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How to get fromKota Bharu to Alor Setarby bus, car, plane, or train

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There are 4 ways to get from Kota Bharu to Alor Setar by bus, car, plane, or train

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Bus Terminal Kota Bharu to Alor Setarbus bus Bus Terminal Kota Bharu
    7h 37m
    RM 35–100

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bus Terminal Kota Bharu to Sungai Petanibus bus Bus Terminal Kota Bharu
    2. Take the train from Sungai Petani to Alor Setartrain train Butterworth
    7h 57m
    RM 34–111

  3. Drive  317 km

    1. Drive from Kota Bharu to Alor Setarcar car 317 km
    5h 4m
    RM 54–78

  4. Fly

    1. Fly from Sultan Ismail Petra (KBR) to Alor Setar (AOR)plane plane KBR - AOR
    4h 52m
    RM 336–700

Kota Bharu to Alor Setar by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration7h 37mAverage Duration
TicketRM 35Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 314.5 km
  • Duration: 7h 37m

What companies run services between Kota Bharu, Malaysia and Alor Setar, Malaysia?

Ekspres Perdana operates a bus from Bus Terminal Kota Bharu to Alor Setar twice daily. Tickets cost RM 35–100 and the journey takes 7h 37m. Alternatively, Malaysia Airlines, Firefly, and AirAsia fly from Sultan Ismail Petra (KBR) to Alor Setar (AOR) 4 times a day.

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