There are 6 ways to get from Penang to Alor Setar (Station) by car ferry, tram, bus, taxi, train, or car
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Car ferry, tram
best- Take the carferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry
- Take the tram from Butterworth to Alor Setartram Padang Besar Line
3h 23mRM 4–25Line 303 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Terminal Komtar to Sungai Nibong Besarbus 303 / ...
- Take the bus from Sungai Nibong Bus Terminal to Alor Setarbus
5h 39mRM 27Car ferry, taxi
- Take the carferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry
- Take the taxi from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Alor Setar (Station)taxi
1h 29mRM 222–272Car ferry, train
- Take the carferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry
- Take the train from Butterworth to Alor Setartrain Butterworth
3h 27mRM 27–37Drive 116.4 km
- Drive from George Town to Alor Setar (Station)car 116.4 km
1h 21mRM 46–67Taxi
- Take the taxi from George Town to Alor Setar (Station)taxi 116.4 km
1h 21mRM 260–310
Penang to Alor Setar (Station) by car ferry, tram, foot, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Penang to Alor Setar (Station) is to car ferry and tram which costs RM 3 - RM 25 and takes 3h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Penang to Alor Setar (Station) is to drive which takes 1h 21m and costs RM 45 - RM 70.
No, there is no direct bus from Penang to Alor Setar (Station). However, there are services departing from Terminal Komtar and arriving at Terminal Bas Shahab Perdana Alor Setar via Sungai Nibong Bus Terminal and Alor Setar. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 39m.
The distance between Penang and Alor Setar (Station) is 109 km. The road distance is 116.4 km.
The best way to get from Penang to Alor Setar (Station) without a car is to car ferry and tram which takes 3h 23m and costs RM 3 - RM 25.
It takes approximately 3h 23m to get from Penang to Alor Setar (Station), including transfers.
Penang to Alor Setar (Station) bus services, operated by Rapid Penang, depart from Terminal Komtar station.
Penang to Alor Setar (Station) bus services, operated by Rapid Penang, arrive at Sungai Nibong Besar station.
Yes, the driving distance between Penang to Alor Setar (Station) is 116 km. It takes approximately 1h 21m to drive from Penang to Alor Setar (Station).
There are 446+ hotels available in Alor Setar (Station).
What companies run services between Penang, Malaysia and Alor Setar (Station), Malaysia?
You can take a bus from Terminal Komtar to Terminal Bas Shahab Perdana Alor Setar via Sungai Nibong Besar, Sungai Nibong Bus Terminal, and Alor Setar in around 5h 39m.
- Phone
- +603 - 9779 1200
- [email protected]
- Website
- KTMB
Tram from Butterworth to Alor Setar
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 2–23
- Website
- KTMB
- Shuttle
- RM 2–4
- Express
- RM 15–23
- Phone
- +603 - 9779 1200
- [email protected]
- Website
- KTM Intercity
Train from Butterworth to Alor Setar
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 25–35
- Website
- KTM Intercity
- Phone
- +603-7885 2585
- [email protected]
- Website
- Rapid Penang
Bus from Terminal Komtar to Sungai Nibong Besar
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- RM 2–3
- Schedules at
- Rapid Penang
- Phone
- +60 17-659 2527
- [email protected]
- Website
- Plus Liner
Bus from Sungai Nibong Bus Terminal to Alor Setar
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- RM 25
- Website
- Plus Liner
- Phone
- 04-375 2400
- [email protected]
- Website
- penangport.com.my
Car ferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 1–2
- Schedules at
- penangport.com.my
Car ferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 1–2
- Schedules at
- penangport.com.my
Car ferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 1–2
- Schedules at
- penangport.com.my
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Estimated price
- RM 220–310
Penang Taxi Drivers Association
- Phone
- +60 4 262 5721
Sunshine Radio Taxi
- Phone
- +60 4 642 5961
Penang Taxi Drivers Association
- Phone
- +60 4 262 5721
Sunshine Radio Taxi
- Phone
- +60 4 642 5961
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