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How to get fromAlor Setar to Danau Tobaby tram, car ferry, plane, or bus

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There are 2 ways to get from Alor Setar to Danau Toba by tram, car ferry, plane, or bus

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  1. Tram, car ferry to Penang International Airport, fly, bus

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    1. Take the tram from Alor Setar to Butterworthtram tram
    2. Take the carferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    3. Fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Kuala Namu International Airport (KNO)plane plane PEN - KNO
    4. Take the bus from Amplas Station to Parapatbus bus
    13h 36m
    Rp 579,708–1,510,416

  2. Fly from Alor Setar, bus

    1. Fly from Alor Setar (AOR) to Kuala Namu International Airport (KNO)plane plane AOR - KNO
    2. Take the bus from Amplas Station to Parapatbus bus
    14h 14m
    Rp 1,410,992–6,185,417

Penang International Airport (PEN) to Kuala Namu International Airport (KNO) flights

Calendar43Weekly Planes
Duration54 minAverage Duration
TicketRp 406,179Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 572.7 km
  • Duration: 13h 36m

What companies run services between Alor Setar, Malaysia and Danau Toba, North Sumatra, Indonesia?

There is no direct connection from Alor Setar to Danau Toba. However, you can take the vehicle to Butterworth, walk to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal, take the car ferry to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal, walk to Weld Quay, take the bus to Penang Airport, walk to Penang International Airport (PEN) airport, fly to Kuala Namu International Airport (KNO), walk to Kuala Namu, take the train to Bandar Khalipah, take the taxi to Amplas Station, then take the bus to Parapat. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Lapangan Terbang Sultan Abdul Halim, walk to Alor Setar (AOR) airport, fly to Kuala Namu International Airport (KNO), walk to Kuala Namu, take the train to Bandar Khalipah, take the taxi to Amplas Station, then take the bus to Parapat.

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