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How to get fromAlor Setar to Bangkokby plane, train, tram, bus, ferry, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Alor Setar to Bangkok by plane, train, tram, bus, ferry, or car

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  1. Fly from Alor Setar

    best
    1. Fly from Alor Setar (AOR) to Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)plane plane AOR - DMK
    4h 49m
    ฿3,255–12,301

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Alor Setar to Padang Besartrain train
    2. Take the train from Padang Besar to Hat Yaitrain train
    3. Take the train from Hat Yai to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain train
    18h 53m
    ฿327–1,232

  3. Tram, Minivan, bus

    1. Take the tram from Alor Setar to Padang Besartram tram
    2. Take the bus from Padang Besar to Hat Yai Bus Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Hat Yai Bus Terminal to Southern Bus Terminal Bangkokbus bus
    19h 30m
    ฿816–7,705

  4. Train, Minivan, ferry

    1. Take the train from Alor Setar to Padang Besartrain train
    2. Take the bus from Padang Besar to Hat Yai Bus Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Hat Yai Bus Terminal to Thong Sala Koh Phanganferry ferry
    4. Take the ferry from Thong Sala Koh Phangan to Boonsiri Khao San officeferry ferry
    25h 26m
    ฿2,497–2,673

  5. Train, train to Hat Yai, fly

    1. Take the train from Alor Setar to Padang Besartrain train
    2. Take the train from Padang Besar to Hat Yaitrain train
    3. Fly from Hat Yai (HDY) to Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)plane plane HDY - DMK
    7h 23m
    ฿1,287–3,092

  6. Drive  1,028.2 km

    1. Drive from Alor Setar to Bangkokcar car 1,028.2 km
    14h 46m
    ฿3,924–5,668

Alor Setar (AOR) to Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) flights

Calendar26Weekly Planes
Duration5h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket฿3,056Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 885 km
  • Duration: 4h 49m

What companies run services between Alor Setar, Malaysia and Bangkok, Thailand?

AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines, and Thai AirAsia fly from Alor Setar (AOR) to Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Alor Setar to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal via Padang Besar and Hat Yai in around 18h 53m.

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