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There are 6 ways to get from Suratthani to Alor Setar by bus, train, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from P Plus Express Surat Thani to Padang Besar Van Stationbus bus P Plus Express Surat Thani - Padang Besar Van Station
    2. Take the train from Padang Besar to Alor Setartrain train Padang Besar
    7h 47m
    RM 73–96

  2. Train via Hat Yai

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Surat Thani Train Station to Hat Yaitrain train 45
    2. Take the train from Hat Yai to Padang Besar Malaysiatrain train 45
    3. Take the train from Padang Besar to Alor Setartrain train
    8h 52m
    RM 14–146

  3. Drive  419.3 km

    1. Drive from Suratthani to Alor Setarcar car 419.3 km
    6h 6m
    RM 232–335

  4. Fly, bus, train

    1. Fly from Surat Thani (URT) to Hat Yai (HDY)plane plane URT - HDY
    2. Take the bus from Hat Yai Airport to KTM Malaysia Railaway Station sidebus bus
    3. Take the train from Padang Besar to Alor Setartrain train
    8h 41m
    RM 479–1,180

  5. Minivan, bus

    1. Take the bus from Surathani Talad Kaset Station to Hat Yai Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Hat Yai Bus Station to Alor Setar Toll Utarabus bus Hat Yai Bus Station - Alor Setar Toll Utara
    9h 2m
    RM 133

  6. Train

    1. Take the train from Surat Thani Train Station to Padang Besar Malaysiatrain train 45
    2. Take the train from Padang Besar to Alor Setartrain train Padang Besar
    9h 4m
    RM 19–138

Suratthani to Alor Setar by bus, foot, and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration7h 47mAverage Duration
TicketRM 73Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 422.7 km
  • Duration: 7h 47m

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

You can take a bus from Surat Thani Bus Terminal to Alor Setar via Surat Thani Train Station, Surat Thani Train Station, Hat Yai, Padang Besar Malaysia, and Padang Besar in around 8h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Suratthani to Alor Setar Toll Utara via Surathani Talad Kaset Station, Hat Yai Bus Terminal, and Hat Yai Bus Station in around 9h 2m.

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