Rome2Rio

How to get fromGeorge Town to Alor Setar (Station)by car ferry, tram, bus, taxi, train or car

Find Transport to Alor Setar (Station)

See all options

There are 7 ways to get from George Town to Alor Setar (Station) by car ferry, tram, bus, taxi, train, 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.

  1. Car ferry, tram

    best
    1. Take the car ferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    2. Take the tram from Butterworth to Alor Startram tram Padang Besar Line
    2h 37m
    RM 14–39

  2. Car ferry, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the car ferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    2. Take the bus from Butterworth to Alor Setarbus bus Butterworth
    2h 52m
    RM 13–21

  3. Car ferry, taxi

    1. Take the car ferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    2. Take the taxi from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Alor Setar (Station)taxi taxi
    1h 29m
    RM 222–272

  4. Car ferry, train, bus

    1. Take the car ferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    2. Take the train from Butterworth to Alor Setartrain train
    3. Take the bus from Ktm Alor Setar to Terminal Shahab Perdanabus bus
    3h 2m

  5. Car ferry, bus via Sungai Petani

    1. Take the car ferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    2. Take the bus from (M1) Penang Sentral to (M2) Terminal Jalan Petribus bus
    3. Take the bus from Stesen Bas Sg Petani to Terminal Shahab Perdanabus bus K50
    4h 26m

  6. Drive 116.4 km

    1. Drive from George Town to Alor Setar (Station)car car 116.4 km
    1h 21m
    RM 19–28

  7. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from George Town to Alor Setar (Station)taxi taxi 116.4 km
    1h 21m
    RM 260–310

George Town to Alor Setar (Station) by car ferry, tram, foot, and bus

Calendar126Weekly Services
Duration2h 37mAverage Duration
TicketRM 14Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

What companies run services between George Town, Malaysia and Alor Setar (Station), Malaysia?

There is no direct connection from George Town to Alor Setar (Station). However, you can take the car ferry to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal, walk to Butterworth, take the vehicle to Alor Star, walk to Pekan Rabu, then take the bus to Terminal Shahab Perdana. Alternatively, you can take a car ferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Alor Setar via Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal and Butterworth in around 2h 52m.

Train operators
Bus operators
Ferry operators
Other operators

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 Is ride-sharing platform BlaBlaCar right for you?, Travelling around the UAE, and Getting to Milan from the airport - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Trips from George Town

Trips to Alor Setar (Station)

Popular routes