There are 4 ways to get from Kampar to Alor Setar by train, tram, bus, or car
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Train, tram
best- Take the train from Kampar to Bukit Mertajamtrain Ets
- Take the tram from Bukit Mertajam to Alor Startram Padang Besar Line
3h 32mRM 29–85Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Kampar to Alor Setarbus
4h 9mRM 26–40Drive 274.8 km
- Drive from Kampar to Alor Setarcar 274.8 km
3h 6mRM 47–67Train
- Take the train from Kampar to Bukit Mertajamtrain Ets
- Take the train from Bukit Mertajam to Alor Setartrain Butterworth
3h 33mRM 29–69
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kampar to Alor Setar is to bus which costs RM 26 - RM 40 and takes 4h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Kampar to Alor Setar is to drive which takes 3h 6m and costs RM 45 - RM 70.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Kampar and arriving at Alor Setar. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 9m.
No, there is no direct train from Kampar to Alor Setar. However, there are services departing from Kampar and arriving at Alor Star via Bukit Mertajam. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 32m.
The distance between Kampar and Alor Setar is 272 km. The road distance is 274.8 km.
The best way to get from Kampar to Alor Setar without a car is to train and tram which takes 3h 32m and costs RM 29 - RM 90.
It takes approximately 3h 32m to get from Kampar to Alor Setar, including transfers.
Kampar to Alor Setar bus services, operated by Express Kesatuan, depart from Kampar station.
Kampar to Alor Setar train services, operated by KTM Intercity, depart from Kampar station.
The best way to get from Kampar to Alor Setar is to bus which takes 4h 9m and costs RM 26 - RM 40. Alternatively, you can train, which costs RM 29 - RM 70 and takes 3h 33m.
What companies run services between Kampar, Malaysia and Alor Setar, Malaysia?
Express Kesatuan operates a bus from Kampar to Alor Setar once daily. Tickets cost RM 26–40 and the journey takes 4h 9m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Kampar to Alor Setar via Bukit Mertajam in around 3h 33m.
- Phone
- +603 - 9779 1200
- callcenter@ktmb.com.my
- Website
- ktmb.com.my
Train from Kampar to Bukit Mertajam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 19–60
- Website
- https://www.ktmb.com.my
- Express Economy
- RM 19–27
- Shuttle
- RM 21–60
- Express First
- RM 30–45
Tram from Bukit Mertajam to Alor Star
- 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 Bukit Mertajam to Alor Setar
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 10–13
- Website
- https://www.ktmb.com.my/Komuter.html
- Phone
- +60165217775
- kesatuanexpress@gmail.com
- Website
- easybook.com
Bus from Kampar to Alor Setar
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 9m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 26–40
- Schedules at
- easybook.com
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More Questions & Answers
Kampar to Alor Setar bus services, operated by Express Kesatuan, arrive at Alor Setar station.
Kampar to Alor Setar train services, operated by KTM Intercity, arrive at Bukit Mertajam station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kampar to Alor Setar is 275 km. It takes approximately 3h 6m to drive from Kampar to Alor Setar.
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