There are 5 ways to get from Alor Setar to Tumpat by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Alor Setar to Padang Besartrain
- Take the train from Padang Besar to Hat Yaitrain 46
- Take the train from Hat Yai to Sungai Koloktrain 171
7h 32mRM 33–203Bus
- Take the bus from Alor Setar to Pasir Masbus Alor Setar
8h 20mRM 41–105Drive 313.2 km
- Drive from Alor Setar to Tumpatcar 313.2 km
5h 6mRM 53–77Fly
- Fly from Alor Setar (AOR) to Sultan Ismail Petra (KBR)plane AOR - KBR
5h 21mRM 346–706Train, bus
- Take the train from Alor Setar to Sungai Petanitrain Padang Besar
- Take the bus from Sungai Petani to Pasir Masbus Sungai Petani
9h 15mRM 33–125
Alor Setar to Tumpat by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Alor Setar to Tumpat is to drive which costs RM 50 - RM 80 and takes 5h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Alor Setar to Tumpat is to drive which takes 5h 6m and costs RM 50 - RM 80.
No, there is no direct bus from Alor Setar to Tumpat. However, there are services departing from Alor Setar and arriving at Pasir Mas via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Alor Setar to Tumpat. However, there are services departing from Alor Setar and arriving at Sungai Kolok via Padang Besar and Hat Yai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 32m.
The distance between Alor Setar and Tumpat is 364 km. The road distance is 313.2 km.
The best way to get from Alor Setar to Tumpat without a car is to bus which takes 8h 20m and costs RM 40 - RM 110.
It takes approximately 7h 32m to get from Alor Setar to Tumpat, including transfers.
Alor Setar to Tumpat bus services, operated by Ekspres Perdana, depart from Alor Setar station.
Alor Setar to Tumpat train services, operated by KTM Komuter, depart from Alor Setar station.
The best way to get from Alor Setar to Tumpat is to train which takes 7h 32m and costs RM 30 - RM 210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs RM 40 - RM 110 and takes 8h 20m, you could also fly, which costs RM 340 - RM 750 and takes 5h 21m.
What companies run services between Alor Setar, Malaysia and Tumpat, Malaysia?
You can take a train from Alor Setar to Tumpat via Padang Besar, Padang Besar, Hat Yai, and Sungai Kolok in around 7h 32m. Alternatively, Ekspres Perdana operates a bus from Alor Setar to Pasir Mas once daily. Tickets cost RM 35–95 and the journey takes 6h 50m.
- Website
- fireflyz.com.my
Flights from Alor Setar to Sultan Ismail Petra via Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 650–1,300
Flights from Alor Setar to Sultan Ismail Petra via Kuala Lumpur
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- RM 300–650
- Website
- malaysiaairlines.com
Flights from Alor Setar to Sultan Ismail Petra via Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 650–1,300
Flights from Alor Setar to Sultan Ismail Petra via Kuala Lumpur
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- RM 300–650
- Website
- airasia.com
Flights from Alor Setar to Sultan Ismail Petra via Kuala Lumpur
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 300–600
- Phone
- +603 - 9779 1200
- [email protected]
- Website
- KTM Intercity
Train from Alor Setar to Padang Besar
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 17–24
- Website
- KTM Intercity
Train from Alor Setar to Sungai Petani
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 14–20
- Website
- KTM Intercity
- Phone
- +603 - 9779 1200
- [email protected]
- Website
- KTMB
Train from Alor Setar to Padang Besar
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 1–19
- Website
- KTMB
- Shuttle
- RM 1–3
- Express
- RM 13–19
Train from Alor Setar to Sungai Petani
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 1–18
- Website
- KTMB
- Shuttle
- RM 1–3
- Express
- RM 12–18
- Phone
- +603 - 9779 1200
- [email protected]
- Website
- KTM
Train from Alor Setar to Padang Besar
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- RM 17
- Website
- KTM
- Silver
- RM 14–15
- Gold
- RM 17
- Platinum
- RM 19–21
Train from Alor Setar to Sungai Petani
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 16
- Website
- KTM
- Silver
- RM 13–14
- Gold
- RM 16
- Platinum
- RM 17–19
- Website
- Thai Railway
Train from Padang Besar to Hat Yai
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- RM 6–45
- Schedules at
- Thai Railway
Train from Hat Yai to Sungai Kolok
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 11–65
- Schedules at
- Thai Railway
- Phone
- 1690
- [email protected]
- Website
- railway.co.th
Train from Hat Yai to Sungai Kolok
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- RM 8–110
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- railway.co.th
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- RM 75–110
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- RM 16–20
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- RM 8–12
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- RM 40–44
- Phone
- +609-765 6000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Ekspres Perdana
Bus from Alor Setar to Pasir Mas
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 35–95
- Website
- Ekspres Perdana
Bus from Sungai Petani to Pasir Mas
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 30–90
- Website
- Ekspres Perdana
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Booking & Getting There
Alor Setar to Tumpat bus services, operated by Ekspres Perdana, arrive at Pasir Mas station.
Alor Setar to Tumpat train services, operated by KTM Komuter, arrive at Padang Besar station.
Yes, the driving distance between Alor Setar to Tumpat is 313 km. It takes approximately 5h 6m to drive from Alor Setar to Tumpat.
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