There are 5 ways to get from Alor Setar to Permatang Rawa by tram, bus, car, taxi, or train
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Tram
best- Take the tram from Alor Star to Bukit MertajamPadang Besar Line
56 minRM 10–29Bus, line 701 bus
- Take the bus from Alor Setar to Butterworth
- Take the bus from (M1) Penang Sentral to SMK Permatang Rawa709 / ...
2h 31mRM 17–18Drive 101.3 km
- Drive from Alor Setar to Permatang Rawa101.3 km
1h 11mRM 17–25Taxi
- Take the taxi from Alor Setar to Permatang Rawa101.3 km
1h 11mRM 220–270Train
- Take the train from Alor Setar to Bukit MertajamPadang Besar
57 minRM 10–13
Alor Setar to Permatang Rawa by tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Alor Setar to Permatang Rawa is to train which costs RM 10 - RM 13 and takes 57 min.
The fastest way to get from Alor Setar to Permatang Rawa is to tram which takes 56 min and costs RM 10 - RM 29.
No, there is no direct bus from Alor Setar to Permatang Rawa. However, there are services departing from Alor Setar and arriving at SMK Permatang Rawa via (M1) Penang Sentral. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 31m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Alor Star and arriving at Bukit Mertajam. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 56 min.
The distance between Alor Setar and Permatang Rawa is 91 km. The road distance is 101.3 km.
The best way to get from Alor Setar to Permatang Rawa without a car is to tram which takes 56 min and costs RM 10 - RM 29.
The tram from Alor Star to Bukit Mertajam takes 56 min including transfers and departs hourly.
Alor Setar to Permatang Rawa bus services, operated by Supernice Grassland, depart from Alor Setar station.
Alor Setar to Permatang Rawa train services, operated by KTM Intercity, depart from Alor Star station.
The best way to get from Alor Setar to Permatang Rawa is to bus and line 701 bus which takes 2h 31m and costs RM 16 - RM 18. Alternatively, you can train, which costs RM 10 - RM 13 and takes 57 min.
What companies run services between Alor Setar, Malaysia and Permatang Rawa, Malaysia?
KTM Intercity operates a vehicle from Alor Star to Bukit Mertajam hourly. Tickets cost RM 10–29 and the journey takes 56 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Alor Setar to SMK Permatang Rawa via Butterworth and (M1) Penang Sentral in around 2h 31m.
- Phone
- +603 - 9779 1200
- callcenter@ktmb.com.my
- Website
- ktmb.com.my
Tram from Alor Star to Bukit Mertajam
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 10–29
- Website
- https://www.ktmb.com.my
- Express Economy
- RM 16–23
- Shuttle
- RM 10–29
- Express First
- RM 21–27
- Phone
- +603 - 9779 1200
- callcenter@ktmb.com.my
- Website
- ktmb.com.my
Train from Alor Setar to Bukit Mertajam
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 10–13
- Website
- https://www.ktmb.com.my/Komuter.html
- Phone
- 04-3312966
- Website
- easybook.com
Bus from Alor Setar to Butterworth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- RM 30–120
- Website
- https://www.easybook.com/en-sg/bus/operator/supernice-grassland
- Book at
- https://www.easybook.com/bus/booking/malaccanovotelmelaka-to-goldenmilecomplex
- Phone
- +60 17-659 2527
- talk2us@parkmayberhad.com.my
- Website
- plusliner.com.my
Bus from Alor Setar to Butterworth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 15
- Website
- https://www.plusliner.com.my/
- Phone
- 04-255 8000
- rapidcare@prasarana.com.my
- Website
- facebook.com
Bus from (M1) Penang Sentral to SMK Permatang Rawa
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- RM 2–3
- Schedules at
- facebook.com
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Estimated price
- RM 220–270
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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More Questions & Answers
Alor Setar to Permatang Rawa bus services, operated by Supernice Grassland, arrive at Butterworth station.
Alor Setar to Permatang Rawa train services, operated by KTM Intercity, arrive at Bukit Mertajam station.
Yes, the driving distance between Alor Setar to Permatang Rawa is 101 km. It takes approximately 1h 11m to drive from Alor Setar to Permatang Rawa.
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