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

The cheapest way to get from Alor Setar to Gelugor is to bus which costs RM 14 - RM 16 and takes 3h 22m.

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

The fastest way to get from Alor Setar to Gelugor is to drive which takes 1h 17m and costs RM 18 - RM 26.

Is there a direct bus between Alor Setar and Gelugor?

No, there is no direct bus from Alor Setar to Gelugor. However, there are services departing from Alor Setar and arriving at Maybank Gelugor via Terminal Bas Ekspres Sg Nibong. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 22m.

How far is it from Alor Setar to Gelugor?

The distance between Alor Setar and Gelugor is 116 km. The road distance is 110.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Alor Setar to Gelugor without a car is to train and car ferry and line 301 bus which takes 2h 36m and costs RM 14 - RM 19.

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

It takes approximately 2h 36m to get from Alor Setar to Gelugor, including transfers.

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

Alor Setar to Gelugor bus services, operated by Plusliner, depart from Alor Setar station.

Bus or fly from Alor Setar to Gelugor?

The best way to get from Alor Setar to Gelugor is to bus which takes 3h 22m and costs RM 14 - RM 16. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs RM 250 - RM 460 and takes 4h 8m.

Where does the Alor Setar to Gelugor bus arrive?

Alor Setar to Gelugor bus services, operated by Plusliner, arrive at Sungai Nibong Bus Terminal station.

Can I drive from Alor Setar to Gelugor?

Yes, the driving distance between Alor Setar to Gelugor is 111 km. It takes approximately 1h 17m to drive from Alor Setar to Gelugor.

Where can I stay near Gelugor?

There are 2494+ hotels available in Gelugor.

Alor Setar to Gelugor - 7 ways to travel via train, car ferry, and line 301 bus

There are 7 ways to get from Alor Setar to Gelugor by train, car ferry, bus, car, plane, tram, 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, car ferry, line 301 bus
best
1. Take the train from Alor Setar to Butterworthtrain
2. Take the car ferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry
3. Take the bus from (M1) Jetty A to BSN Gelugorbus 401 / ...
2h 36m
RM 14–18
Bus
1. Take the bus from Alor Setar to Sungai Nibong Bus Terminalbus
3h 22m
RM 14–15
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Alor Setar to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcar
2. Take the car ferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry
1h 36m
RM 19–27
Fly
1. Fly from Alor Setar (AOR) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane AOR - PEN
4h 8m
RM 252–460
Tram, car ferry, line 301 bus
1. Take the tram from Alor Star to Butterworthtram
2. Take the car ferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry
3. Take the bus from (M1) Jetty A to BSN Gelugorbus 401 / ...
2h 36m
RM 15–36
Drive 110.6 km
1. Drive from Alor Setar to Gelugorcar 110.6 km
1h 17m
RM 18–26
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Alor Setar to Gelugortaxi 110.6 km
1h 17m
RM 240–300

Alor Setar to Gelugor by train, car ferry, and bus

126Weekly Services

2h 36mAverage Duration

RM 14Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Alor Setar to Gelugor.

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Distance: 115.7 km
Duration: 2h 36m

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

Plusliner operates a bus from Alor Setar to Sungai Nibong Bus Terminal twice daily. Tickets cost RM 14 and the journey takes 2h 42m. Alternatively, AirAsia, Firefly, and two other airlines fly from Alor Setar (AOR) to Penang International Airport (PEN) every 4 hours.

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