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How to get fromKuching to Alor Setarby plane, car ferry, or tram

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There are 2 ways to get from Kuching to Alor Setar by plane, car ferry, or tram

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  1. Fly to Alor Setar

    best
    1. Fly from Kuching International Airport (KCH) to Alor Setar (AOR)plane plane KCH - AOR
    4h 59m
    RM 283–1,040

  2. Fly to Penang International Airport, car ferry, tram

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Kuching International Airport (KCH) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane plane KCH - PEN
    2. Take the carferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    3. Take the tram from Butterworth to Alor Setartram tram
    5h 52m
    RM 229–518

Kuching International Airport (KCH) to Alor Setar (AOR) flights

Calendar39Weekly Planes
Duration5h 20mAverage Duration
TicketRM 257Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,247.3 km
  • Duration: 4h 59m

What companies run services between Kuching, Malaysia and Alor Setar, Malaysia?

Malaysia Airlines and AirAsia fly from Kuching International Airport (KCH) to Alor Setar (AOR) every 4 hours.

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