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How to get fromMedan to Alor Setarby train, plane, car ferry, tram, ferry, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Medan to Alor Setar by train, plane, car ferry, tram, ferry, or bus

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  1. Train, fly to Penang International Airport, car ferry, tram

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    1. Take the train from Medan to Kuala Namutrain train
    2. Fly from Kuala Namu International Airport (KNO) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane plane KNO - PEN
    3. Take the carferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    4. Take the tram from Butterworth to Alor Setartram tram
    8h 47m
    RM 136–375

  2. Ferry, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Belawan to Tanjung Balai Karimunferry ferry
    2. Take the ferry from Tanjung Balai Karimun to Singapore Harbour Frontferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Golden Mile Tower Singapore to Terminal Shahab Perdana Alor Setarbus bus
    37h 1m
    RM 416–700

  3. Train, fly to Alor Setar

    1. Take the train from Medan to Kuala Namutrain train
    2. Fly from Kuala Namu International Airport (KNO) to Alor Setar (AOR)plane plane KNO - AOR
    9h 43m
    RM 230–1,017

  4. Train, fly to Langkawi International Airport, ferry, bus

    1. Take the train from Medan to Kuala Namutrain train
    2. Fly from Kuala Namu International Airport (KNO) to Langkawi International Airport (LGK)plane plane KNO - LGK
    3. Take the ferry from Langkawi Ferry Terminal to Kuala Kedahferry ferry
    4. Take the bus from Jeti Kuala Kedah to Pekan Rabubus bus
    11h 8m
    RM 415–772

  5. Ferry, bus, train

    1. Take the ferry from Belawan to Tanjung Balai Karimunferry ferry
    2. Take the ferry from Tanjung Balai Karimun to Singapore Harbour Frontferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Resorts World Sentosa to Johor Bahrubus bus Ts8
    4. Take the train from Jb Sentral to Alor Setartrain train Ets
    37h 6m
    RM 280–647

Kuala Namu International Airport (KNO) to Penang International Airport (PEN) flights

Calendar49Weekly Planes
Duration50 minAverage Duration
TicketRM 101Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 409.3 km
  • Duration: 8h 47m

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 Penang International Airport (PEN), walk to Penang Airport, take the bus to Weld Quay, walk to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal, take the car ferry to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal, walk to Butterworth, then take the vehicle 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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