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

The cheapest way to get from Alor Setar to Medan is to train and car ferry and fly which costs Rp600000 - Rp1700000 and takes 8h 37m.

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

The fastest way to get from Alor Setar to Medan is to fly and train which takes 7h 8m and costs Rp900000 - Rp4500000.

How far is it from Alor Setar to Medan?

The distance between Alor Setar and Medan is 382 km.

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

The best way to get from Alor Setar to Medan without a car is to train and bus and ferry which takes 37h 38m and costs Rp1600000 - Rp2100000.

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

It takes approximately 7h 8m to get from Alor Setar to Medan, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Alor Setar and Medan?

Medan is 1h behind Alor Setar. It is currently 4:50 PM in Alor Setar and 3:50 PM in Medan.

Where can I stay near Medan?

There are 488+ hotels available in Medan.

Alor Setar to Medan - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and ferry

There are 5 ways to get from Alor Setar to Medan by plane, train, bus, ferry, or car ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly from Alor Setar, train
best
1. Fly from Alor Setar (AOR) to Kuala Namu International Airport (KNO)plane AOR - KNO
2. Take the train from Kuala Namu to Medantrain
7h 8m
Rp 922,281–4,421,332
Train, car ferry to Penang International Airport, fly
cheapest
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. Fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Kuala Namu International Airport (KNO)plane PEN - KNO
4. Take the train from Kuala Namu to Medantrain
8h 37m
Rp 605,435–1,651,731
Train, bus, ferry
1. Take the train from Alor Star to Kuala Kangsartrain Ets
2. Take the bus from Kuala Kangsar to Grantral Mallbus
3. Take the ferry from Singapore Harbour Front to Tanjung Balai Karimunferry
4. Take the ferry from Tanjung Balai Karimun to Belawanferry
37h 38m
Rp 1,647,252–2,009,651
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Alor Setar to Woodlands Checkpointbus
2. Take the ferry from Singapore Harbour Front to Tanjung Balai Karimunferry
3. Take the ferry from Tanjung Balai Karimun to Belawanferry
38h 54m
Rp 1,570,153–1,846,557
Bus, ferry via Ipoh
1. Take the bus from Terminal Bas Shahab Perdana Alor Setar to Terminal Meru Rayabus
2. Take the bus from Terminal Meru Raya to Singapore Golden Mile Complexbus
3. Take the ferry from Singapore Harbour Front to Tanjung Balai Karimunferry
4. Take the ferry from Tanjung Balai Karimun to Belawanferry
41h 13m
Rp 1,707,131–1,871,934

Alor Setar (AOR) to Kuala Namu International Airport (KNO) flights

21Weekly Planes

4h 21mAverage Duration

Rp 779,669Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Alor Setar to Medan.

Launch map view

Distance: 382.4 km
Duration: 7h 8m

What companies run services between Alor Setar, Malaysia and Medan, Indonesia?

There is no direct connection from Alor Setar to Medan. However, you can take the taxi to Alor Setar (AOR) airport, fly to Kuala Namu International Airport (KNO), walk to Kuala Namu, then take the train to Medan. Alternatively, you can take a train from Alor Star to Medan via Kuala Kangsar, Kuala Kangsar, Grantral Mall, Tai Seng, Harbourfront, Singapore Harbour Front, Tanjung Balai Karimun, and Belawan in around 37h 38m.

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