There are 5 ways to get from Simpang Empat to Alor Setar by train, bus, car, taxi, or tram
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Train
best- Take the train from Bagan Serai to Bukit Mertajamtrain Ipoh
- Take the train from Bukit Mertajam to Alor Setartrain Butterworth
2h 18mRM 52–85Drive 161.2 km
cheapest- Drive from Simpang Empat to Alor Setarcar 161.2 km
1h 49mRM 28–40Bus
- Take the bus from Hentian Raya Parit Buntar to (M1) Penang Sentralbus Eb80
- Take the bus from Butterworth to Alor Setarbus Butterworth
4h 33mRM 42–68Taxi
- Take the taxi from Simpang Empat to Alor Setartaxi 161.2 km
1h 49mRM 350–430Train, tram
- Take the train from Bagan Serai to Bukit Mertajamtrain Ipoh
- Take the tram from Bukit Mertajam to Alor Startram Padang Besar Line / ...
2h 37mRM 31–72
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Simpang Empat to Alor Setar is to drive which costs RM 27 - RM 40 and takes 1h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Simpang Empat to Alor Setar is to drive which takes 1h 49m and costs RM 27 - RM 40.
No, there is no direct bus from Simpang Empat to Alor Setar. However, there are services departing from Bagan Serai and arriving at Alor Setar via Hentian Raya Parit Buntar and Butterworth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 33m.
No, there is no direct train from Simpang Empat to Alor Setar. However, there are services departing from Bagan Serai and arriving at Alor Setar via Bukit Mertajam. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 18m.
The distance between Simpang Empat and Alor Setar is 148 km. The road distance is 161.2 km.
The best way to get from Simpang Empat to Alor Setar without a car is to train which takes 2h 18m and costs RM 50 - RM 85.
It takes approximately 2h 18m to get from Simpang Empat to Alor Setar, including transfers.
Simpang Empat to Alor Setar bus services, operated by Rapid Penang, depart from Hentian Raya Parit Buntar station.
Simpang Empat to Alor Setar train services, operated by KTM Komuter, depart from Bagan Serai station.
The best way to get from Simpang Empat to Alor Setar is to train which takes 2h 18m and costs RM 50 - RM 85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs RM 40 - RM 70 and takes 4h 33m.
What companies run services between Simpang Empat, Malaysia and Alor Setar, Malaysia?
You can take a vehicle from Simpang Empat to Alor Setar via Bagan Serai and Bukit Mertajam in around 2h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Simpang Empat to Alor Setar via Bagan Serai, Hentian Raya Parit Buntar, (M1) Penang Sentral, and Butterworth in around 4h 33m.
- Phone
- +603 - 9779 1200
- [email protected]
- Website
- ktmb.com.my
Train from Bagan Serai to Bukit Mertajam
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 10–15
- Website
- https://www.ktmb.com.my/Komuter.html
Train from Bukit Mertajam to Alor Setar
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 23–35
- Website
- https://www.ktmb.com.my/Komuter.html
Train from Bagan Serai to Bukit Mertajam
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 10–15
- Website
- https://www.ktmb.com.my/Komuter.html
- Phone
- +603 - 9779 1200
- [email protected]
- Website
- ktmb.com.my
Train from Bagan Serai to Bukit Mertajam
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- RM 1–17
- Website
- https://www.ktmb.com.my
- Shuttle
- RM 1–2
- Express
- RM 11–17
Train from Bagan Serai to Bukit Mertajam
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- RM 1–17
- Website
- https://www.ktmb.com.my
- Shuttle
- RM 1–2
- Express
- RM 11–17
Tram from Bukit Mertajam to Alor Star
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 2–22
- Website
- https://www.ktmb.com.my
- Shuttle
- RM 2–4
- Express
- RM 14–22
- Phone
- +603-7885 2585
- [email protected]
- Website
- myrapid.com.my
Bus from Hentian Raya Parit Buntar to (M1) Penang Sentral
- Ave. Duration
- 58 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 4–6
- Schedules at
- myrapid.com.my
- Phone
- +60 5-253 8898
- [email protected]
- Website
- srimaju.com
Bus from Butterworth to Alor Setar
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 11–26
- Website
- https://www.srimaju.com/
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 49m
- Estimated price
- RM 350–430
Taxi Station
- Phone
- +60 5-808 1691
Teksi Stand Simpang
- Phone
- +60 14-300 8224
Public Transport Cooperative
- Phone
- +60 5-716 0733
Taxi service Batu Kawan
- Phone
- +60 12-579 9765
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More Questions & Answers
Simpang Empat to Alor Setar bus services, operated by Rapid Penang, arrive at (M1) Penang Sentral station.
Simpang Empat to Alor Setar train services, operated by KTM Komuter, arrive at Bukit Mertajam station.
Yes, the driving distance between Simpang Empat to Alor Setar is 161 km. It takes approximately 1h 49m to drive from Simpang Empat to Alor Setar.
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