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

The cheapest way to get from Rawang to Alor Setar is to train which costs RM 30 - RM 120 and takes 4h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rawang to Alor Setar is to fly which takes 3h 32m and costs RM 200 - RM 500.

Is there a direct train between Rawang and Alor Setar?

No, there is no direct train from Rawang to Alor Setar. However, there are services departing from Rawang and arriving at Alor Star via Bukit Mertajam. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 49m.

How far is it from Rawang to Alor Setar?

The distance between Rawang and Alor Setar is 407 km. The road distance is 404.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Rawang to Alor Setar without a car is to train and tram which takes 4h 49m and costs RM 30 - RM 130.

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

It takes approximately 4h 49m to get from Rawang to Alor Setar, including transfers.

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

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

Train, bus or fly from Rawang to Alor Setar?

The best way to get from Rawang to Alor Setar is to bus via Kuala Lumpur which takes 7h 34m and costs RM 60 - RM 80. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs RM 200 - RM 500 and takes 3h 32m, you could also train, which costs RM 30 - RM 120 and takes 4h 50m.

Where does the Rawang to Alor Setar train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Rawang to Alor Setar?

Yes, the driving distance between Rawang to Alor Setar is 405 km. It takes approximately 4h 25m to drive from Rawang to Alor Setar.

Where can I stay near Alor Setar?

There are 474+ hotels available in Alor Setar.

Rawang to Alor Setar - 8 ways to travel via train, tram, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Rawang to Alor Setar by train, tram, bus, car, plane, or car ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train, tram
best
1. Take the train from Rawang to Bukit Mertajamtrain Ets
2. Take the tram from Bukit Mertajam to Alor Startram Padang Besar Line
4h 49m
RM 34–127
Bus via Kuala Lumpur
1. Take the bus from Terminal Bersepadu Selatan to Alor Setarbus
7h 34m
RM 61–76
Drive 404.9 km
1. Drive from Rawang to Alor Setarcar 404.9 km
4h 25m
RM 66–95
Fly Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah to Alor Setar
1. Fly from Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah (SZB) to Alor Setar (AOR)plane SZB - AOR
3h 32m
RM 204–502
Train
1. Take the train from Rawang to Bukit Mertajamtrain Ets
2. Take the train from Bukit Mertajam to Alor Setartrain Butterworth
4h 50m
RM 34–111
Bus
1. Take the bus from KL Sentral to Alor Setarbus KL Sentral
7h 48m
RM 34–75
Train, train to Kuala Lumpur International Airport, fly to Alor Setar
1. Take the train from Rawang to KL Sentraltrain
2. Take the train from KL Sentral to Klia T1train
3. Fly from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Alor Setar (AOR)plane KUL - AOR
3h 53m
RM 177–376
Tram to Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah, fly to Penang International Airport, car ferry, tram
1. Take the tram from Rawang to Sungai Buluhtram
2. Fly from Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah (SZB) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane SZB - PEN
3. Take the car ferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry
4. Take the tram from Butterworth to Alor Startram
6h 52m
RM 139–324

Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah (SZB) to Alor Setar (AOR) flights

14Weekly Planes

1h 15mAverage Duration

RM 193Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Rawang to Alor Setar.

Launch map view

Distance: 406.6 km
Duration: 4h 49m

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

Intercity Coach operates a bus from Terminal Bersepadu Selatan to Alor Setar 4 times a day. Tickets cost RM 55–65 and the journey takes 5h 36m. Cosmic Express also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, Firefly flies from Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah (SZB) to Alor Setar (AOR) twice daily.

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