There are 4 ways to get from Alor Setar to Tambun by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Alor Star to Ipohtrain Ets
3h 33mRM 6–35Bus
- Take the bus from Terminal Bas Shahab Perdana Alor Setar to Terminal Meru Rayabus
8h 1mRM 48–67Drive 236.8 km
- Drive from Alor Setar to Tambuncar 236.8 km
2h 41mRM 41–58Taxi
- Take the taxi from Alor Setar to Tambuntaxi 236.8 km
2h 41mRM 500–650
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Alor Setar to Tambun is to train which costs RM 6 - RM 35 and takes 3h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Alor Setar to Tambun is to drive which takes 2h 41m and costs RM 40 - RM 60.
No, there is no direct bus from Alor Setar to Tambun. However, there are services departing from Terminal Bas Shahab Perdana Alor Setar and arriving at Pekan Tambun via Terminal Meru Raya and Stesen Bas Medan Kidd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 1m.
No, there is no direct train from Alor Setar to Tambun. However, there are services departing from Alor Star and arriving at Ipoh via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 33m.
The distance between Alor Setar and Tambun is 237 km. The road distance is 236.8 km.
The best way to get from Alor Setar to Tambun without a car is to train which takes 3h 33m and costs RM 6 - RM 35.
It takes approximately 3h 33m to get from Alor Setar to Tambun, including transfers.
Alor Setar to Tambun bus services, operated by Express Kesatuan, depart from Terminal Bas Shahab Perdana Alor Setar station.
Alor Setar to Tambun train services, operated by KTM Intercity, depart from Alor Star station.
The best way to get from Alor Setar to Tambun is to train which takes 3h 33m and costs RM 6 - RM 35. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs RM 45 - RM 70 and takes 8h 1m.
What companies run services between Alor Setar, Malaysia and Tambun, Malaysia?
KTM Intercity operates a train from Alor Star to Ipoh once daily. Tickets cost RM 6–35 and the journey takes 2h 19m. Alternatively, Express Kesatuan operates a bus from Terminal Bas Shahab Perdana Alor Setar to Terminal Meru Raya every 4 hours. Tickets cost RM 45–65 and the journey takes 5h 35m.
- Phone
- +603 - 9779 1200
- [email protected]
- Website
- ktmb.com.my
Train from Alor Star to Ipoh
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 19m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 6–35
- Website
- https://www.ktmb.com.my
- Shuttle
- RM 6–9
- Express
- RM 24–35
- Phone
- +60165217775
- [email protected]
- Website
- easybook.com
Bus from Terminal Bas Shahab Perdana Alor Setar to Terminal Meru Raya
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 45–65
- Book at
- easybook.com
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 41m
- Estimated price
- RM 500–650
Alor Setar Taxi
- Phone
- +60177367817
- Website
- facebook.com
Grab Taxi
- Website
- grab.com
Perkhidmatan Teksi Pak Syed
- Phone
- +60 12-407 2327
- Website
- facebook.com
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More Questions & Answers
Alor Setar to Tambun bus services, operated by Express Kesatuan, arrive at Terminal Meru Raya station.
Alor Setar to Tambun train services, operated by KTM Intercity, arrive at Ipoh station.
Yes, the driving distance between Alor Setar to Tambun is 237 km. It takes approximately 2h 41m to drive from Alor Setar to Tambun.
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