There are 6 ways to get from Perak to Alor Setar by tram, bus, car, taxi, or train
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Tram
best- Take the tram from Ipoh to Bukit Mertajamtram Ipoh Line
- Take the tram from Bukit Mertajam to Alor Startram Padang Besar Line
3h 20mRM 6–48Bus 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 31–53Drive 238 km
- Drive from Ipoh to Alor Setarcar 238 km
2h 40mRM 40–57Taxi
- Take the taxi from Ipoh to Alor Setartaxi 238 km
2h 40mRM 500–650Tram, train
- Take the tram from Ipoh to Bukit Mertajamtram Ipoh Line
- Take the train from Bukit Mertajam to Alor Setartrain Butterworth
3h 21mRM 14–39Bus
- Take the bus from Terminal Meru Raya to Terminal Bas Shahab Perdana Alor Setarbus
6h 54mRM 25–43
Perak to Alor Setar by tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Perak to Alor Setar is to tram and train which costs RM 13 - RM 40 and takes 3h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Perak to Alor Setar is to drive which takes 2h 40m and costs RM 35 - 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 Star via Bukit Mertajam. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 20m.
The distance between Perak and Alor Setar is 228 km. The road distance is 238 km.
The best way to get from Perak to Alor Setar without a car is to tram which takes 3h 20m and costs RM 5 - RM 50.
It takes approximately 3h 20m 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 Intercity, depart from Ipoh station.
Perak to Alor Setar bus services, operated by Sri Maju, arrive at Butterworth station.
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 in around 4h 58m.
- Phone
- +603 - 9779 1200
- callcenter@ktmb.com.my
- Website
- ktmb.com.my
Tram from Ipoh to Bukit Mertajam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 3–26
- Website
- https://www.ktmb.com.my
- Shuttle
- RM 3–6
- Express
- RM 18–26
Tram from Bukit Mertajam to Alor Star
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 2–22
- Website
- https://www.ktmb.com.my
- Shuttle
- RM 2–4
- Express
- RM 14–22
- 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
- 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 20–35
- Website
- https://www.srimaju.com/
Bus from Butterworth to Alor Setar
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 11–22
- 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 35–55
- 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 23–40
- Website
- https://maralinergroup.my/
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- Estimated price
- RM 500–650
Taxi servis Ipoh
- Phone
- +60-19-456-4857
Persatuan Pemandu- Pemandu Teksi
- Phone
- +60135848085
- Website
- taxiteksiipoh.blogspot.com
Perkhidmatan teksi/kereta sewa ipoh
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More Questions & Answers
Perak to Alor Setar train services, operated by KTM Intercity, 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.
There are 42+ hotels available in Alor Setar.