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How to get fromAlor Setar to Pulau Pangkorby train, bus, ferry, or tram

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There are 4 ways to get from Alor Setar to Pulau Pangkor by train, bus, ferry, or tram

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  1. Train, bus, ferry

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    1. Take the train from Alor Setar to Ipohtrain train Ets
    2. Take the bus from Medan Kidd to Pantai Remisbus bus 46
    3. Take the ferry from Marina Island Jetty to Pangkor Jettyferry ferry
    5h 31m
    RM 39–75

  2. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Alor Setar to Sungai Petanibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sungai Petani to Lumut Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Marina Island Jetty to Pangkor Jettyferry ferry
    7h 25m
    RM 88–120

  3. Train, bus, ferry via George Town

    1. Take the train from Alor Setar to Butterworthtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Butterworth to Lumutbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Lumut Jetty to Sungai Pinang Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    9h 16m
    RM 65–95

  4. Tram, bus, ferry

    1. Take the tram from Alor Setar to Butterworthtram tram
    2. Take the bus from Butterworth to Lumutbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Lumut Jetty to Sungai Pinang Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    9h 16m
    RM 42–82

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 333 km
  • Duration: 5h 31m

What companies run services between Alor Setar, Malaysia and Pulau Pangkor, Malaysia?

There is no direct connection from Alor Setar to Pulau Pangkor. However, you can take the train to Ipoh, walk to Medan Kidd, take the bus to Pantai Remis, take the taxi to Marina Island Jetty, then take the ferry to Pangkor Jetty. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Alor Setar to Pangkor Jetty via Sungai Petani, Lumut Bus Station, and Marina Island Jetty in around 7h 25m.

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