There are 5 ways to get from Padang Rengas (Station) to Alor Setar by tram, bus, car, taxi, or train
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Tram
best- Take the tram from Padang Rengas to Bukit Mertajamtram Ipoh Line
- Take the tram from Bukit Mertajam to Alor Startram Padang Besar Line
2h 40mRM 20–56Bus
- Take the bus from Terminal Taiping to Terminal Bas Shahab Perdana Alor Setarbus
6h 1mRM 32–64Drive 196 km
- Drive from Padang Rengas (Station) to Alor Setarcar 196 km
2h 15mRM 33–48Taxi
- Take the taxi from Padang Rengas (Station) to Alor Setartaxi 196 km
2h 15mRM 430–550Tram, train
- Take the tram from Padang Rengas to Bukit Mertajamtram Ipoh Line
- Take the train from Bukit Mertajam to Alor Setartrain Butterworth
2h 41mRM 20–40
Padang Rengas (Station) to Alor Setar by tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Padang Rengas (Station) to Alor Setar is to tram and train which costs RM 20 - RM 40 and takes 2h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Padang Rengas (Station) to Alor Setar is to drive which takes 2h 15m and costs RM 30 - RM 50.
No, there is no direct train from Padang Rengas (Station) to Alor Setar. However, there are services departing from Padang Rengas and arriving at Alor Star via Bukit Mertajam. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 40m.
The distance between Padang Rengas (Station) and Alor Setar is 178 km. The road distance is 196 km.
The best way to get from Padang Rengas (Station) to Alor Setar without a car is to tram which takes 2h 40m and costs RM 20 - RM 60.
It takes approximately 2h 40m to get from Padang Rengas (Station) to Alor Setar, including transfers.
Padang Rengas (Station) to Alor Setar train services, operated by KTM Intercity, depart from Padang Rengas station.
Padang Rengas (Station) to Alor Setar train services, operated by KTM Intercity, arrive at Bukit Mertajam station.
Yes, the driving distance between Padang Rengas (Station) to Alor Setar is 196 km. It takes approximately 2h 15m to drive from Padang Rengas (Station) to Alor Setar.
There are 480+ hotels available in Alor Setar.
What companies run services between Padang Rengas (Station), Malaysia and Alor Setar, Malaysia?
You can take a vehicle from Padang Rengas to Alor Star via Bukit Mertajam in around 2h 40m. Alternatively, StarMart Express operates a bus from Terminal Taiping to Terminal Bas Shahab Perdana Alor Setar once daily. Tickets cost RM 30–45 and the journey takes 4h 33m.
- Phone
- +603 - 9779 1200
- callcenter@ktmb.com.my
- Website
- ktmb.com.my
Tram from Padang Rengas to Bukit Mertajam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 10–28
- Website
- https://www.ktmb.com.my
- Express Economy
- RM 16–23
- Shuttle
- RM 10–28
- Express First
- RM 20–26
Tram from Bukit Mertajam to Alor Star
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 10–29
- Website
- https://www.ktmb.com.my
- Express Economy
- RM 16–23
- Shuttle
- RM 10–29
- Express First
- RM 21–27
- Phone
- +603 - 9779 1200
- callcenter@ktmb.com.my
- Website
- ktmb.com.my
Train from Bukit Mertajam to Alor Setar
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 10–13
- Website
- https://www.ktmb.com.my/Komuter.html
- Phone
- +65 6396 5681
- CustomerService@starmartbus.com
- Website
- omio.com
Bus from Terminal Taiping to Terminal Bas Shahab Perdana Alor Setar
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 33m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 30–45
- Book at
- https://www.omio.com/companies/buses/starmart-express-7ne0r
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- Estimated price
- RM 430–550
Teksi Stand Simpang
- Phone
- +60 14-300 8224
Taxi Station
- Phone
- +60 5-808 1691
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