What is the cheapest way to get from Medan to Alor Setar?

The cheapest way to get from Medan to Alor Setar is to train and fly and car ferry and tram which costs RM 120 - RM 340 and takes 8h 47m.

What is the fastest way to get from Medan to Alor Setar?

The fastest way to get from Medan to Alor Setar is to train and fly and car ferry and tram which takes 8h 47m and costs RM 120 - RM 340.

How far is it from Medan to Alor Setar?

The distance between Medan and Alor Setar is 382 km.

How do I travel from Medan to Alor Setar without a car?

The best way to get from Medan to Alor Setar without a car is to ferry and bus which takes 37h 1m and costs RM 430 - RM 750.

How long does it take to get from Medan to Alor Setar?

It takes approximately 8h 55m to get from Medan to Alor Setar, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Medan and Alor Setar?

Alor Setar is 1h ahead of Medan. It is currently 11:33 PM in Medan and 12:33 AM in Alor Setar.

Where can I stay near Alor Setar?

There are 441+ hotels available in Alor Setar.

Medan to Alor Setar - 4 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, and bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Medan to Alor Setar by train, plane, ferry, bus, car ferry, or tram

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Train, fly to Alor Setar
best
1. Take the train from Medan to Kuala Namutrain
2. Fly from Kuala Namu International Airport (KNO) to Alor Setar (AOR)plane KNO - AOR
8h 55m
RM 229–1,005
Train, fly to Penang International Airport, car ferry, tram
cheapest
1. Take the train from Medan to Kuala Namutrain
2. Fly from Kuala Namu International Airport (KNO) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane KNO - PEN
3. Take the carferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry
4. Take the tram from Butterworth to Alor Setartram
8h 47m
RM 126–335
Ferry, bus
1. Take the ferry from Belawan to Tanjung Balai Karimunferry
2. Take the ferry from Tanjung Balai Karimun to Singapore Harbour Frontferry
3. Take the bus from Golden Mile Tower Singapore to Terminal Shahab Perdana Alor Setarbus
37h 1m
RM 436–740
Ferry, bus, train
1. Take the ferry from Belawan to Tanjung Balai Karimunferry
2. Take the ferry from Tanjung Balai Karimun to Singapore Harbour Frontferry
3. Take the bus from Resorts World Sentosa to Johor Bahrubus Ts8
4. Take the train from Jb Sentral to Alor Setartrain Ets
37h 6m
RM 280–657

Kuala Namu International Airport (KNO) to Alor Setar (AOR) flights

37Weekly Planes

4h 39mAverage Duration

RM 196Cheapest Price

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Distance: 382.1 km
Duration: 8h 55m

What companies run services between Medan, Indonesia and Alor Setar, Malaysia?

There is no direct connection from Medan to Alor Setar. However, you can take the train to Kuala Namu, walk to Kuala-Namu-Airport-KNO airport, fly to Alor Setar (AOR), then take the taxi to Alor Setar. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Medan to Terminal Shahab Perdana Alor Setar via Belawan, Tanjung Balai Karimun, Singapore Harbour Front, Harbourfront Stn Exit A, and Golden Mile Tower Singapore in around 37h 1m.

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