What is the cheapest way to get from Alor Setar to Balakong?

The cheapest way to get from Alor Setar to Balakong is to train and bus which costs RM 45 - RM 80 and takes 7h 20m.

What is the fastest way to get from Alor Setar to Balakong?

The fastest way to get from Alor Setar to Balakong is to fly and subway which takes 3h 30m and costs RM 110 - RM 300.

Is there a direct bus between Alor Setar and Balakong?

No, there is no direct bus from Alor Setar to Balakong. However, there are services departing from Alor Setar and arriving at Kj673 Kg Baru Balakong via (M1) Terminal Bersepadu Selatan and Kl781 Mrt/Lrt Sungai Besi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 21m.

Is there a direct train between Alor Setar and Balakong?

No, there is no direct train from Alor Setar to Balakong. However, there are services departing from Alor Star and arriving at Batu 11 Cheras via Pasar Seni. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 26m.

How far is it from Alor Setar to Balakong?

The distance between Alor Setar and Balakong is 469 km. The road distance is 452.8 km.

How do I travel from Alor Setar to Balakong without a car?

The best way to get from Alor Setar to Balakong without a car is to train which takes 5h 26m and costs RM 29 - RM 150.

How long does it take to get from Alor Setar to Balakong?

It takes approximately 5h 26m to get from Alor Setar to Balakong, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Alor Setar to Balakong bus from?

Alor Setar to Balakong bus services, operated by Intercity Coach, depart from Alor Setar station.

Where do I catch the Alor Setar to Balakong train from?

Alor Setar to Balakong train services, operated by KTM Intercity, depart from Alor Star station.

Train or bus from Alor Setar to Balakong?

The best way to get from Alor Setar to Balakong is to train which takes 5h 26m and costs RM 29 - RM 150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs RM 50 - RM 70 and takes 6h 21m.

Where does the Alor Setar to Balakong bus arrive?

Alor Setar to Balakong bus services, operated by Intercity Coach, arrive at Terminal Bersepadu Selatan station.

Where does the Alor Setar to Balakong train arrive?

Alor Setar to Balakong train services, operated by KTM Intercity, arrive at Kuala Lumpur station.

Can I drive from Alor Setar to Balakong?

Yes, the driving distance between Alor Setar to Balakong is 453 km. It takes approximately 4h 58m to drive from Alor Setar to Balakong.

Where can I stay near Balakong?

There are 9543+ hotels available in Balakong.

Alor Setar to Balakong - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane

There are 6 ways to get from Alor Setar to Balakong by train, bus, car, plane, or subway

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
1. Take the train from Alor Star to Kuala Lumpurtrain Ets
5h 26m
RM 30–149
Bus
1. Take the bus from Alor Setar to Terminal Bersepadu Selatanbus
6h 21m
RM 53–69
Drive 452.8 km
1. Drive from Alor Setar to Balakongcar 452.8 km
4h 58m
RM 77–110
Fly to Kuala Lumpur International Airport, subway
1. Fly from Alor Setar (AOR) to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)plane AOR - KUL
2. Take the subway from Putrajaya Sentral to Serdang Jayasubway
3h 30m
RM 111–293
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Alor Setar to Butterworthtrain Padang Besar
2. Take the bus from Butterworth to Terminal Bersepadu Selatanbus
7h 20m
RM 48–75
Fly to Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah, MRT
1. Fly from Alor Setar (AOR) to Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah (SZB)plane AOR - SZB
2. Take the train from Kwasa Sentral to Batu 11 Cherastrain
4h 5m
RM 181–427

Alor Setar (AOR) to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) flights

38Weekly Planes

1h 10mAverage Duration

RM 97Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Alor Setar to Balakong.

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Distance: 469 km
Duration: 5h 26m

What companies run services between Alor Setar, Malaysia and Balakong, Malaysia?

KTM Intercity operates a train from Alor Star to Kuala Lumpur once daily. Tickets cost RM 27–140 and the journey takes 4h 40m. Alternatively, Intercity Coach operates a bus from Alor Setar to Terminal Bersepadu Selatan 5 times a day. Tickets cost RM 55–65 and the journey takes 5h 38m. Cosmic Express also services this route twice daily.

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