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 160 - RM 430 and takes 8h 49m.

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 which takes 8h 35m and costs RM 220 - RM 800.

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 36h 1m and costs RM 280 - RM 350.

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

It takes approximately 8h 35m 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 9:45 AM in Medan and 10:45 AM in Alor Setar.

Where can I stay near Alor Setar?

There are 480+ hotels available in Alor Setar.

Medan to Alor Setar - 4 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, and bus

There are 4 ways to get from Medan to Alor Setar by train, plane, ferry, bus, car ferry, or tram

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 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 35m
RM 220–756
Train, fly to Penang International Airport, car ferry, tram
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 tram from Butterworth to Alor Startram
8h 49m
RM 165–428
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 280–347
Ferry, bus via Kampar
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 Kampar Clock Towerbus
4. Take the bus from Kampar to Alor Setarbus
40h 19m
RM 379–474

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

29Weekly Planes

5h 14mAverage Duration

RM 149Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Medan to Alor Setar.

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Distance: 382.1 km
Duration: 8h 35m

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 36h 1m.

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