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How to get fromKuala Lumpur to Alor Setarby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Kuala Lumpur to Alor Setar by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Kuala Lumpur to Alor Setartrain train Ets
    4h 36m
    RM 11–75

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from KL Sentral to Alor Setarbus bus KL Sentral
    6h 3m
    RM 30–110

  3. Drive  435.2 km

    1. Drive from Kuala Lumpur to Alor Setarcar car 435.2 km
    4h 41m
    RM 74–107

  4. MRT to Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah, fly

    1. Take the train from Pasar Seni to Kwasa Sentraltrain train
    2. Fly from Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah (SZB) to Alor Setar (AOR)plane plane SZB - AOR
    4h 19m
    RM 204–605

  5. Bus via Sungai Petani

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Bersepadu Selatan to Sungai Petanibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Stesen Bas Sg Petani to Dataran Alor Setarbus bus K50
    7h 49m
    RM 66–95

  6. Train to Kuala Lumpur International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Bandar Tasik Selatan to Klia T2train train
    2. Fly from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Alor Setar (AOR)plane plane KUL - AOR
    4h 47m
    RM 108–388

Kuala Lumpur to Alor Setar by train

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Duration4h 36mAverage Duration
TicketRM 11Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 450.6 km
  • Duration: 4h 36m

What companies run services between Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia and Alor Setar, Malaysia?

KTM Intercity operates a train from Kuala Lumpur to Alor Setar every 4 hours. Tickets cost RM 11–60 and the journey takes 4h 36m. KTM ETS also services this route every 4 hours. Alternatively, Suasana Edaran operates a bus from KL Sentral to Alor Setar every 3 hours. Tickets cost RM 30–110 and the journey takes 6h 3m. Three other operators also service this route.

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