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How to get fromPenang to Alor Setarby car ferry, tram, bus, taxi, train or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Penang to Alor Setar by car ferry, tram, bus, taxi, train, or car

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  1. Car ferry, tram

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    1. Take the car ferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry
    2. Take the tram from Butterworth to Alor StartramPadang Besar Line
    2h 7m
    RM 13–37

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Komtar to Terminal Bas Ekspres Sg Nibongbus303 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Sungai Nibong to Terminal Bas Shahab Perdana Alor SetarbusSungai Nibong
    3h 48m
    RM 41–125

  3. Car ferry, taxi

    1. Take the car ferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry
    2. Take the taxi from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Alor Setartaxi
    1h 29m
    RM 222–272

  4. Car ferry, train

    1. Take the car ferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry
    2. Take the train from Butterworth to Alor SetartrainButterworth
    2h 8m
    RM 13–16

  5. Drive 115.3 km

    1. Drive from George Town to Alor Setarcar115.3 km
    1h 20m
    RM 20–28

  6. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from George Town to Alor Setartaxi115.3 km
    1h 20m
    RM 250–310

Penang to Alor Setar by car ferry and tram

Calendar126Weekly Services
Duration2h 7mAverage Duration
TicketRM 13Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Penang, Malaysia and Alor Setar, Malaysia?

You can take a bus from Terminal Komtar to Terminal Bas Shahab Perdana Alor Setar via Terminal Bas Ekspres Sg Nibong and Sungai Nibong in around 3h 48m.

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