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How to get fromAlor Setar to Thailandby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Alor Setar to Thailand by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Alor Setar to Padang Besartrain train Butterworth
    2. Take the train from Padang Besar Malaysia to Bang Bamrutrain train 46
    18h 9m
    ฿333–1,116

  2. Bus via Opposite Southern Bus Terminal Taling Chan

    1. Take the bus from Alor Setar Toll Utara to Hat Yai Bus Terminal 1bus bus Alor Setar Toll Utara - Hat Yai Bus Terminal 1
    2. Take the bus from Hat Yai Bus Terminal to Southern Terminal Bangkokbus bus Hat Yai Bus Terminal - Southern Terminal Bangkok
    20h 11m
    ฿1,617–8,374

  3. Drive  1,028.2 km

    1. Drive from Alor Setar to Bangkokcar car 1,028.2 km
    14h 46m
    ฿4,689–6,772

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Alor Setar Toll Utara to Hat Yai Bus Terminal 1bus bus Alor Setar Toll Utara - Hat Yai Bus Terminal 1
    2. Take the bus from Hat Yai For Departure station to Khao San Nara Travelbus bus Hat Yai For Departure station - Khao San Nara Travel
    21h 30m
    ฿2,032

  5. Train via Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal

    1. Take the train from Alor Setar to Padang Besartrain train Butterworth
    2. Take the train from Padang Besar Malaysia to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain train 46
    21h 31m
    ฿343–1,117

Alor Setar to Thailand by train, foot, and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration18h 9mAverage Duration
Ticket฿333Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,052.8 km
  • Duration: 18h 9m

What companies run services between Alor Setar, Malaysia and Thailand?

You can take a train from Alor Setar to The Government Lottery Office via Padang Besar, Padang Besar Malaysia, Bang Bamru, and Changchui in around 18h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Alor Setar Toll Utara to After Democracy Monument via Hat Yai Bus Terminal 1, Hat Yai Bus Terminal, Southern Terminal Bangkok, and Opposite Southern Bus Terminal Taling Chan in around 20h 11m.

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