There are 4 ways to get from Alor Setar to Tumpat by train, bus, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Alor Setar to Padang Besartrain
- Take the train from Padang Besar to Hat Yaitrain 46
- Take the train from Hat Yai to Sungai Koloktrain 171
7h 33mRM 42–314Bus
- Take the bus from Alor Setar to Pasir Masbus Alor Setar
8h 19mRM 42–65Drive 313.2 km
- Drive from Alor Setar to Tumpatcar 313.2 km
5h 18mRM 53–76Fly
- Fly from Alor Setar (AOR) to Sultan Ismail Petra (KBR)plane AOR - KBR
7h 28mRM 287–525
Alor Setar to Tumpat by bus and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Alor Setar to Tumpat is to bus which costs RM 40 - RM 70 and takes 8h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Alor Setar to Tumpat is to drive which takes 5h 18m and costs RM 50 - RM 80.
The distance between Alor Setar and Tumpat is 364 km. The road distance is 313.2 km.
The best way to get from Alor Setar to Tumpat without a car is to bus which takes 8h 19m and costs RM 40 - RM 70.
It takes approximately 7h 33m to get from Alor Setar to Tumpat, including transfers.
The best way to get from Alor Setar to Tumpat is to train which takes 7h 33m and costs RM 40 - RM 320. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs RM 40 - RM 70 and takes 8h 19m, you could also fly, which costs RM 280 - RM 550 and takes 7h 28m.
Yes, the driving distance between Alor Setar to Tumpat is 313 km. It takes approximately 5h 18m to drive from Alor Setar to Tumpat.
There are 815+ hotels available in Tumpat.
What companies run services between Alor Setar, Malaysia and Tumpat, Malaysia?
You can take a train from Alor Setar to Tumpat via Padang Besar, Padang Besar, Hat Yai, and Sungai Kolok in around 7h 33m. Alternatively, Ekspres Perdana operates a bus from Alor Setar to Pasir Mas once daily. Tickets cost RM 35–50 and the journey takes 6h 50m.
- Website
- fireflyz.com.my
Flights from Alor Setar to Sultan Ismail Petra via Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 230–950
Flights from Alor Setar to Sultan Ismail Petra via Kuala Lumpur
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- RM 210–1,300
- Website
- malaysiaairlines.com
Flights from Alor Setar to Sultan Ismail Petra via Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 230–950
Flights from Alor Setar to Sultan Ismail Petra via Kuala Lumpur
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- RM 210–1,300
- Website
- airasia.com
Flights from Alor Setar to Sultan Ismail Petra via Kuala Lumpur
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 140–700
- Website
- malindoair.com
Flights from Alor Setar to Sultan Ismail Petra via Kuala Lumpur
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- RM 240–450
- Phone
- +603 - 9779 1200
- callcenter@ktmb.com.my
- Website
- ktmb.com.my
Train from Alor Setar to Padang Besar
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 7–10
- Website
- https://www.ktmb.com.my/Komuter.html
- Phone
- 1690
- sarabanklang@railway.co.th
- Website
- dticket.railway.co.th
Train from Padang Besar to Hat Yai
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 6–130
- Book at
- https://12go.asia/en/operator/thai-railways
- Website
- https://dticket.railway.co.th/DTicketPublicWeb/home/Home
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- RM 6–21
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- RM 70–100
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- RM 30–45
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- RM 95–130
Train from Hat Yai to Sungai Kolok
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 11–150
- Book at
- https://12go.asia/en/operator/thai-railways
- Website
- https://dticket.railway.co.th/DTicketPublicWeb/home/Home
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- RM 11–25
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- RM 75–110
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- RM 35–55
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- RM 110–150
- Phone
- +609-765 6000
- hq@ekspresperdana.my
- Website
- ekspresperdana.com.my
Bus from Alor Setar to Pasir Mas
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 35–50
- Website
- https://www.ekspresperdana.com.my/
Want to know more about travelling around the world?
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including Need to know: Greyhound, Travelling around the UAE, and How to get from Stansted Airport into central London - to help you get the most out of your next trip.