There are 5 ways to get from Simpang Ampat, Seberang Perai to Alor Setar by tram, bus, car, taxi, or train
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Tram
best- Take the tram from Bukit Mertajam to Alor StarPadang Besar Line
1h 40mRM 11–31Line 701 bus, bus
- Take the bus from (M1) The Summit to (M1) Penang Sentral701 / ...
- Take the bus from Penang Sentral to Alor Setar
3h 41mRM 14–21Drive 102.1 km
- Drive from Simpang Ampat, Seberang Perai to Alor Setar102.1 km
1h 14mRM 18–26Taxi
- Take the taxi from Simpang Ampat, Seberang Perai to Alor Setar102.1 km
1h 14mRM 220–280Train
- Take the train from Bukit Tengah to Alor SetarButterworth
1h 56mRM 12–15
Simpang Ampat, Seberang Perai to Alor Setar by bus and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Simpang Ampat, Seberang Perai to Alor Setar is to train which costs RM 11 - RM 15 and takes 1h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Simpang Ampat, Seberang Perai to Alor Setar is to drive which takes 1h 14m and costs RM 17 - RM 26.
No, there is no direct bus from Simpang Ampat, Seberang Perai to Alor Setar. However, there are services departing from (M1) The Summit and arriving at Alor Setar via Penang Sentral. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 41m.
The distance between Simpang Ampat, Seberang Perai and Alor Setar is 93 km. The road distance is 102.1 km.
The best way to get from Simpang Ampat, Seberang Perai to Alor Setar without a car is to tram which takes 1h 40m and costs RM 11 - RM 35.
It takes approximately 1h 40m to get from Simpang Ampat, Seberang Perai to Alor Setar, including transfers.
Simpang Ampat, Seberang Perai to Alor Setar bus services, operated by Rapid Penang, depart from (M1) The Summit station.
The best way to get from Simpang Ampat, Seberang Perai to Alor Setar is to line 701 bus and bus which takes 3h 41m and costs RM 14 - RM 21. Alternatively, you can train, which costs RM 11 - RM 15 and takes 1h 56m.
Simpang Ampat, Seberang Perai to Alor Setar bus services, operated by Rapid Penang, arrive at (M1) Penang Sentral station.
Yes, the driving distance between Simpang Ampat, Seberang Perai to Alor Setar is 102 km. It takes approximately 1h 14m to drive from Simpang Ampat, Seberang Perai to Alor Setar.
What companies run services between Simpang Ampat, Seberang Perai, Penang, Malaysia and Alor Setar, Malaysia?
KTM Intercity operates a vehicle from Bukit Mertajam to Alor Star hourly. Tickets cost RM 10–29 and the journey takes 56 min. Alternatively, you can take a bus from (M1) The Summit to Alor Setar via (M1) Penang Sentral and Penang Sentral in around 3h 41m.
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- Phone
- +603 - 9779 1200
- callcenter@ktmb.com.my
- Website
- ktmb.com.my
Tram from Bukit Mertajam to Alor Star
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 10–29
- Website
- https://www.ktmb.com.my
- Express Economy
- RM 16–23
- Shuttle
- RM 10–29
- Express First
- RM 21–27
- Phone
- +603 - 9779 1200
- callcenter@ktmb.com.my
- Website
- ktmb.com.my
Train from Bukit Tengah to Alor Setar
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 10–13
- Website
- https://www.ktmb.com.my/Komuter.html
- Phone
- 04-255 8000
- rapidcare@prasarana.com.my
- Website
- facebook.com
Bus from (M1) The Summit to (M1) Penang Sentral
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 20 minutes
- Estimated price
- RM 2–3
- Schedules at
- facebook.com
- 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 12–18
- Schedules at
- easybook.com
- Book at
- easybook.com
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 14m
- Estimated price
- RM 220–280
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
Taxi service Batu Kawan
- Phone
- +60 12-579 9765
Public Transport Cooperative
- Phone
- +60 5-716 0733
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