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How to get fromBangkok to Alor Setarby plane, train, bus, car, or tram

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There are 7 ways to get from Bangkok to Alor Setar by plane, train, bus, car, or tram

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  1. Fly Don Mueang International Airport to Alor Setar

    best
    1. Fly from Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) to Alor Setar (AOR)plane plane DMK - AOR
    6h 41m
    RM 372–1,188

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Hat Yaitrain train
    2. Take the train from Hat Yai to Padang Besartrain train
    3. Take the train from Padang Besar to Alor Setartrain train
    17h 10m
    RM 39–147

  3. Bus, Minivan, train

    1. Take the bus from Southern Bus Terminal Bangkok to Hat Yai Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Hat Yai Bus Terminal to Padang Besarbus bus
    3. Take the train from Padang Besar to Alor Setartrain train
    18h 7m
    RM 105–934

  4. Drive 1,028 km

    1. Drive from Bangkok to Alor Setarcar car 1,028 km
    14h 50m
    RM 471–680

  5. Fly Don Mueang International Airport to Hat Yai, train

    1. Fly from Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) to Hat Yai (HDY)plane plane DMK - HDY
    2. Take the train from Hat Yai to Padang Besartrain train
    3. Take the train from Padang Besar to Alor Setartrain train
    6h 38m
    RM 170–448

  6. Fly Suvarnabhumi Airport to Hat Yai, train

    1. Fly from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Hat Yai (HDY)plane plane BKK - HDY
    2. Take the train from Hat Yai to Padang Besartrain train
    3. Take the train from Padang Besar to Alor Setartrain train
    7h 6m
    RM 197–526

  7. Bus, Minivan, tram

    1. Take the bus from Bangkok Sai Tai Mai Terminal to Songkhlabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Hat Yai Bus Terminal to Padang Besarbus bus
    3. Take the tram from Padang Besar to Alor Setartram tram
    23h 49m
    RM 112–923

Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) to Alor Setar (AOR) flights

Calendar42Weekly Planes
Duration5h 52mAverage Duration
TicketRM 341Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 884.8 km
  • Duration: 6h 41m

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

AirAsia, Thai AirAsia, and two other airlines fly from Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) to Alor Setar (AOR) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Alor Setar via Hat Yai and Padang Besar in around 17h 10m.

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