There are 6 ways to get from Alor Setar to Batu Caves by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train via Sungai Buloh
best- Take the train from Alor Setar to Sungai Bulohtrain Ets
5h 15mRM 14–75Bus
- Take the bus from Alor Setar to KL Sentralbus Alor Setar
7h 9mRM 36–118Drive 421.2 km
- Drive from Alor Setar to Batu Cavescar 421.2 km
4h 44mRM 71–103Fly to Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah, train
- Fly from Alor Setar (AOR) to Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah (SZB)plane AOR - SZB
- Take the train from Kuala Lumpur to Batu Cavestrain
3h 43mRM 236–648Train
- Take the train from Alor Setar to Kuala Lumpurtrain Southbound
5h 59mRM 72–76Fly to Kuala Lumpur International Airport, train
- Fly from Alor Setar (AOR) to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)plane AOR - KUL
- Take the train from Klia T2 to KL Sentraltrain
4h 11mRM 137–446
Alor Setar to Batu Caves by train and subway
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Alor Setar to Batu Caves is to train via Sungai Buloh which costs RM 14 - RM 75 and takes 5h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Alor Setar to Batu Caves is to fly and train which takes 3h 43m and costs RM 230 - RM 650.
No, there is no direct bus from Alor Setar to Batu Caves. However, there are services departing from Alor Setar and arriving at Sl493 Nissan via Kl1079 Kl Sentral and Kl117 Bsn Lebuh Ampang. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 9m.
No, there is no direct train from Alor Setar to Batu Caves. However, there are services departing from Alor Setar and arriving at Batu Caves via Sungai Buloh and Kampung Batu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 15m.
The distance between Alor Setar and Batu Caves is 450 km. The road distance is 421.2 km.
The best way to get from Alor Setar to Batu Caves without a car is to train via Sungai Buloh which takes 5h 15m and costs RM 14 - RM 75.
It takes approximately 5h 15m to get from Alor Setar to Batu Caves, including transfers.
Alor Setar to Batu Caves bus services, operated by Suasana Edaran, depart from Alor Setar station.
Alor Setar to Batu Caves train services, operated by KTM Intercity, depart from Alor Setar station.
The best way to get from Alor Setar to Batu Caves is to train via Sungai Buloh which takes 5h 15m and costs RM 14 - RM 75. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs RM 35 - RM 120 and takes 7h 9m.
What companies run services between Alor Setar, Malaysia and Batu Caves, Malaysia?
KTM Intercity operates a train from Alor Setar to Sungai Buloh every 4 hours. Tickets cost RM 11–55 and the journey takes 4h 19m. KTM ETS also services this route every 4 hours. Alternatively, Suasana Edaran operates a bus from Alor Setar to KL Sentral every 3 hours. Tickets cost RM 30–110 and the journey takes 6h 7m.
- Website
- fireflyz.com.my
Flights from Alor Setar to Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 240–450
Flights from Alor Setar to Kuala Lumpur International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 210–390
- Website
- malaysiaairlines.com
Flights from Alor Setar to Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 240–450
Flights from Alor Setar to Kuala Lumpur International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 210–390
- Website
- airasia.com
Flights from Alor Setar to Kuala Lumpur International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 100–320
- Phone
- +603 - 9779 1200
- [email protected]
- Website
- KTMB
Train from Alor Setar to Sungai Buloh
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 11–55
- Website
- KTMB
- Shuttle
- RM 11–16
- Express
- RM 35–55
- Phone
- +603 - 9779 1200
- [email protected]
- Website
- KTM
Train from Alor Setar to Sungai Buloh
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 69
- Website
- KTM
- Silver
- RM 43–46
- Gold
- RM 69
- Platinum
- RM 91–96
Train from Alor Setar to Kuala Lumpur
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 42m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 72
- Website
- KTM
- Silver
- RM 44–48
- Gold
- RM 72
- Platinum
- RM 94–99
- Phone
- +603 - 9779 1200
- [email protected]
- Website
- KTM Intercity
Train from Kuala Lumpur to Batu Caves
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 4–6
- Website
- KTM Intercity
- Phone
- +603 2267 8000
- [email protected]
- Website
- KLIA Ekspres
Train from Klia T2 to KL Sentral
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- RM 1–80
- Website
- KLIA Ekspres
- Phone
- 03 – 5569 9999
- [email protected]
- Website
- suasanaedaran.com
Bus from Alor Setar to KL Sentral
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 30–110
- Book at
- easybook.com
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More Questions & Answers
Alor Setar to Batu Caves bus services, operated by Suasana Edaran, arrive at KL Sentral station.
Alor Setar to Batu Caves train services, operated by KTM Intercity, arrive at Sungai Buloh station.
Yes, the driving distance between Alor Setar to Batu Caves is 421 km. It takes approximately 4h 44m to drive from Alor Setar to Batu Caves.
There are 8176+ hotels available in Batu Caves.
















