There are 5 ways to get from Alor Setar to Tumpat by plane, tram, train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Alor Setar (AOR) to Sultan Ismail Petra (KBR)plane AOR - KBR
4h 20mRM 406–842Tram, train
cheapest- Take the tram from Alor Setar to Padang Besartram
- Take the train from Padang Besar to Hat Yaitrain 46
- Take the train from Hat Yai to Sungai Koloktrain 171
7h 33mRM 31–269Bus
- Take the bus from Alor Setar to Pasir Masbus Alor Setar
8h 20mRM 41–105Drive 313.2 km
- Drive from Alor Setar to Tumpatcar 313.2 km
5h 6mRM 124–179Train, bus
- Take the train from Alor Setar to Sungai Petanitrain Padang Besar
- Take the bus from Sungai Petani to Pasir Masbus Sungai Petani
9h 15mRM 33–125
Alor Setar to Tumpat by bus and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Alor Setar to Tumpat is to tram and train which costs RM 30 - RM 270 and takes 7h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Alor Setar to Tumpat is to fly which takes 4h 20m and costs RM 400 - RM 850.
No, there is no direct bus from Alor Setar to Tumpat. However, there are services departing from Alor Setar and arriving at Pasir Mas via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Alor Setar to Tumpat. However, there are services departing from Alor Setar and arriving at Sungai Kolok via Padang Besar and Hat Yai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 33m.
The distance between Alor Setar and Tumpat is 248 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 20m and costs RM 40 - RM 110.
It takes approximately 4h 20m to get from Alor Setar to Tumpat, including transfers.
Alor Setar to Tumpat bus services, operated by Ekspres Perdana, depart from Alor Setar station.
Alor Setar to Tumpat train services, operated by KTM Intercity, depart from Alor Setar station.
The best way to get from Alor Setar to Tumpat is to fly which takes 4h 20m and costs RM 400 - RM 850. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs RM 40 - RM 110 and takes 8h 20m.
What companies run services between Alor Setar, Malaysia and Tumpat, Malaysia?
AirAsia, Firefly, and Malaysia Airlines fly from Alor Setar (AOR) to Sultan Ismail Petra (KBR) 3 times a day. Alternatively, Ekspres Perdana operates a bus from Alor Setar to Pasir Mas once daily. Tickets cost RM 35–90 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 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 700–1,200
Flights from Alor Setar to Sultan Ismail Petra via Kuala Lumpur
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Monday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- RM 300–650
- Website
- malaysiaairlines.com
Flights from Alor Setar to Sultan Ismail Petra via Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 700–1,200
Flights from Alor Setar to Sultan Ismail Petra via Kuala Lumpur
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Monday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- RM 300–650
- Website
- airasia.com
Flights from Alor Setar to Sultan Ismail Petra via Kuala Lumpur
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 330–800
- Phone
- +603 - 9779 1200
- callcenter@ktmb.com.my
- Website
- KTMB
Tram from Alor Setar to Padang Besar
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 1–19
- Website
- KTMB
- Shuttle
- RM 1–3
- Express
- RM 13–19
Train from Alor Setar to Sungai Petani
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 1–18
- Website
- KTMB
- Shuttle
- RM 1–3
- Express
- RM 12–18
- Phone
- 1690
- sarabanklang@railway.co.th
- Website
- railway.co.th
Train from Padang Besar to Hat Yai
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- RM 1–110
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- railway.co.th
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- RM 75–110
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- RM 12–15
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- RM 1–3
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- RM 30–34
Train from Hat Yai to Sungai Kolok
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 8–110
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- railway.co.th
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- RM 75–110
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- RM 16–20
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- RM 8–12
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- RM 40–44
- Phone
- +603 - 9779 1200
- callcenter@ktmb.com.my
- Website
- KTM Intercity
Train from Alor Setar to Sungai Petani
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 14–20
- Website
- KTM Intercity
- Phone
- +603 - 9779 1200
- callcenter@ktmb.com.my
- Website
- KTM
Train from Alor Setar to Sungai Petani
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 16
- Website
- KTM
- Silver
- RM 13–14
- Gold
- RM 16
- Platinum
- RM 17–19
- Phone
- +609-765 6000
- hq@ekspresperdana.my
- Website
- Ekspres Perdana
Bus from Alor Setar to Pasir Mas
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 35–90
- Website
- Ekspres Perdana
Bus from Sungai Petani to Pasir Mas
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 30–90
- Website
- Ekspres Perdana
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Booking & Getting There
Alor Setar to Tumpat bus services, operated by Ekspres Perdana, arrive at Pasir Mas station.
Alor Setar to Tumpat train services, operated by KTM Intercity, arrive at Padang Besar station.
Yes, the driving distance between Alor Setar to Tumpat is 313 km. It takes approximately 5h 6m to drive from Alor Setar to Tumpat.
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