There are 4 ways to get from Thailand to Alor Setar by bus, train, car, busferry, or ferry
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Bus, Minivan, train
best- Take the bus from Southern Bus Terminal Bangkok to Hat Yai Bus Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Hat Yai Bus Terminal to Padang Besarbus
- Take the train from Padang Besar to Alor Setartrain
18h 7mRM 140–194Train
cheapest- Take the train from Hua Lamphong to Hat Yaitrain
- Take the train from Hat Yai to Padang Besartrain
- Take the train from Padang Besar to Alor Setartrain
18h 58mRM 40–154Drive 1,028 km
- Drive from Bangkok to Alor Setarcar 1,028 km
14h 46mRM 477–690Bus and ferry, ferry, Minivan, train
- Take the busferry from Khao San Lomprayah to Thong Sala Koh Phanganbusferry
- Take the ferry from Thong Sala Koh Phangan to Hat Yai Bus Terminalferry
- Take the bus from Hat Yai Bus Terminal to Padang Besarbus
- Take the train from Padang Besar to Alor Setartrain
24h 54mRM 319–342
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Thailand to Alor Setar is to train which costs RM 35 - RM 160 and takes 18h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Thailand to Alor Setar is to drive which takes 14h 46m and costs RM 470 - RM 700.
No, there is no direct train from Thailand to Alor Setar. However, there are services departing from MRT สามยอด;Mrt Sam Yot and arriving at Alor Setar via Hua Lamphong, Hat Yai and Padang Besar. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 58m.
The distance between Thailand and Alor Setar is 1055 km. The road distance is 1028 km.
The best way to get from Thailand to Alor Setar without a car is to bus and Minivan and train which takes 18h 7m and costs RM 140 - RM 200.
It takes approximately 18h 7m to get from Thailand to Alor Setar, including transfers.
Thailand to Alor Setar train services, operated by State Railway of Thailand, depart from Hua Lamphong station.
Alor Setar is 1h ahead of Thailand. It is currently 2:52 PM in Thailand and 3:52 PM in Alor Setar.
Thailand to Alor Setar train services, operated by State Railway of Thailand, arrive at Hat Yai station.
Yes, the driving distance between Thailand to Alor Setar is 1028 km. It takes approximately 14h 46m to drive from Thailand to Alor Setar.
What companies run services between Thailand and Alor Setar, Malaysia?
You can take a subway from MRT สามยอด;Mrt Sam Yot to Alor Setar via MRT หัวลำโพง;Mrt Hua Lamphong, Hua Lamphong, Hat Yai, and Padang Besar in around 18h 58m.
- Phone
- +603 - 9779 1200
- [email protected]
- Website
- KTM Intercity
Train from Padang Besar to Alor Setar
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 17–24
- Website
- KTM Intercity
Train from Padang Besar to Alor Setar
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 17–24
- Website
- KTM Intercity
Train from Padang Besar to Alor Setar
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 17–24
- Website
- KTM Intercity
- Phone
- 0-2894-6330-2
- Website
- busonlineticket.co.th
Bus from Southern Bus Terminal Bangkok to Hat Yai Bus Terminal
- Website
- Phantip 1970
Ferry from Thong Sala Koh Phangan to Hat Yai Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 110
- Schedules at
- Phantip 1970
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