There are 6 ways to get from Kuala Kurau 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 17mRM 48–81Drive 145.4 km
cheapest- Drive from Kuala Kurau to Alor Setarcar 145.4 km
1h 44mRM 25–36Bus, train
- Take the bus from Hentian Raya Parit Buntar to (M1) Penang Sentralbus Eb80
- Take the train from Butterworth to Alor Setartrain Butterworth
2h 59mRM 54–70Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kuala Kurau to Alor Setartaxi 145.4 km
1h 44mRM 320–390Bus, tram
- 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 18mRM 31–58Bus
- Take the bus from Hentian Raya Parit Buntar to (M1) Penang Sentralbus Eb80
- Take the bus from Butterworth to Alor Setarbus Butterworth
3h 43mRM 40–61
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kuala Kurau to Alor Setar is to drive which costs RM 24 - RM 40 and takes 1h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Kuala Kurau to Alor Setar is to drive which takes 1h 44m and costs RM 24 - RM 40.
No, there is no direct bus from Kuala Kurau to Alor Setar. However, there are services departing from Hentian Raya Parit Buntar and arriving at Alor Setar via Butterworth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 43m.
No, there is no direct train from Kuala Kurau 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 17m.
The distance between Kuala Kurau and Alor Setar is 146 km. The road distance is 145.4 km.
The best way to get from Kuala Kurau to Alor Setar without a car is to train which takes 2h 17m and costs RM 45 - RM 85.
It takes approximately 2h 17m to get from Kuala Kurau to Alor Setar, including transfers.
Kuala Kurau to Alor Setar bus services, operated by Rapid Penang, depart from Hentian Raya Parit Buntar station.
Kuala Kurau to Alor Setar train services, operated by KTM Komuter, depart from Bagan Serai station.
The best way to get from Kuala Kurau to Alor Setar is to train which takes 2h 17m and costs RM 45 - RM 85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs RM 35 - RM 65 and takes 3h 43m.
What companies run services between Kuala Kurau, Malaysia and Alor Setar, Malaysia?
You can take a vehicle from Kuala Kurau to Alor Setar via Bagan Serai and Bukit Mertajam in around 2h 17m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Kuala Kurau to Alor Setar via Hentian Raya Parit Buntar, (M1) Penang Sentral, and Butterworth in around 3h 43m.
- 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 44m
- Estimated price
- RM 320–390
Public Transport Cooperative
- Phone
- +60 5-716 0733
Taxi service Batu Kawan
- Phone
- +60 12-579 9765
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More Questions & Answers
Kuala Kurau to Alor Setar bus services, operated by Rapid Penang, arrive at (M1) Penang Sentral station.
Kuala Kurau to Alor Setar train services, operated by KTM Komuter, arrive at Bukit Mertajam station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kuala Kurau to Alor Setar is 145 km. It takes approximately 1h 44m to drive from Kuala Kurau to Alor Setar.
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