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How to get fromPulau Pangkor to Alor Setarby ferry, bus, train, or tram

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There are 4 ways to get from Pulau Pangkor to Alor Setar by ferry, bus, train, or tram

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  1. Ferry, bus, train

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Pangkor Jetty to Marina Island Jettyferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Pantai Remis to Medan Kiddbus bus 46
    3. Take the train from Ipoh to Alor Setartrain train Ets
    6h 15m
    RM 41–81

  2. Ferry, bus, tram

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Sungai Pinang Ferry Terminal to Lumut Jettyferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Lumut to Butterworthbus bus
    3. Take the tram from Butterworth to Alor Setartram tram
    6h 21m
    RM 32–78

  3. Ferry, bus via George Town

    1. Take the ferry from Sungai Pinang Ferry Terminal to Lumut Jettyferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Lumut to Butterworthbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Butterworth to Alor Setarbus bus
    7h 9m
    RM 41–82

  4. Ferry, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Sungai Pinang Ferry Terminal to Lumut Jettyferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Lumut to Alor Setarbus bus
    10h
    RM 45–80

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  • Distance: 351.3 km
  • Duration: 6h 15m

What companies run services between Pulau Pangkor, Malaysia and Alor Setar, Malaysia?

There is no direct connection from Pulau Pangkor to Alor Setar. However, you can take the ferry to Marina Island Jetty, take the taxi to Pantai Remis, take the bus to Medan Kidd, walk to Ipoh, then take the train to Alor Setar. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Sungai Pinang Ferry Terminal to Alor Setar via Lumut Jetty, Lumut, Butterworth, and Butterworth in around 6h 21m.

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