What is the cheapest way to get from Malacca to Alor Setar?

The cheapest way to get from Malacca to Alor Setar is to bus which costs RM 60 - RM 130 and takes 8h 17m.

What is the fastest way to get from Malacca to Alor Setar?

The fastest way to get from Malacca to Alor Setar is to bus and fly which takes 5h 6m and costs RM 120 - RM 490.

Is there a direct bus between Malacca and Alor Setar?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Melaka Sentral and arriving at Alor Setar. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 17m.

How far is it from Malacca to Alor Setar?

The distance between Malacca and Alor Setar is 573 km. The road distance is 572 km.

How do I travel from Malacca to Alor Setar without a car?

The best way to get from Malacca to Alor Setar without a car is to bus which takes 8h 17m and costs RM 60 - RM 130.

How long does it take to get from Malacca to Alor Setar?

The bus from Melaka Sentral to Alor Setar takes 8h 17m including transfers and departs three times a day.

Where do I catch the Malacca to Alor Setar bus from?

Malacca to Alor Setar bus services, operated by KPB Express, depart from Melaka Sentral station.

Where does the Malacca to Alor Setar bus arrive?

Malacca to Alor Setar bus services, operated by KPB Express, arrive at Alor Setar station.

Can I drive from Malacca to Alor Setar?

Yes, the driving distance between Malacca to Alor Setar is 572 km. It takes approximately 6h 18m to drive from Malacca to Alor Setar.

How do I get a bus ticket from Malacca to Alor Setar?

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Where can I stay near Alor Setar?

There are 42+ hotels available in Alor Setar.

Malacca to Alor Setar - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, tram, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Malacca to Alor Setar by bus, train, tram, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Melaka Sentral to Alor Setarbus Melaka Sentral
8h 17m
RM 60–130
Bus, train, tram
1. Take the bus from Malacca Mahkota Medical Centre to Kliabus
2. Take the train from Klia T1 to KL Sentraltrain
3. Take the train from Kl Sentral to Bukit Mertajamtrain Ets
4. Take the tram from Bukit Mertajam to Alor Startram
8h 27m
RM 83–185
Drive 572 km
1. Drive from Malacca to Alor Setarcar 572 km
6h 18m
RM 94–136
Bus to Kuala Lumpur International Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Malacca Mahkota Medical Centre to Kliabus
2. Fly from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Alor Setar (AOR)plane KUL - AOR
5h 6m
RM 122–488
Bus via Kuala Lumpur
1. Take the bus from Melaka Sentral to Terminal Bersepadu Selatanbus
2. Take the bus from Terminal Bersepadu Selatan to Alor Setarbus
8h 21m
RM 67–123
Bus via Sungai Petani
1. Take the bus from Melaka Sentral to Sungai Petanibus
2. Take the bus from Stesen Bas Sg Petani to Dataran Alor Setarbus K50
10h 5m
Bus, train to Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah, fly
1. Take the bus from Malacca Mahkota Medical Centre to Kliabus
2. Take the train from Klia T1 to KL Sentraltrain
3. Fly from Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah (SZB) to Alor Setar (AOR)plane SZB - AOR
7h 12m
RM 194–557
Bus to Senai International Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Melaka Sentral to Johor Larkin Terminalbus
2. Fly from Senai International Airport (JHB) to Alor Setar (AOR)plane JHB - AOR
8h 2m
RM 221–609

Malacca to Alor Setar by bus

35Weekly Buses

8h 17mAverage Duration

RM 60Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Malacca to Alor Setar.

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Distance: 572.5 km
Duration: 8h 17m

What companies run services between Malacca, Malaysia and Alor Setar, Malaysia?

KPB Express operates a bus from Melaka Sentral to Alor Setar twice daily. Tickets cost RM 60–110 and the journey takes 8h 17m. Two other operators also service this route.

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