There are 6 ways to get from Alor Setar to Komtar by train, car ferry, bus, taxi, 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- Take the train from Alor Setar to Butterworthtrain Padang Besar
- Take the car ferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry
2hRM 14–17Bus
- Take the bus from Alor Setar to Sungai Nibong Bus Terminalbus
4h 3mRM 14–16Taxi, car ferry
- Take the taxi from Alor Setar to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminaltaxi
- Take the car ferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry
1h 51mRM 224–264Tram, car ferry
- Take the tram from Alor Star to Butterworthtram Padang Besar Line
- Take the car ferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry
2hRM 15–35Drive 115.5 km
- Drive from Alor Setar to Komtarcar 115.5 km
1h 21mRM 19–27Taxi
- Take the taxi from Alor Setar to Komtartaxi 115.5 km
1h 21mRM 250–310
Alor Setar to Komtar by train, car ferry, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Alor Setar to Komtar is to bus which costs RM 14 - RM 17 and takes 4h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Alor Setar to Komtar is to drive which takes 1h 21m and costs RM 18 - RM 27.
No, there is no direct bus from Alor Setar to Komtar. However, there are services departing from Alor Setar and arriving at Komtar via Terminal Bas Ekspres Sg Nibong. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 3m.
The distance between Alor Setar and Komtar is 107 km. The road distance is 115.5 km.
The best way to get from Alor Setar to Komtar without a car is to train and car ferry which takes 2h and costs RM 14 - RM 18.
It takes approximately 2h to get from Alor Setar to Komtar, including transfers.
Alor Setar to Komtar bus services, operated by Plusliner, depart from Alor Setar station.
Alor Setar to Komtar bus services, operated by Plusliner, arrive at Sungai Nibong Bus Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Alor Setar to Komtar is 115 km. It takes approximately 1h 21m to drive from Alor Setar to Komtar.
There are 2561+ hotels available in Komtar.
What companies run services between Alor Setar, Malaysia and Komtar, 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.
- Phone
- +603 - 9779 1200
- callcenter@ktmb.com.my
- Website
- ktmb.com.my
Train from Alor Setar to Butterworth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 11–14
- Website
- https://www.ktmb.com.my/Komuter.html
- Phone
- +603 - 9779 1200
- callcenter@ktmb.com.my
- Website
- ktmb.com.my
Tram from Alor Star to Butterworth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 11–35
- Website
- https://www.ktmb.com.my
- Express Economy
- RM 16–23
- Shuttle
- RM 11–35
- Express First
- RM 22–29
- Phone
- +60 17-659 2527
- talk2us@parkmayberhad.com.my
- Website
- plusliner.com.my
Bus from Alor Setar to Sungai Nibong Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- RM 14
- Website
- https://www.plusliner.com.my/
- Phone
- 04-375 2400
- info@penangport.com.my
- Website
- penangport.com.my
Car ferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 2
- Schedules at
- penangport.com.my
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Estimated price
- RM 220–310
Perkhidmatan Teksi Pak Syed
- Phone
- +60 12-407 2327
- Website
- facebook.com
Grab Taxi
- Website
- grab.com
Alor Setar Taxi
- Phone
- +60177367817
- Website
- facebook.com
Perkhidmatan Teksi Pak Syed
- Phone
- +60 12-407 2327
- Website
- facebook.com
Grab Taxi
- Website
- grab.com
Alor Setar Taxi
- Phone
- +60177367817
- Website
- facebook.com
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