There are 6 ways to get from Parit Buntar to Alor Setar by tram, bus, car, taxi, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Tram
best- Take the tram from Parit Buntar to Bukit Mertajamtram Ipoh Line
- Take the tram from Bukit Mertajam to Alor Startram Padang Besar Line
1h 55mRM 13–49Bus
- Take the bus from Taman Seri Semarak to (M1) Penang Sentralbus Eb80
- Take the bus from Penang Sentral to Alor Setarbus
3h 58mRM 15–22Drive 132.2 km
- Drive from Parit Buntar to Alor Setarcar 132.2 km
1h 31mRM 23–32Taxi
- Take the taxi from Parit Buntar to Alor Setartaxi 132.2 km
1h 31mRM 290–350Tram, train
- Take the tram from Parit Buntar to Bukit Mertajamtram Ipoh Line
- Take the train from Bukit Mertajam to Alor Setartrain Butterworth
1h 56mRM 13–33Bus, train
- Take the bus from Taman Seri Semarak to (M1) Penang Sentralbus Eb80
- Take the train from Butterworth to Alor Setartrain Butterworth
2h 45mRM 14–18
Parit Buntar to Alor Setar by tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Parit Buntar to Alor Setar is to bus and train which costs RM 14 - RM 18 and takes 2h 45m.
The fastest way to get from Parit Buntar to Alor Setar is to drive which takes 1h 31m and costs RM 22 - RM 35.
No, there is no direct bus from Parit Buntar to Alor Setar. However, there are services departing from Taman Seri Semarak and arriving at Alor Setar via Penang Sentral. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 58m.
No, there is no direct train from Parit Buntar to Alor Setar. However, there are services departing from Parit Buntar and arriving at Alor Star via Bukit Mertajam. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 55m.
The distance between Parit Buntar and Alor Setar is 118 km. The road distance is 132.2 km.
The best way to get from Parit Buntar to Alor Setar without a car is to tram which takes 1h 55m and costs RM 13 - RM 50.
It takes approximately 1h 55m to get from Parit Buntar to Alor Setar, including transfers.
Parit Buntar to Alor Setar bus services, operated by Rapid Penang, depart from Taman Seri Semarak station.
Parit Buntar to Alor Setar train services, operated by KTM Intercity, depart from Parit Buntar station.
Parit Buntar to Alor Setar bus services, operated by Rapid Penang, arrive at (M1) Penang Sentral station.
What companies run services between Parit Buntar, Malaysia and Alor Setar, Malaysia?
You can take a vehicle from Parit Buntar to Alor Star via Bukit Mertajam in around 1h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Taman Seri Semarak to Alor Setar via (M1) Penang Sentral and Penang Sentral in around 3h 58m.
- Phone
- +603 - 9779 1200
- callcenter@ktmb.com.my
- Website
- ktmb.com.my
Tram from Parit Buntar to Bukit Mertajam
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 3–20
- Website
- https://www.ktmb.com.my
- Express Economy
- RM 14–20
- Shuttle
- RM 3–12
- Express First
- RM 12–16
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
Train from Butterworth to Alor Setar
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 11–14
- Website
- https://www.ktmb.com.my/Komuter.html
- Phone
- 04-255 8000
- rapidcare@prasarana.com.my
- Website
- facebook.com
Bus from Taman Seri Semarak to (M1) Penang Sentral
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 3–4
- Schedules at
- facebook.com
- Phone
- +60165217775
- kesatuanexpress@gmail.com
- Website
- easybook.com
Bus from Penang Sentral to Alor Setar
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- RM 12–18
- Schedules at
- easybook.com
- Book at
- easybook.com
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Estimated price
- RM 290–350
Taxi service Batu Kawan
- Phone
- +60 12-579 9765
Public Transport Cooperative
- Phone
- +60 5-716 0733
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More Questions & Answers
Parit Buntar to Alor Setar train services, operated by KTM Intercity, arrive at Bukit Mertajam station.
Yes, the driving distance between Parit Buntar to Alor Setar is 132 km. It takes approximately 1h 31m to drive from Parit Buntar to Alor Setar.
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