There are 4 ways to get from Kedah to Alor Setar by tram, bus, car, or taxi
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Tram
best- Take the tram from Sungai Petani to Alor Startram Padang Besar Line
33 minRM 6–21Bus
- Take the bus from Pejabat Daerah Sg Petani to Seberang Perakbus K50
1h 36mDrive 64.3 km
- Drive from Sungai Petani to Alor Setarcar 64.3 km
46 minRM 11–16Taxi
- Take the taxi from Sungai Petani to Alor Setartaxi 64.3 km
46 minRM 140–180
Kedah to Alor Setar by tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kedah to Alor Setar is to drive which costs RM 10 - RM 16 and takes 46 min.
The fastest way to get from Kedah to Alor Setar is to tram which takes 33 min and costs RM 6 - RM 21.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Pejabat Daerah Sg Petani and arriving at Seberang Perak. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 36m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Sungai Petani and arriving at Alor Star. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 33 min.
The distance between Kedah and Alor Setar is 56 km. The road distance is 64.3 km.
The best way to get from Kedah to Alor Setar without a car is to tram which takes 33 min and costs RM 6 - RM 21.
The tram from Sungai Petani to Alor Star takes 33 min including transfers and departs hourly.
Kedah to Alor Setar bus services, operated by BAS.MY Kota Setar, depart from Pejabat Daerah Sg Petani station.
Kedah to Alor Setar train services, operated by KTM Intercity, depart from Sungai Petani station.
Kedah to Alor Setar bus services, operated by BAS.MY Kota Setar, arrive at Seberang Perak station.
What companies run services between Kedah, Malaysia and Alor Setar, Malaysia?
KTM Intercity operates a vehicle from Sungai Petani to Alor Star hourly. Tickets cost RM 6–21 and the journey takes 33 min. Alternatively, BAS.MY Kota Setar operates a bus from Pejabat Daerah Sg Petani to Seberang Perak hourly, and the journey takes 1h 36m.
- Phone
- +603 - 9779 1200
- callcenter@ktmb.com.my
- Website
- ktmb.com.my
Tram from Sungai Petani to Alor Star
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 6–21
- Website
- https://www.ktmb.com.my
- Express Economy
- RM 15–21
- Shuttle
- RM 6–18
- Express First
- RM 16–21
- Website
- bas.my
Bus from Pejabat Daerah Sg Petani to Seberang Perak
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://bas.my/basmykotasetar.php
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Estimated price
- RM 140–180
Teksi Sungai Petani PAKCIK OSMAN 24JAM
- Phone
- +60 16-428 9747
Teksi Sungai Petani
- Phone
- +60 13-418 1618
PenGuard Limo Service
- Phone
- +60177367817
- Website
- edwardganteckwee.wixsite.com
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More Questions & Answers
Kedah to Alor Setar train services, operated by KTM Intercity, arrive at Alor Star station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kedah to Alor Setar is 64 km. It takes approximately 46 min to drive from Kedah to Alor Setar.
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