There are 7 ways to get from Arau to Tumpat by plane, train, tram, bus, car, or taxi
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Fly
best- Fly from Alor Setar (AOR) to Sultan Ismail Petra (KBR)plane AOR - KBR
4h 57mRM 356–844Train
cheapest- Take the train from Padang Besar to Hat Yaitrain
- Take the train from Hat Yai to Sungai Koloktrain 37 Hua Lamphong - Sungai Kolok - Class II Sleeper AC / ...
8h 42mRM 27–167Tram, bus
- Take the tram from Arau to Sungai Petanitram Padang Besar Line
- Take the bus from Sungai Petani to Pasir Masbus Sungai Petani
9h 36mRM 34–127Drive 319.6 km
- Drive from Arau to Tumpatcar 319.6 km
5h 10mRM 54–78Taxi
- Take the taxi from Arau to Tumpattaxi 319.6 km
5h 10mRM 500–650Train, bus
- Take the train from Arau to Sungai Petanitrain Padang Besar
- Take the bus from Sungai Petani to Pasir Masbus Sungai Petani
9h 40mRM 34–138Bus
- Take the bus from Alor Setar to Pasir Masbus Alor Setar
11hRM 37–126
Arau to Tumpat by tram, foot, bus, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Arau to Tumpat is to train which costs RM 26 - RM 170 and takes 8h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Arau to Tumpat is to fly which takes 4h 57m and costs RM 350 - RM 850.
No, there is no direct bus from Arau to Tumpat. However, there are services departing from Alor Setar and arriving at Pasir Mas via Alor Setar. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h.
No, there is no direct train from Arau to Tumpat. However, there are services departing from Arau and arriving at Sungai Kolok via Padang Besar and Hat Yai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 42m.
The distance between Arau and Tumpat is 275 km. The road distance is 319.6 km.
The best way to get from Arau to Tumpat without a car is to tram and bus which takes 9h 36m and costs RM 30 - RM 130.
It takes approximately 4h 57m to get from Arau to Tumpat, including transfers.
Arau to Tumpat bus services, operated by Ekspres Perdana, depart from Alor Setar station.
Arau to Tumpat train services, operated by State Railway of Thailand, depart from Padang Besar station.
The best way to get from Arau to Tumpat is to fly which takes 4h 57m and costs RM 350 - RM 850. Alternatively, you can train, which costs RM 26 - RM 170 and takes 8h 42m, you could also bus, which costs RM 35 - RM 130 and takes 11h.
What companies run services between Arau, Malaysia and Tumpat, Malaysia?
Malaysia Airlines, AirAsia, and Firefly fly from Alor Setar (AOR) to Sultan Ismail Petra (KBR) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Arau to Tumpat via Padang Besar, Hat Yai, and Sungai Kolok in around 8h 42m.
- Website
- malaysiaairlines.com
Flights from Alor Setar to Sultan Ismail Petra via Kuala Lumpur
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 300–600
Flights from Alor Setar to Sultan Ismail Petra via Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 450–1,900
- Website
- fireflyz.com.my
Flights from Alor Setar to Sultan Ismail Petra via Kuala Lumpur
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 300–600
Flights from Alor Setar to Sultan Ismail Petra via Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 450–1,900
- Website
- airasia.com
Flights from Alor Setar to Sultan Ismail Petra via Kuala Lumpur
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 290–750
- Phone
- 1690
- [email protected]
- Website
- railway.co.th
Train from Padang Besar to Hat Yai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- RM 1–110
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- railway.co.th
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- RM 75–110
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- RM 12–15
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- RM 1–3
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- RM 31–34
Train from Hat Yai to Sungai Kolok
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- RM 9–110
- 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 9–12
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- RM 41–45
- Phone
- +603 - 9779 1200
- [email protected]
- Website
- KTMB
Train from Padang Besar to Hat Yai
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 1–17
- Website
- KTMB
- Shuttle
- RM 1–2
- Express
- RM 11–17
Tram from Arau to Sungai Petani
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 2–22
- Website
- KTMB
- Shuttle
- RM 2–4
- Express
- RM 15–22
Train from Arau to Sungai Petani
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 2–22
- Website
- KTMB
- Shuttle
- RM 2–4
- Express
- RM 15–22
- Phone
- +603 - 9779 1200
- [email protected]
- Website
- KTM Intercity
Train from Arau to Sungai Petani
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 24–35
- Website
- KTM Intercity
- Phone
- +609-765 6000
- [email protected]
- 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
Bus from Sungai Petani to Pasir Mas
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 30–90
- 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
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Estimated price
- RM 500–650
Grab Taxi
- Website
- grab.com
Teksi Luar Bandar Utara Sdn. Bhd.
- Phone
- +60 4-976 5293
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More Questions & Answers
Arau to Tumpat bus services, operated by Ekspres Perdana, arrive at Pasir Mas station.
Arau to Tumpat train services, operated by State Railway of Thailand, arrive at Hat Yai station.
Yes, the driving distance between Arau to Tumpat is 320 km. It takes approximately 5h 10m to drive from Arau to Tumpat.
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