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How to get fromAlor Setar to George Townby train, car ferry, bus, taxi, tram or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Alor Setar to George Town by train, car ferry, bus, taxi, tram, or car

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  1. Train, car ferry

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    1. Take the train from Alor Setar to Butterworthtrain train Padang Besar
    2. Take the car ferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    1h 49m
    RM 13–15

  2. Bus, line 401 bus

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Bas Shahab Perdana Alor Setar to Sungai Nibongbus bus Alor Setar
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Bas Ekspres Sg Nibong to Presgrave Cornerbus bus 401
    3h 14m
    RM 15–17

  3. Taxi, car ferry

    1. Take the taxi from Alor Setar to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminaltaxi taxi
    2. Take the car ferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    1h 29m
    RM 224–264

  4. Tram, car ferry

    1. Take the tram from Alor Star to Butterworthtram tram Padang Besar Line
    2. Take the car ferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    1h 49m
    RM 14–33

  5. Drive 115.1 km

    1. Drive from Alor Setar to George Towncar car 115.1 km
    1h 20m
    RM 20–28

  6. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Alor Setar to George Towntaxi taxi 115.1 km
    1h 20m
    RM 250–310

Alor Setar to George Town by train and car ferry

Calendar126Weekly Services
Duration1h 49mAverage Duration
TicketRM 13Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Alor Setar, Malaysia and George Town, Malaysia?

You can take a bus from Terminal Bas Shahab Perdana Alor Setar to Presgrave Corner via Sungai Nibong and Terminal Bas Ekspres Sg Nibong in around 3h 14m.

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