There are 4 ways to get from Simpang Empat to Alor Setar by train, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Taiping to Alor Setartrain Ets
1h 52mRM 28–63Drive 161.2 km
- Drive from Simpang Empat to Alor Setarcar 161.2 km
1h 49mRM 64–92Taxi
- Take the taxi from Simpang Empat to Alor Setartaxi 161.2 km
1h 49mRM 350–430Train via Bukit Mertajam
- Take the train from Kamunting to Bukit Mertajamtrain Ipoh
- Take the train from Bukit Mertajam to Alor Setartrain Butterworth
2h 38mRM 57–79
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Simpang Empat to Alor Setar is to train which costs RM 27 - RM 65 and takes 1h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Simpang Empat to Alor Setar is to drive which takes 1h 49m and costs RM 60 - RM 95.
No, there is no direct train from Simpang Empat to Alor Setar. However, there are services departing from Taiping and arriving at Alor Setar via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 52m.
The distance between Simpang Empat and Alor Setar is 190 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 1h 52m and costs RM 27 - RM 65.
It takes approximately 1h 52m to get from Simpang Empat to Alor Setar, including transfers.
Simpang Empat to Alor Setar train services, operated by KTM Intercity, depart from Taiping station.
Simpang Empat to Alor Setar train services, operated by KTM Intercity, arrive at Alor Setar 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.
There are 443+ hotels available in Alor Setar.
What companies run services between Simpang Empat, Malaysia and Alor Setar, Malaysia?
KTM Intercity operates a train from Taiping to Alor Setar every 3 hours. Tickets cost RM 4–29 and the journey takes 1h 34m. KTM ETS also services this route every 4 hours.
- Phone
- +603 - 9779 1200
- [email protected]
- Website
- KTMB
Train from Taiping to Alor Setar
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 4–29
- Website
- KTMB
- Shuttle
- RM 4–7
- Express
- RM 20–29
- Phone
- +603 - 9779 1200
- [email protected]
- Website
- KTM
Train from Taiping to Alor Setar
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 32
- Website
- KTM
- Silver
- RM 22–24
- Gold
- RM 32
- Platinum
- RM 40–42
- Phone
- +603 - 9779 1200
- [email protected]
- Website
- KTM Intercity
Train from Kamunting to Bukit Mertajam
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 17–24
- Website
- KTM Intercity
Train from Bukit Mertajam to Alor Setar
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 23–35
- Website
- KTM Intercity
- 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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