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 Rp650000 - 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 - Rp4100000.

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 39m and costs Rp1600000 - Rp1900000.

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 8:55 AM in Alor Setar and 7:55 AM in Medan.

Where can I stay near Medan?

There are 506+ 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)AOR - KNO
2. Take the train from Kuala Namu to Medan
7h 8m
Rp 917,912–4,016,169
Train, car ferry to Penang International Airport, fly
cheapest
1. Take the train from Alor Setar to Butterworth
2. Take the car ferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal
3. Fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Kuala Namu International Airport (KNO)PEN - KNO
4. Take the train from Kuala Namu to Medan
8h 37m
Rp 653,088–1,640,594
Train, bus, ferry
1. Take the train from Alor Star to Kuala KangsarEts
2. Take the bus from Kuala Kangsar to Grantral Mall
3. Take the ferry from Singapore Harbour Front to Tanjung Balai Karimun
4. Take the ferry from Tanjung Balai Karimun to Belawan
37h 39m
Rp 1,628,503–1,900,538
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Alor Setar to Woodlands Checkpoint
2. Take the ferry from Singapore Harbour Front to Tanjung Balai Karimun
3. Take the ferry from Tanjung Balai Karimun to Belawan
38h 54m
Rp 1,545,951–1,808,278
Bus, ferry via Ipoh
1. Take the bus from Alor Setar to Terminal Meru Raya
2. Take the bus from Terminal Meru Raya to Singapore Golden Mile Complex
3. Take the ferry from Singapore Harbour Front to Tanjung Balai Karimun
4. Take the ferry from Tanjung Balai Karimun to Belawan
39h 5m
Rp 1,664,618–1,857,271

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

21Weekly Planes

4h 21mAverage Duration

Rp 768,269Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Alor Setar to Medan.

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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 39m.

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