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How to get fromAlor Setar to Simpang Empatby train, bus, car, taxi, or tram

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

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Alor Setar to Taipingtrain train Ets
    1h 53m
    RM 28–59

  2. Tram

    cheapest
    1. Take the tram from Alor Setar to Bukit Mertajamtram tram Padang Besar Line
    2. Take the tram from Bukit Mertajam to Kamuntingtram tram Ipoh Line
    2h 56m
    RM 21–61

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Alor Setar to Bagan Seraibus bus
    2h 44m
    RM 57–78

  4. Drive  159.7 km

    1. Drive from Alor Setar to Simpang Empatcar car 159.7 km
    1h 49m
    RM 28–40

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Alor Setar to Simpang Empattaxi taxi 159.7 km
    1h 49m
    RM 350–420

  6. Train via Bukit Mertajam

    1. Take the train from Alor Setar to Bukit Tengahtrain train Padang Besar
    2. Take the train from Bukit Tengah to Kamuntingtrain train Butterworth
    3h 6m
    RM 58–79

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  • Distance: 189.7 km
  • Duration: 1h 53m

What companies run services between Alor Setar, Malaysia and Simpang Empat, Malaysia?

KTM Intercity operates a train from Alor Setar to Taiping every 4 hours. Tickets cost RM 4–29 and the journey takes 1h 36m. KTM ETS also services this route every 4 hours. Alternatively, Sani Express operates a bus from Alor Setar to Bagan Serai once daily. Tickets cost RM 30–50 and the journey takes 2h 32m.

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