There are 5 ways to get from Perai to Alor Setar by tram, bus, car, taxi, or train
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Tram
best- Take the tram from Butterworth to Alor StarPadang Besar Line
1h 7mRM 11–35Bus
- Take the bus from Penang Sentral to Alor Setar
2h 1mRM 11–19Drive 101 km
- Drive from Perai to Alor Setar101 km
1h 10mRM 18–25Taxi
- Take the taxi from Perai to Alor Setar101 km
1h 10mRM 220–270Train
- Take the train from Butterworth to Alor SetarButterworth
1h 8mRM 11–14
Perai to Alor Setar by tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Perai to Alor Setar is to train which costs RM 11 - RM 14 and takes 1h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Perai to Alor Setar is to tram which takes 1h 7m and costs RM 11 - RM 35.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Penang Sentral and arriving at Alor Setar. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 2h 1m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Butterworth and arriving at Alor Star. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 7m.
The distance between Perai and Alor Setar is 101 km. The road distance is 101 km.
The best way to get from Perai to Alor Setar without a car is to tram which takes 1h 7m and costs RM 11 - RM 35.
The tram from Butterworth to Alor Star takes 1h 7m including transfers and departs hourly.
Perai to Alor Setar bus services, operated by Express Kesatuan, depart from Penang Sentral station.
Perai to Alor Setar train services, operated by KTM Intercity, depart from Butterworth station.
The best way to get from Perai to Alor Setar is to bus which takes 2h 1m and costs RM 11 - RM 19. Alternatively, you can train, which costs RM 11 - RM 14 and takes 1h 8m.
What companies run services between Perai, Malaysia and Alor Setar, Malaysia?
KTM Intercity operates a vehicle from Butterworth to Alor Star hourly. Tickets cost RM 11–35 and the journey takes 1h 7m. Alternatively, Express Kesatuan operates a bus from Penang Sentral to Alor Setar 3 times a day. Tickets cost RM 12–15 and the journey takes 2h 1m. Two other operators also service this route.
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- Phone
- +603 - 9779 1200
- callcenter@ktmb.com.my
- Website
- ktmb.com.my
Tram from Butterworth to Alor Star
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 11–35
- Website
- https://www.ktmb.com.my
- Express Economy
- RM 16–23
- Shuttle
- RM 11–35
- Express First
- RM 22–29
- Phone
- +603 - 9779 1200
- callcenter@ktmb.com.my
- Website
- ktmb.com.my
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
- +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 12–15
- Schedules at
- easybook.com
- Book at
- easybook.com
- Phone
- +60 5-253 8898
- srimajutours@srimaju.com
- Website
- srimaju.com
Bus from Penang Sentral to Alor Setar
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 11–19
- Website
- https://www.srimaju.com/
- Phone
- +60 17-659 2527
- talk2us@parkmayberhad.com.my
- Website
- plusliner.com.my
Bus from Penang Sentral to Alor Setar
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 15
- Website
- https://www.plusliner.com.my/
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Estimated price
- RM 220–270
Sunshine Radio Taxi
- Phone
- +604 642 5961
- Website
- penang-traveltips.com
Speedy Taxi
- Phone
- +60124929204
- Website
- penang-taxis.blogspot.com
Penang Taxi Drivers Association
- Phone
- +604 262 5721
- Website
- penang-traveltips.com
Grab Taxi
- Website
- grab.com
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More Questions & Answers
Perai to Alor Setar bus services, operated by Express Kesatuan, arrive at Alor Setar station.
Perai to Alor Setar train services, operated by KTM Intercity, arrive at Alor Star station.
Yes, the driving distance between Perai to Alor Setar is 101 km. It takes approximately 1h 10m to drive from Perai to Alor Setar.
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