There are 6 ways to get from Bagan Serai to Alor Setar by train, bus, car, taxi, or tram
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Train
best- Take the train from Bagan Serai to Bukit Mertajamtrain Ipoh
- Take the train from Bukit Mertajam to Alor Setartrain Butterworth
2h 8mRM 31–61Bus, tram
cheapest- Take the bus from Hentian Raya Parit Buntar to (M1) Penang Sentralbus Eb80
- Take the tram from Butterworth to Alor Startram Padang Besar Line / ...
3h 56mRM 9–35Bus, train
- Take the bus from Hentian Raya Parit Buntar to (M1) Penang Sentralbus Eb80
- Take the train from Butterworth to Alor Setartrain Butterworth
3h 37mRM 32–47Drive 146.5 km
- Drive from Bagan Serai to Alor Setarcar 146.5 km
1h 43mRM 25–36Taxi
- Take the taxi from Bagan Serai to Alor Setartaxi 146.5 km
1h 43mRM 320–390Bus
- Take the bus from Hentian Raya Parit Buntar to (M1) Penang Sentralbus Eb80
- Take the bus from Butterworth to Alor Setarbus Butterworth
4h 21mRM 18–38
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bagan Serai to Alor Setar is to bus and tram which costs RM 8 - RM 35 and takes 3h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Bagan Serai to Alor Setar is to drive which takes 1h 43m and costs RM 24 - RM 40.
No, there is no direct bus from Bagan Serai to Alor Setar. However, there are services departing from Bagan Serai and arriving at Alor Setar via Hentian Raya Parit Buntar and Butterworth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 21m.
No, there is no direct train from Bagan Serai to Alor Setar. However, there are services departing from Bagan Serai and arriving at Alor Setar via Bukit Mertajam. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 8m.
The distance between Bagan Serai and Alor Setar is 136 km. The road distance is 146.5 km.
The best way to get from Bagan Serai to Alor Setar without a car is to train which takes 2h 8m and costs RM 30 - RM 65.
It takes approximately 2h 8m to get from Bagan Serai to Alor Setar, including transfers.
Bagan Serai to Alor Setar bus services, operated by Rapid Penang, depart from Hentian Raya Parit Buntar station.
Bagan Serai to Alor Setar train services, operated by KTM Komuter, depart from Bagan Serai station.
The best way to get from Bagan Serai to Alor Setar is to train which takes 2h 8m and costs RM 30 - RM 65. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs RM 17 - RM 40 and takes 4h 21m.
What companies run services between Bagan Serai, Malaysia and Alor Setar, Malaysia?
You can take a vehicle from Bagan Serai to Alor Setar via Bagan Serai and Bukit Mertajam in around 2h 8m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bagan Serai to Alor Setar via Hentian Raya Parit Buntar, (M1) Penang Sentral, and Butterworth in around 4h 21m.
- Phone
- +603 - 9779 1200
- [email protected]
- Website
- ktmb.com.my
Train from Bagan Serai to Bukit Mertajam
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 10–15
- Website
- https://www.ktmb.com.my/Komuter.html
Train from Bukit Mertajam to Alor Setar
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 23–35
- Website
- https://www.ktmb.com.my/Komuter.html
Train from Butterworth to Alor Setar
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 25–35
- Website
- https://www.ktmb.com.my/Komuter.html
- Phone
- +603 - 9779 1200
- [email protected]
- Website
- ktmb.com.my
Train from Bagan Serai to Bukit Mertajam
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- RM 1–17
- Website
- https://www.ktmb.com.my
- Shuttle
- RM 1–2
- Express
- RM 11–17
Tram from Butterworth to Alor Star
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 2–23
- Website
- https://www.ktmb.com.my
- Shuttle
- RM 2–4
- Express
- RM 15–23
- Phone
- +603-7885 2585
- [email protected]
- Website
- myrapid.com.my
Bus from Hentian Raya Parit Buntar to (M1) Penang Sentral
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 4–6
- Schedules at
- myrapid.com.my
Bus from Hentian Raya Parit Buntar to (M1) Penang Sentral
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 4–6
- Schedules at
- myrapid.com.my
Bus from Hentian Raya Parit Buntar to (M1) Penang Sentral
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 4–6
- Schedules at
- myrapid.com.my
- Phone
- +60 5-253 8898
- [email protected]
- Website
- srimaju.com
Bus from Butterworth to Alor Setar
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 11–26
- Website
- https://www.srimaju.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 43m
- Estimated price
- RM 320–390
Public Transport Cooperative
- Phone
- +60 5-716 0733
Taxi service Batu Kawan
- Phone
- +60 12-579 9765
Taxi Station
- Phone
- +60 5-808 1691
Teksi Stand Simpang
- Phone
- +60 14-300 8224
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More Questions & Answers
Bagan Serai to Alor Setar bus services, operated by Rapid Penang, arrive at (M1) Penang Sentral station.
Bagan Serai to Alor Setar train services, operated by KTM Komuter, arrive at Bukit Mertajam station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bagan Serai to Alor Setar is 146 km. It takes approximately 1h 43m to drive from Bagan Serai to Alor Setar.
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