The average train between Taiping and Alor Setar takes 2h 10m and the fastest train takes 1h 55m. The train service runs several times per day from Taiping to Alor Setar. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run every 3 hours between Taiping and Alor Setar. The earliest departure is at 5:32 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Taiping is at 7:27 PM which arrives into Alor Setar at 10:42 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 10m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Taiping to Alor Setar. However, there are services departing from Taiping station and arriving at Alor Setar station via Bukit Mertajam. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 10m.
Taiping to Alor Setar train services, operated by KTM Intercity, depart from Taiping station.
Taiping to Alor Setar train services, operated by KTM Intercity, arrive at Alor Star station.
The distance between Taiping and Alor Setar is 147.2 km. The road distance is 162 km.
You can take a vehicle from Taiping to Alor Star via Bukit Mertajam in around 2h 28m.