There are 10 ways to get from Khao Lak to Alor Setar by bus, train, ferry, car, plane, car ferry, or tram
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Khao Lak-Lam Ru National Park to Phang-Ngabus 444
- Take the bus from Phang-Nga to Krabi Bus Terminalbus 435
- Take the bus from Krabi Bus Terminal to Hat Yai Bus Stationbus
- Take the train from Hat Yai to Padang Besar Malaysiatrain 45
- Take the train from Padang Besar to Alor Setartrain
11h 4mRM 63–413Bus, train via Tha Kham
- Take the bus from Khao Lak-Lam Ru National Park to Khao Sok National Parkbus 444
- Take the bus from Khao Sok Bus Station to 465 Bus Stop Suratthanibus
- Take the train from Surat Thani Train Station to Hat Yaitrain 45
- Take the train from Hat Yai to Padang Besar Malaysiatrain 45
- Take the train from Padang Besar to Alor Setartrain
12h 49mRM 65–209Bus, ferry
- Take the bus from Khao Lak-Lam Ru National Park to Ban Ao Nangbus 444
- Take the ferry from Ao Nang Meeting Point to Kuah Jettyferry
- Take the ferry from Langkawi Ferry Terminal to Kuala Kedahferry
15h 18mRM 375–679Drive 466 km
- Drive from Khao Lak to Alor Setarcar 466 km
7h 25mRM 258–372Bus
- Take the bus from Khao Lak-Lam Ru National Park to Phang-Ngabus 444
- Take the bus from Phang-Nga to Krabi Bus Terminalbus 435
- Take the bus from Krabi Bus Terminal to Hat Yai Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Hat Yai Bus Station to Alor Setar Toll Utarabus
11h 27mRM 165–476Local Bus, bus, train
- Take the bus from Khao Lak to Phuket Bus Terminal 2bus
- Take the bus from Phuket Bus Terminal 2 to Saladan Pier Koh Lantabus
- Take the bus from Lanta Transport Office to Padang Besar Train Stationbus
- Take the train from Padang Besar to Alor Setartrain
16h 16mRM 243–266Local Bus to Phuket International Airport, fly to Hat Yai, bus, train
- Take the bus from Khao Lak to Phuket Bus Terminal 2bus
- Fly from Phuket International Airport (HKT) to Hat Yai (HDY)plane HKT - HDY
- Take the bus from Hat Yai Airport to KTM Malaysia Railaway Station sidebus
- Take the train from Padang Besar to Alor Setartrain
8h 41mRM 416–639Bus to Krabi Airport, fly to Alor Setar
- Take the bus from Khao Lak-Lam Ru National Park to Ban Ao Nangbus
- Fly from Krabi Airport (KBV) to Alor Setar (AOR)plane KBV - AOR
12h 46mRM 321–1,255Local Bus to Phuket International Airport, fly to Alor Setar
- Take the bus from Khao Lak to Phuket Bus Terminal 2bus
- Fly from Phuket International Airport (HKT) to Alor Setar (AOR)plane HKT - AOR
10h 3mRM 476–2,037Local Bus to Phuket International Airport, fly to Penang International Airport, car ferry, tram
- Take the bus from Khao Lak to Phuket Bus Terminal 2bus
- Fly from Phuket International Airport (HKT) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane HKT - PEN
- Take the carferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry
- Take the tram from Butterworth to Alor Setartram
9h 51mRM 271–665
Khao Lak to Alor Setar by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Khao Lak to Alor Setar is to bus and train via Tha Kham which costs RM 60 - RM 210 and takes 12h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Khao Lak to Alor Setar is to drive which takes 7h 25m and costs RM 250 - RM 380.
No, there is no direct bus from Khao Lak to Alor Setar. However, there are services departing from Khao Lak-Lam Ru National Park and arriving at Alor Setar Toll Utara via Phang-Nga, Krabi Bus Terminal and Hat Yai Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 27m.
The distance between Khao Lak and Alor Setar is 529 km. The road distance is 466 km.
The best way to get from Khao Lak to Alor Setar without a car is to bus and train which takes 11h 4m and costs RM 60 - RM 420.
It takes approximately 11h 4m to get from Khao Lak to Alor Setar, including transfers.
Khao Lak to Alor Setar bus services, operated by Provincial Land Transport Office Of Krabi, depart from Khao Lak-Lam Ru National Park station.
Khao Lak to Alor Setar bus services, operated by Provincial Land Transport Office Of Krabi, arrive at Phang-Nga station.
Alor Setar is 1h ahead of Khao Lak. It is currently 2:09 PM in Khao Lak and 3:09 PM in Alor Setar.
Yes, the driving distance between Khao Lak to Alor Setar is 466 km. It takes approximately 7h 25m to drive from Khao Lak to Alor Setar.
What companies run services between Khao Lak, Phangnga, Thailand and Alor Setar, Malaysia?
You can take a bus from Khao Lak-Lam Ru National Park to Alor Setar Toll Utara via Phang-Nga, Krabi Bus Terminal, and Hat Yai Bus Station in around 11h 27m.
- Website
- malaysiaairlines.com
Flights from Krabi Airport to Alor Setar via Kuala Lumpur
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- RM 280–1,300
Flights from Krabi Airport to Alor Setar via Suvarnabhumi, Kuala Lumpur
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 47m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- RM 600–2,200
Flights from Phuket International Airport to Alor Setar via Kuala Lumpur
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- RM 270–1,100
Flights from Phuket International Airport to Penang International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 300–1,300
- Website
- singaporeair.com
Flights from Krabi Airport to Alor Setar via Kuala Lumpur
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- RM 280–1,200
Flights from Krabi Airport to Alor Setar via Singapore Changi, Kuala Lumpur
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- RM 320–1,300
Flights from Phuket International Airport to Alor Setar via Kuala Lumpur
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- RM 270–1,100
Flights from Phuket International Airport to Alor Setar via Singapore Changi, Kuala Lumpur
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 35m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- RM 600–1,500
- Website
- qatarairways.com
Flights from Phuket International Airport to Hat Yai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 180–380
Flights from Krabi Airport to Alor Setar via Kuala Lumpur
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- RM 280–1,200
Flights from Phuket International Airport to Alor Setar via Kuala Lumpur
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- RM 270–1,100
Flights from Phuket International Airport to Penang International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 300–1,300
- Website
- airasia.com
Flights from Krabi Airport to Alor Setar via Kuala Lumpur
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 280–1,200
Flights from Krabi Airport to Alor Setar via Kuala Lumpur, Senai
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- RM 360–1,300
Flights from Phuket International Airport to Alor Setar via Kuala Lumpur
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 270–1,100
Flights from Phuket International Airport to Penang International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- RM 210–550
- Website
- fireflyz.com.my
Flights from Krabi Airport to Alor Setar via Kuala Lumpur
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- RM 280–1,300
Flights from Phuket International Airport to Alor Setar via Kuala Lumpur
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- RM 270–1,100
Flights from Phuket International Airport to Penang International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- RM 340–450
- Website
- bangkokair.com
Flights from Phuket International Airport to Hat Yai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 180–380
- Phone
- 1690
- [email protected]
- Website
- railway.co.th
Train from Hat Yai to Padang Besar Malaysia
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- 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 30–34
Train from Surat Thani Train Station to Hat Yai
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 52m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 12–110
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- railway.co.th
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- RM 75–110
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- RM 18–23
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- RM 12–16
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- RM 45–49
Train from Hat Yai to Padang Besar Malaysia
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- 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 30–34
- Phone
- +603 - 9779 1200
- [email protected]
- Website
- KTMB
Train from Hat Yai to Padang Besar Malaysia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 1–17
- Website
- KTMB
- Shuttle
- RM 1–2
- Express
- RM 11–17
Train from Padang Besar to Alor Setar
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 1–19
- Website
- KTMB
- Shuttle
- RM 1–3
- Express
- RM 13–19
Train from Hat Yai to Padang Besar Malaysia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 1–17
- Website
- KTMB
- Shuttle
- RM 1–2
- Express
- RM 11–17
Train from Padang Besar to Alor Setar
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 1–19
- Website
- KTMB
- Shuttle
- RM 1–3
- Express
- RM 13–19
Train from Padang Besar to Alor Setar
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 1–19
- Website
- KTMB
- Shuttle
- RM 1–3
- Express
- RM 13–19
Train from Padang Besar to Alor Setar
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 1–19
- Website
- KTMB
- Shuttle
- RM 1–3
- Express
- RM 13–19
Tram from Butterworth to Alor Setar
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 2–23
- Website
- KTMB
- Shuttle
- RM 2–4
- Express
- RM 15–23
- Phone
- +603 - 9779 1200
- [email protected]
- Website
- KTM Intercity
Train from Padang Besar to Alor Setar
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 17–24
- Website
- KTM Intercity
Train from Padang Besar to Alor Setar
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 17–24
- Website
- KTM Intercity
Train from Padang Besar to Alor Setar
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 17–24
- Website
- KTM Intercity
Train from Padang Besar to Alor Setar
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 17–24
- Website
- KTM Intercity
Bus from Khao Lak-Lam Ru National Park to Phang-Nga
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- RM 20–28
- Schedules at
- Provincial Land Transport Office Of Krabi
Bus from Phang-Nga to Krabi Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- RM 20–29
- Schedules at
- Provincial Land Transport Office Of Krabi
Bus from Khao Lak-Lam Ru National Park to Khao Sok National Park
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- RM 20–29
- Schedules at
- Provincial Land Transport Office Of Krabi
Bus from Khao Lak-Lam Ru National Park to Ban Ao Nang
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 23–35
- Schedules at
- Provincial Land Transport Office Of Krabi
Bus from Khao Lak-Lam Ru National Park to Phang-Nga
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- RM 20–28
- Schedules at
- Provincial Land Transport Office Of Krabi
Bus from Phang-Nga to Krabi Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- RM 20–29
- Schedules at
- Provincial Land Transport Office Of Krabi
Bus from Khao Lak-Lam Ru National Park to Ban Ao Nang
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 23–35
- Schedules at
- Provincial Land Transport Office Of Krabi
- Phone
- 1490
- [email protected]
- Website
- ฺBor Kor Sor
Bus from Phang-Nga to Krabi Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 11–75
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- ฺBor Kor Sor
Bus from Krabi Bus Terminal to Hat Yai Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 47m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 28–270
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- ฺBor Kor Sor
Bus from Phang-Nga to Krabi Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 11–75
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- ฺBor Kor Sor
Bus from Krabi Bus Terminal to Hat Yai Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 47m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 28–270
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- ฺBor Kor Sor
- Phone
- +66 62-175-3069
- Website
- 438 Phuket Krabi Transport
Bus from Phang-Nga to Krabi Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 12–29
- Schedules at
- 438 Phuket Krabi Transport
Bus from Phang-Nga to Krabi Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 12–29
- Schedules at
- 438 Phuket Krabi Transport
- Phone
- +66 84-149-3565
- [email protected]
- Website
- 12go.asia
Bus from Phang-Nga to Krabi Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 11–35
- Book at
- 12go.asia
Bus from Phang-Nga to Krabi Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 11–35
- Book at
- 12go.asia
Bus from Krabi Bus Terminal to Hat Yai Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 60
- Website
- Jijie Tour and Travel | จีจี้ ทัวร์ แอนด์ ทราเวล
Bus from Krabi Bus Terminal to Hat Yai Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 60
- Website
- Jijie Tour and Travel | จีจี้ ทัวร์ แอนด์ ทราเวล
- Phone
- +66 2 204 1004
- [email protected]
- Website
- K and P Travel and Tour
Bus from Krabi Bus Terminal to Hat Yai Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 69
- Website
- K and P Travel and Tour
Bus from Krabi Bus Terminal to Hat Yai Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 69
- Website
- K and P Travel and Tour
- Phone
- +66 2 205 1005
- [email protected]
- Website
- Phuket Bus and Van Travel
Bus from Khao Sok Bus Station to 465 Bus Stop Suratthani
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- RM 37
- Website
- Phuket Bus and Van Travel
Bus from Khao Sok Bus Station to 465 Bus Stop Suratthani
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 29–40
- Schedules at
- 465 Surat Thani Phuket Transport
- Phone
- +66 2 357 1157
- [email protected]
- Website
- Khaosok Evergreen House
Bus from Khao Sok Bus Station to 465 Bus Stop Suratthani
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 41
- Schedules at
- Khaosok Evergreen House
- Phone
- +66 2 295 1095
- [email protected]
- Website
- Zee Zenith Travel
Bus from Hat Yai Bus Station to Alor Setar Toll Utara
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 104
- Schedules at
- Zee Zenith Travel
Bus from Hat Yai Airport to KTM Malaysia Railaway Station side
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 190
- Schedules at
- Zee Zenith Travel
Bus from Khao Lak to Phuket Bus Terminal 2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 10
Bus from Khao Lak to Phuket Bus Terminal 2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 10
Bus from Khao Lak to Phuket Bus Terminal 2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 10
Bus from Khao Lak to Phuket Bus Terminal 2
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 10
- Phone
- +66 2 203 1003
- [email protected]
- Website
- Minibus 1996
Bus from Phuket Bus Terminal 2 to Saladan Pier Koh Lanta
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 91
- Website
- Minibus 1996
- Website
- kbi.dlt.go.th
Bus from Lanta Transport Office to Padang Besar Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 142
- Book at
- 12 Go
- Phone
- +66 980 168 181
- [email protected]
- Website
- tigerlinetravel
Ferry from Ao Nang Meeting Point to Kuah Jetty
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 270–600
- Website
- tigerlinetravel
- Phone
- 04-966 5889
- Website
- Langkawi Ferry Line
Ferry from Langkawi Ferry Terminal to Kuala Kedah
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- RM 20–45
- Website
- Langkawi Ferry Line
- Adult (MyKad holder)
- RM 20
- Adult (Non MyKad)
- RM 45
- Phone
- 04-375 2400
- [email protected]
- Website
- penangport.com.my
Car ferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 1–2
- Schedules at
- penangport.com.my
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