There are 5 ways to get from Perak to Alor Setar by train, bus, car, or taxi
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Train
best- Take the train from Ipoh to Bukit Mertajamtrain Ipoh
- Take the train from Bukit Mertajam to Alor Setartrain Butterworth
3h 22mRM 27–84Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Terminal Meru Raya to Terminal Bas Shahab Perdana Alor Setarbus
6h 54mRM 25–58Bus via George Town
- Take the bus from Jalan Bendahara Ipoh to Butterworthbus Jalan Bendahara Ipoh
- Take the bus from Butterworth to Alor Setarbus Butterworth
4h 58mRM 31–65Drive 238 km
- Drive from Ipoh to Alor Setarcar 238 km
2h 40mRM 41–59Taxi
- Take the taxi from Ipoh to Alor Setartaxi 238 km
2h 40mRM 500–650
Perak to Alor Setar by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Perak to Alor Setar is to bus which costs RM 25 - RM 60 and takes 6h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Perak to Alor Setar is to drive which takes 2h 40m and costs RM 40 - RM 60.
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 Butterworth. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 58m.
No, there is no direct train from Perak to Alor Setar. However, there are services departing from Ipoh and arriving at Alor Setar via Bukit Mertajam. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 22m.
The distance between Perak and Alor Setar is 236 km. The road distance is 238 km.
The best way to get from Perak to Alor Setar without a car is to train which takes 3h 22m and costs RM 26 - RM 85.
It takes approximately 3h 22m to get from Perak to Alor Setar, including transfers.
Perak to Alor Setar bus services, operated by Sri Maju, depart from Jalan Bendahara Ipoh station.
Perak to Alor Setar train services, operated by KTM Komuter, depart from Ipoh station.
The best way to get from Perak to Alor Setar is to train which takes 3h 22m and costs RM 26 - RM 85. Alternatively, you can bus via George Town, which costs RM 30 - RM 65 and takes 4h 58m.
What companies run services between Perak, Malaysia and Alor Setar, Malaysia?
You can take a train from Ipoh to Alor Setar via Bukit Mertajam in around 3h 22m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Jalan Bendahara Ipoh to Alor Setar via Butterworth in around 4h 58m.
- Phone
- +603 - 9779 1200
- callcenter@ktmb.com.my
- Website
- ktmb.com.my
Train from Ipoh to Bukit Mertajam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 35–50
- Website
- https://www.ktmb.com.my/Komuter.html
Train from Bukit Mertajam to Alor Setar
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 23–35
- Website
- https://www.ktmb.com.my/Komuter.html
- Phone
- +603 - 9779 1200
- callcenter@ktmb.com.my
- Website
- ktmb.com.my
Train from Ipoh to Bukit Mertajam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- RM 3–27
- Website
- https://www.ktmb.com.my
- Shuttle
- RM 3–6
- Express
- RM 18–27
- Phone
- +60 5-253 8898
- srimajutours@srimaju.com
- Website
- srimaju.com
Bus from Jalan Bendahara Ipoh to Butterworth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- RM 20–40
- Website
- https://www.srimaju.com/
Bus from Butterworth to Alor Setar
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 11–27
- Website
- https://www.srimaju.com/
- Phone
- +60165217775
- kesatuanexpress@gmail.com
- Website
- easybook.com
Bus from Terminal Meru Raya to Terminal Bas Shahab Perdana Alor Setar
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 34m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 45–65
- Book at
- easybook.com
- Phone
- 019-2179072
- info@maralinergroup.my
- Website
- maralinergroup.my
Bus from Terminal Meru Raya to Terminal Bas Shahab Perdana Alor Setar
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 23–55
- Website
- https://maralinergroup.my/
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Estimated price
- RM 500–650
Perkhidmatan teksi/kereta sewa ipoh
Persatuan Pemandu- Pemandu Teksi
- Phone
- +60135848085
- Website
- taxiteksiipoh.blogspot.com
Taxi servis Ipoh
- Phone
- +60-19-456-4857
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More Questions & Answers
Perak to Alor Setar bus services, operated by Sri Maju, arrive at Butterworth station.
Perak to Alor Setar train services, operated by KTM Komuter, arrive at Bukit Mertajam station.
Yes, the driving distance between Perak to Alor Setar is 238 km. It takes approximately 2h 40m to drive from Perak to Alor Setar.
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