive from Alor Setar (Station) to George Towncar 117.3 km
1h 21m
RM 20–29
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Alor Setar (Station) to George Towntaxi 117.3 km
1h 21m
RM 260–310

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Distance: 104.3 km
Duration: 2h 18m

What companies run services between Alor Setar (Station), Malaysia and Penang, Malaysia?

There is no direct connection from Alor Setar (Station) to Penang. However, you can take the bus to Butterworth, walk to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal, then take the car ferry to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Shahab Perdana to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal via Ktm Alor Setar, Alor Setar, Butterworth, and Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal in around 2h 44m.

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