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

The cheapest way to get from Alor Setar to Medan is to tram and car ferry and fly and train which costs Rp550000 - Rp1600000 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 3m and costs Rp1300000 - Rp6000000.

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 ferry which takes 37h 44m and costs Rp1200000 - Rp2800000.

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

It takes approximately 7h 3m 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 6:59 AM in Alor Setar and 5:59 AM in Medan.

Where can I stay near Medan?

There are 444+ hotels available in Medan.

Alor Setar to Medan - 4 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, and tram

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There are 4 ways to get from Alor Setar to Medan by plane, train, ferry, tram, car ferry, or bus

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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 3m
Rp 1,375,790–5,725,479
Tram, car ferry to Penang International Airport, fly, train
cheapest
1. Take the tram from Alor Setar to Butterworthtram
2. Take the carferry 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 572,382–1,591,971
Train, ferry
1. Take the train from Alor Setar to JB Sentraltrain
2. Take the ferry from Singapore Harbour Front to Tanjung Balai Karimunferry
3. Take the ferry from Tanjung Balai Karimun to Belawanferry
37h 44m
Rp 1,285,411–2,728,008
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 1,568,600–3,063,005

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

34Weekly Planes

5h 4mAverage Duration

Rp 1,242,083Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Alor Setar to Medan.

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Distance: 382.4 km
Duration: 7h 3m

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 Setar to Medan via JB Sentral, Johor Bahru, Resorts World Sentosa, Singapore Harbour Front, Tanjung Balai Karimun, and Belawan in around 37h 44m.

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