What is the cheapest way to get from Perak to Alor Setar?

The cheapest way to get from Perak to Alor Setar is to bus which costs RM 30 - RM 45 and takes 5h 27m.

What is the fastest way to get from Perak to Alor Setar?

The fastest way to get from Perak to Alor Setar is to drive which takes 2h 40m and costs RM 35 - RM 60.

Is there a direct bus between Perak and Alor Setar?

No, there is no direct bus from Perak to Alor Setar. However, there are services departing from Jalan Bendahara Ipoh and arriving at Alor Setar via Penang Sentral. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 27m.

Is there a direct train between Perak and Alor Setar?

No, there is no direct train from Perak to Alor Setar. However, there are services departing from Ipoh and arriving at Alor Star via Bukit Mertajam. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 20m.

How far is it from Perak to Alor Setar?

The distance between Perak and Alor Setar is 228 km. The road distance is 238.1 km.

How do I travel from Perak to Alor Setar without a car?

The best way to get from Perak to Alor Setar without a car is to tram which takes 3h 20m and costs RM 26 - RM 75.

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

It takes approximately 3h 20m to get from Perak to Alor Setar, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Perak to Alor Setar bus from?

Perak to Alor Setar bus services, operated by Sri Maju, depart from Jalan Bendahara Ipoh station.

Where do I catch the Perak to Alor Setar train from?

Perak to Alor Setar train services, operated by KTM Intercity, depart from Ipoh station.

Where does the Perak to Alor Setar bus arrive?

Perak to Alor Setar bus services, operated by Sri Maju, arrive at Butterworth station.

Where does the Perak to Alor Setar train arrive?

Perak to Alor Setar train services, operated by KTM Intercity, arrive at Bukit Mertajam station.

Can I drive from Perak to Alor Setar?

Yes, the driving distance between Perak to Alor Setar is 238 km. It takes approximately 2h 40m to drive from Perak to Alor Setar.

Where can I stay near Alor Setar?

There are 477+ hotels available in Alor Setar.

Perak to Alor Setar - 6 ways to travel via train, tram, bus, car, and taxi

There are 6 ways to get from Perak 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
1. Take the tram from Ipoh to Bukit Mertajamtram Ipoh Line
2. Take the tram from Bukit Mertajam to Alor Startram Padang Besar Line
3h 20m
RM 26–72
Bus
1. Take the bus from Jalan Bendahara Ipoh to Butterworthbus Jalan Bendahara Ipoh
2. Take the bus from Penang Sentral to Alor Setarbus
5h 27m
RM 30–44
Drive 238.1 km
1. Drive from Ipoh to Alor Setarcar 238.1 km
2h 40m
RM 40–57
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Ipoh to Alor Setartaxi 238.1 km
2h 40m
RM 500–650
Tram, train
1. Take the tram from Ipoh to Bukit Mertajamtram Ipoh Line
2. Take the train from Bukit Mertajam to Alor Setartrain Butterworth
3h 21m
RM 26–56
Bus via Sungai Petani
1. Take the bus from Terminal Meru Raya to Sungai Petanibus AmanJaya Ipoh
2. Take the bus from Stesen Bas Sg Petani to Dataran Alor Setarbus K50
6h 28m

Perak to Alor Setar by tram

70Weekly Trams

3h 20mAverage Duration

RM 26Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Perak to Alor Setar.

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Distance: 227.6 km
Duration: 3h 20m

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

You can take a vehicle from Ipoh to Alor Star via Bukit Mertajam in around 3h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Jalan Bendahara Ipoh to Alor Setar via Butterworth and Penang Sentral in around 5h 27m.

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