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

The cheapest way to get from Medan to Alor Setar is to train and fly and car ferry which costs RM 170 - RM 470 and takes 8h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Medan to Alor Setar is to train and fly and car ferry which takes 8h 50m and costs RM 170 - RM 470.

How far is it from Medan to Alor Setar?

The distance between Medan and Alor Setar is 382 km.

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

The best way to get from Medan to Alor Setar without a car is to ferry and bus which takes 37h 1m and costs RM 420 - RM 700.

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

It takes approximately 8h 55m to get from Medan to Alor Setar, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Medan and Alor Setar?

Alor Setar is 1h ahead of Medan. It is currently 12:21 AM in Medan and 1:21 AM in Alor Setar.

Where can I stay near Alor Setar?

There are 446+ hotels available in Alor Setar.

Medan to Alor Setar - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, and bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Medan to Alor Setar by train, plane, ferry, bus, or car ferry

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Train, fly to Alor Setar
best
1. Take the train from Medan to Kuala Namutrain
2. Fly from Kuala Namu International Airport (KNO) to Alor Setar (AOR)plane KNO - AOR
8h 55m
RM 279–1,055
Train, fly to Penang International Airport, car ferry
cheapest
1. Take the train from Medan to Kuala Namutrain
2. Fly from Kuala Namu International Airport (KNO) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane KNO - PEN
3. Take the car ferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry
4. Take the train from Butterworth to Alor Setartrain
8h 50m
RM 179–467
Ferry, bus
1. Take the ferry from Belawan to Tanjung Balai Karimunferry
2. Take the ferry from Tanjung Balai Karimun to Singapore Harbour Frontferry
3. Take the bus from Golden Mile Tower Singapore to Terminal Shahab Perdana Alor Setarbus
37h 1m
RM 426–690
Train, fly to Langkawi International Airport, ferry, bus
1. Take the train from Medan to Kuala Namutrain
2. Fly from Kuala Namu International Airport (KNO) to Langkawi International Airport (LGK)plane KNO - LGK
3. Take the ferry from Langkawi Ferry Terminal to Kuala Kedahferry
4. Take the bus from Jeti Kuala Kedah to Pekan Rabubus
11h 8m
RM 455–722
Ferry, bus via Sitiawan
1. Take the ferry from Belawan to Tanjung Balai Karimunferry
2. Take the ferry from Tanjung Balai Karimun to Singapore Harbour Frontferry
3. Take the bus from Concorde Shopping Centre to Terminal Lumutbus
4. Take the bus from Terminal Lumut to Alor Setarbus
45h
RM 427–776

Kuala Namu International Airport (KNO) to Alor Setar (AOR) flights

37Weekly Planes

4h 39mAverage Duration

RM 249Cheapest Price

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Distance: 382.1 km
Duration: 8h 55m

What companies run services between Medan, Indonesia and Alor Setar, Malaysia?

There is no direct connection from Medan to Alor Setar. However, you can take the train to Kuala Namu, walk to Kuala-Namu-Airport-KNO airport, fly to Alor Setar (AOR), then take the taxi to Alor Setar. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Medan to Terminal Shahab Perdana Alor Setar via Belawan, Tanjung Balai Karimun, Singapore Harbour Front, Harbourfront Stn Exit A, and Golden Mile Tower Singapore in around 37h 1m.

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