What is the cheapest way to get from Alor Setar to George Town?

The cheapest way to get from Alor Setar to George Town is to train and car ferry which costs RM 13 - RM 16 and takes 1h 49m.

What is the fastest way to get from Alor Setar to George Town?

The fastest way to get from Alor Setar to George Town is to drive which takes 1h 20m and costs RM 19 - RM 28.

Is there a direct bus between Alor Setar and George Town?

No, there is no direct bus from Alor Setar to George Town. However, there are services departing from Terminal Bas Shahab Perdana Alor Setar and arriving at Presgrave Corner via Terminal Bas Ekspres Sg Nibong. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 14m.

How far is it from Alor Setar to George Town?

The distance between Alor Setar and George Town is 106 km. The road distance is 115.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Alor Setar to George Town without a car is to train and car ferry which takes 1h 49m and costs RM 13 - RM 16.

How long does it take to get from Alor Setar to George Town?

It takes approximately 1h 49m to get from Alor Setar to George Town, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Alor Setar to George Town bus from?

Alor Setar to George Town bus services, operated by Plusliner, depart from Terminal Bas Shahab Perdana Alor Setar station.

Bus or fly from Alor Setar to George Town?

The best way to get from Alor Setar to George Town is to bus and line 401 bus which takes 3h 14m and costs RM 14 - RM 17. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs RM 250 - RM 470 and takes 4h 8m.

Where does the Alor Setar to George Town bus arrive?

Alor Setar to George Town bus services, operated by Plusliner, arrive at Sungai Nibong station.

Can I drive from Alor Setar to George Town?

Yes, the driving distance between Alor Setar to George Town is 115 km. It takes approximately 1h 20m to drive from Alor Setar to George Town.

Where can I stay near George Town?

There are 2564+ hotels available in George Town.

Alor Setar to George Town - 7 ways to travel via train, car ferry, and bus

There are 7 ways to get from Alor Setar to George Town by train, car ferry, bus, taxi, plane, tram, or car

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
best
1. Take the train from Alor Setar to ButterworthPadang Besar
2. Take the car ferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal
1h 49m
RM 13–15
Bus, line 401 bus
1. Take the bus from Terminal Bas Shahab Perdana Alor Setar to Sungai NibongAlor Setar
2. Take the bus from Terminal Bas Ekspres Sg Nibong to Presgrave Corner401
3h 14m
RM 15–17
Taxi, car ferry
1. Take the taxi from Alor Setar to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal
2. Take the car ferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal
1h 28m
RM 224–264
Fly
1. Fly from Alor Setar (AOR) to Penang International Airport (PEN)AOR - PEN
4h 8m
RM 253–470
Tram, car ferry
1. Take the tram from Alor Star to ButterworthPadang Besar Line
2. Take the car ferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal
1h 49m
RM 14–33
Drive 115.1 km
1. Drive from Alor Setar to George Town115.1 km
1h 20m
RM 20–28
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Alor Setar to George Town115.1 km
1h 20m
RM 250–310

Alor Setar to George Town by train and car ferry

126Weekly Services

1h 49mAverage Duration

RM 13Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Alor Setar to George Town.

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Distance: 105.5 km
Duration: 1h 49m

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. Alternatively, AirAsia, Malindo Airways, and two other airlines fly from Alor Setar (AOR) to Penang International Airport (PEN) every 4 hours.

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