There are 7 ways to get from Bangkok to Alor Setar by plane, train, bus, or car
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Fly Don Mueang International Airport to Alor Setar
best- Fly from Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) to Alor Setar (AOR)plane DMK - AOR
6h 41mRM 333–1,152Train
cheapest- Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Hat Yaitrain
- Take the train from Hat Yai to Padang Besartrain
- Take the train from Padang Besar to Alor Setartrain
17h 10mRM 38–146Bus, Minivan, train
- Take the bus from Southern Bus Terminal Bangkok to Hat Yai Bus Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Hat Yai Bus Terminal to Padang Besarbus
- Take the train from Padang Besar to Alor Setartrain
18h 7mRM 140–194Drive 1,028 km
- Drive from Bangkok to Alor Setarcar 1,028 km
14h 46mRM 477–690Fly Don Mueang International Airport to Hat Yai, train
- Fly from Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) to Hat Yai (HDY)plane DMK - HDY
- Take the train from Hat Yai to Padang Besartrain
- Take the train from Padang Besar to Alor Setartrain
6h 38mRM 156–370Fly Suvarnabhumi Airport to Hat Yai, train
- Fly from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Hat Yai (HDY)plane BKK - HDY
- Take the train from Hat Yai to Padang Besartrain
- Take the train from Padang Besar to Alor Setartrain
7h 6mRM 197–466Bus, Minivan, train via Songkhla
- Take the bus from Bangkok Sai Tai Mai Terminal to Songkhlabus
- Take the bus from Hat Yai Bus Terminal to Padang Besarbus
- Take the train from Padang Besar to Alor Setartrain
23h 39mRM 111–920
Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) to Alor Setar (AOR) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Bangkok to Alor Setar is to train which costs RM 35 - RM 150 and takes 17h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Bangkok to Alor Setar is to fly and train which takes 6h 38m and costs RM 150 - RM 370.
No, there is no direct train from Bangkok to Alor Setar. However, there are services departing from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal and arriving at Alor Setar via Hat Yai and Padang Besar. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 10m.
The distance between Bangkok and Alor Setar is 885 km. The road distance is 1028 km.
The best way to get from Bangkok to Alor Setar without a car is to train which takes 17h 10m and costs RM 35 - RM 150.
It takes approximately 6h 41m to get from Bangkok to Alor Setar, including transfers.
Bangkok to Alor Setar train services, operated by State Railway of Thailand, depart from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal station.
The best way to get from Bangkok to Alor Setar is to fly which takes 6h 41m and costs RM 330 - RM 1200. Alternatively, you can train, which costs RM 35 - RM 150 and takes 17h 10m.
Alor Setar is 1h ahead of Bangkok. It is currently 4:16 PM in Bangkok and 5:16 PM in Alor Setar.
Bangkok to Alor Setar train services, operated by State Railway of Thailand, arrive at Hat Yai station.
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.
- Website
- airasia.com
Flights from Don Mueang International Airport to Hat Yai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 140–320
Flights from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Hat Yai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 140–440
- Phone
- 1690
- [email protected]
- Website
- railway.co.th
Train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Hat Yai
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 35–110
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- railway.co.th
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- RM 75–110
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- RM 35–45
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- RM 35–50
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- RM 80–90
Train from Hat Yai to Padang Besar
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- 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 Padang Besar
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- 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 Padang Besar
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- 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
- Phone
- 0-2894-6330-2
- Website
- busonlineticket.co.th
Bus from Southern Bus Terminal Bangkok to Hat Yai Bus Terminal
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Booking & Getting There
Yes, the driving distance between Bangkok to Alor Setar is 1028 km. It takes approximately 14h 46m to drive from Bangkok to Alor Setar.
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