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How to get fromAlor Setar to Nibong Tebalby train, bus, car, taxi, or tram

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There are 6 ways to get from Alor Setar to Nibong Tebal by train, bus, car, taxi, or tram

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Alor Setar to Nibong Tebaltrain train Ets
    1h 3m
    RM 3–24

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Alor Setar to Butterworthbus bus
    2. Take the bus from (M1) Penang Sentral to Hub Nibong Tebalbus bus Eb80
    3h 5m
    RM 31–41

  3. Drive  125.9 km

    1. Drive from Alor Setar to Nibong Tebalcar car 125.9 km
    1h 27m
    RM 22–31

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Alor Setar to Nibong Tebaltaxi taxi 125.9 km
    1h 27m
    RM 280–340

  5. Tram

    1. Take the tram from Alor Setar to Bukit Mertajamtram tram Padang Besar Line
    2. Take the tram from Bukit Mertajam to Nibong Tebaltram tram Ipoh Line
    2h 11m
    RM 4–36

  6. Train via Bukit Tengah

    1. Take the train from Alor Setar to Bukit Tengahtrain train Padang Besar
    2. Take the train from Bukit Tengah to Nibong Tebaltrain train Butterworth
    2h 21m
    RM 31–44

Alor Setar to Nibong Tebal by train

Calendar21Weekly Trains
Duration1h 3mAverage Duration
TicketRM 3Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 111.5 km
  • Duration: 1h 3m

What companies run services between Alor Setar, Malaysia and Nibong Tebal, Malaysia?

KTM Intercity operates a train from Alor Setar to Nibong Tebal twice daily. Tickets cost RM 3–24 and the journey takes 1h 3m. KTM ETS also services this route once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Alor Setar to Hub Nibong Tebal via Butterworth and (M1) Penang Sentral in around 3h 5m.

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