There are 6 ways to get from Komtar to Alor Setar by car ferry, tram, bus, taxi, train, or car
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Car ferry, tram
best- Take the car ferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal
- Take the tram from Butterworth to Alor StarPadang Besar Line
2h 29mRM 13–37Bus
- Take the bus from Terminal Komtar to Terminal Bas Ekspres Sg Nibong304 / ...
- Take the bus from Sungai Nibong to Terminal Bas Shahab Perdana Alor SetarSungai Nibong
3h 41mRM 41–126Car ferry, taxi
- Take the car ferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal
- Take the taxi from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Alor Setar
1h 51mRM 222–272Car ferry, train
- Take the car ferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal
- Take the train from Butterworth to Alor SetarButterworth
2h 40mRM 15–18Drive 115.8 km
- Drive from Komtar to Alor Setar115.8 km
1h 21mRM 20–29Taxi
- Take the taxi from Komtar to Alor Setar115.8 km
1h 21mRM 250–310
Komtar to Alor Setar by bus, car ferry, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Komtar to Alor Setar is to car ferry and train which costs RM 14 - RM 18 and takes 2h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Komtar to Alor Setar is to drive which takes 1h 21m and costs RM 19 - RM 29.
No, there is no direct bus from Komtar to Alor Setar. However, there are services departing from Terminal Komtar and arriving at Terminal Bas Shahab Perdana Alor Setar via Sungai Nibong. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 41m.
The distance between Komtar and Alor Setar is 106 km. The road distance is 115.8 km.
The best way to get from Komtar to Alor Setar without a car is to car ferry and tram which takes 2h 29m and costs RM 12 - RM 40.
It takes approximately 2h 29m to get from Komtar to Alor Setar, including transfers.
Komtar to Alor Setar bus services, operated by Rapid Penang, depart from Terminal Komtar station.
Komtar to Alor Setar bus services, operated by Rapid Penang, arrive at Terminal Bas Ekspres Sg Nibong station.
Yes, the driving distance between Komtar to Alor Setar is 116 km. It takes approximately 1h 21m to drive from Komtar to Alor Setar.
There are 476+ hotels available in Alor Setar.
What companies run services between Komtar, Malaysia and Alor Setar, Malaysia?
You can take a bus from Terminal Komtar to Terminal Bas Shahab Perdana Alor Setar via Terminal Bas Ekspres Sg Nibong and Sungai Nibong in around 3h 41m.
- Phone
- +603 - 9779 1200
- callcenter@ktmb.com.my
- Website
- ktmb.com.my
Tram from Butterworth to Alor Star
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 11–35
- Website
- https://www.ktmb.com.my
- Express Economy
- RM 16–23
- Shuttle
- RM 11–35
- Express First
- RM 22–29
- Phone
- +603 - 9779 1200
- callcenter@ktmb.com.my
- Website
- ktmb.com.my
Train from Butterworth to Alor Setar
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 11–14
- Website
- https://www.ktmb.com.my/Komuter.html
- Phone
- 04-255 8000
- rapidcare@prasarana.com.my
- Website
- facebook.com
Bus from Terminal Komtar to Terminal Bas Ekspres Sg Nibong
- Ave. Duration
- 41 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- RM 1–3
- Schedules at
- facebook.com
- Phone
- 04-3312966
- Website
- easybook.com
Bus from Terminal Komtar to Terminal Bas Ekspres Sg Nibong
- Ave. Duration
- 8 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- RM 27–120
- Website
- https://www.easybook.com/en-sg/bus/operator/supernice-grassland
- Book at
- https://www.easybook.com/bus/booking/malaccanovotelmelaka-to-goldenmilecomplex
- Phone
- +60 17-659 2527
- talk2us@parkmayberhad.com.my
- Website
- plusliner.com.my
Bus from Sungai Nibong to Terminal Bas Shahab Perdana Alor Setar
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 14
- Website
- https://www.plusliner.com.my/
- Phone
- 04-375 2400
- info@penangport.com.my
- Website
- penangport.com.my
Car ferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 2
- Schedules at
- penangport.com.my
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Estimated price
- RM 220–310
Sunshine Radio Taxi
- Phone
- +604 642 5961
- Website
- penang-traveltips.com
Speedy Taxi
- Phone
- +60124929204
- Website
- penang-taxis.blogspot.com
Penang Taxi Drivers Association
- Phone
- +604 262 5721
- Website
- penang-traveltips.com
Grab Taxi
- Website
- grab.com
Sunshine Radio Taxi
- Phone
- +604 642 5961
- Website
- penang-traveltips.com
Speedy Taxi
- Phone
- +60124929204
- Website
- penang-taxis.blogspot.com
Penang Taxi Drivers Association
- Phone
- +604 262 5721
- Website
- penang-traveltips.com
Grab Taxi
- Website
- grab.com
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