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 and tram which costs RM 120 - RM 380 and takes 8h 44m.

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 and tram which takes 8h 44m and costs RM 120 - RM 380.

How far is it from Medan to Alor Setar?

The distance between Medan and Alor Setar is 409 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 36h 1m and costs RM 390 - RM 650.

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

It takes approximately 8h 44m 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 5:24 AM in Medan and 6:24 AM in Alor Setar.

Where can I stay near Alor Setar?

There are 466+ hotels available in Alor Setar.

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

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

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

Train, fly to Penang International Airport, car ferry, tram
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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 tram from Butterworth to Alor Startram
8h 44m
RM 124–377
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
36h 1m
RM 392–644
Train, fly to Alor Setar
1. Take the train from Medan to Kuala Namutrain
2. Fly from Kuala Namu International Airport (KNO) to Alor Setar (AOR)plane KNO - AOR
9h 38m
RM 159–815
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 28m
RM 296–602
Ferry, bus, train
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 City Plaza to Sungai Siputbus
4. Take the train from Chemor to Alor Startrain Ets
38h 6m
RM 344–731

Kuala Namu International Airport (KNO) to Penang International Airport (PEN) flights

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Medan to Alor Setar.

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Distance: 409.4 km
Duration: 8h 44m

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 Penang International Airport (PEN), walk to Penang Airport, take the bus to Weld Quay, walk to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal, take the car ferry to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal, walk to Butterworth, then take the vehicle to Alor Star. 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 36h 1m.

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