The average train between Taiping and Alor Setar takes 2h 11m and the fastest train takes 1h 56m. 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 10:43 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 11m. 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 11m.
Taiping to Alor Setar train services, operated by KTM Komuter, depart from Taiping station.
Taiping to Alor Setar train services, operated by KTM Komuter, arrive at Alor Setar station.
Book your Taiping to Alor Setar train tickets online with KTM Komuter.
The distance between Taiping and Alor Setar is 147.2 km. The road distance is 164 km.
You can take a train from Taiping to Alor Setar via Bukit Mertajam in around 2h 30m.