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How to get fromSuratthani to Alor Setarby bus, tram, train, car or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Suratthani to Alor Setar by bus, tram, train, car, or plane

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  1. Minivan, tram

    best
    1. Take the bus from Surathani Talad Kaset Station to Hat Yai Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Hat Yai Bus Terminal to Padang Besarbus bus
    3. Take the tram from Padang Besar to Alor Startram tram
    8h 54m
    RM 42–64

  2. Train, tram

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Surat Thani Train Station to Padang Besar Malaysiatrain train 45
    2. Take the tram from Padang Besar to Alor Startram tram Padang Besar Line
    9h 17m
    RM 22–169

  3. Train, tram via Hat Yai

    1. Take the train from Surat Thani Train Station to Hat Yaitrain train 983
    2. Take the train from Hat Yai to Padang Besartrain train 45
    3. Take the tram from Padang Besar to Alor Startram tram
    9h 4m
    RM 26–284

  4. Drive 418.7 km

    1. Drive from Suratthani to Alor Setarcar car 418.7 km
    6h 6m
    RM 189–272

  5. Fly Surat Thani to Hat Yai, train, tram

    1. Fly from Surat Thani (URT) to Hat Yai (HDY)plane plane URT - HDY
    2. Take the train from Hat Yai to Padang Besartrain train
    3. Take the tram from Padang Besar to Alor Startram tram
    9h 38m
    RM 279–1,264

  6. Bus, Minivan, tram

    1. Take the bus from Suratthani to Songkhlabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Hat Yai Bus Terminal to Padang Besarbus bus
    3. Take the tram from Padang Besar to Alor Startram tram
    10h 51m
    RM 33–59

  7. Bus to Krabi Airport, fly to Alor Setar

    1. Take the bus from Surat Thani City to Krabi Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Fly from Krabi Airport (KBV) to Alor Setar (AOR)plane plane KBV - AOR
    11h 44m

Suratthani to Alor Setar by bus, train, and tram

Calendar18Weekly Services
Duration9h 4mAverage Duration
TicketRM 26Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Suratthani, Thailand and Alor Setar, Malaysia?

There is no direct connection from Suratthani to Alor Setar. However, you can walk to Surathani Talad Kaset Station, take the bus to Hat Yai Bus Terminal, take the bus to Padang Besar, walk to Padang Besar, then take the vehicle to Alor Star. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Surat Thani Bus Terminal to Alor Star via Surat Thani Train Station, Surat Thani Train Station, Hat Yai, Padang Besar, and Padang Besar in around 9h 4m.

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