There are 6 ways to get from Trang to Alor Setar by bus, train, tram, car, or night bus
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Mini Bus, train, tram
best- Take the bus from Trang to Phatthalungbus 778
- Take the train from Phatthalung to Padang Besar Malaysiatrain 45
- Take the tram from Padang Besar to Alor Startram
6h 17mRM 26–163Mini Van, drive, bus
- Take the bus from Trang to Satunbus
- Drive from Satun to Terminal Bukit Lagi Kangarcar
- Take the bus from Terminal Bukit Lagi Kangar to Pekan Rabubus R14
6h 52mRM 54–98Drive 222.9 km
- Drive from Trang to Alor Setarcar 222.9 km
3h 40mRM 100–144Mini Bus, train, tram via Hat Yai
- Take the bus from Trang to Phatthalungbus 778
- Take the train from Phatthalung to Hat Yaitrain 45
- Take the train from Hat Yai to Padang Besartrain 45
- Take the tram from Padang Besar to Alor Startram
6h 26mRM 30–273Train, tram
- Take the train from Trang to Thung Songtrain 84
- Take the train from Thung Song to Hat Yaitrain 45
- Take the train from Hat Yai to Padang Besartrain 45
- Take the tram from Padang Besar to Alor Startram
8hRM 29–391Minivan, tram
- Take the night bus from Trang to Songkhlanightbus
- Take the bus from Songkhla to Hat Yaibus
- Take the bus from Hat Yai Bus Terminal to Padang Besarbus
- Take the tram from Padang Besar to Alor Startram
8h 51mRM 37–95
Trang to Alor Setar by train and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Trang to Alor Setar is to Minivan and tram which costs RM 35 - RM 100 and takes 8h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Trang to Alor Setar is to drive which takes 3h 40m and costs RM 95 - RM 150.
No, there is no direct train from Trang to Alor Setar. However, there are services departing from Trang and arriving at Alor Star via Thung Song, Hat Yai and Padang Besar. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h.
The distance between Trang and Alor Setar is 257 km. The road distance is 222.9 km.
The best way to get from Trang to Alor Setar without a car is to Mini Bus and train and tram which takes 6h 17m and costs RM 25 - RM 170.
It takes approximately 6h 17m to get from Trang to Alor Setar, including transfers.
Trang to Alor Setar train services, operated by State Railway of Thailand, depart from Trang station.
Alor Setar is 1h ahead of Trang. It is currently 10:23 AM in Trang and 11:23 AM in Alor Setar.
Trang to Alor Setar train services, operated by State Railway of Thailand, arrive at Thung Song station.
Yes, the driving distance between Trang to Alor Setar is 223 km. It takes approximately 3h 40m to drive from Trang to Alor Setar.
What companies run services between Trang, Thailand and Alor Setar, Malaysia?
There is no direct connection from Trang to Alor Setar. However, you can take the bus to Phatthalung, walk to Phatthalung, take the train to Padang Besar Malaysia, walk to Padang Besar, then take the vehicle to Alor Star. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Trang to Pekan Rabu via Satun and Terminal Bukit Lagi Kangar in around 6h 52m.
- Phone
- 1690
- sarabanklang@railway.co.th
- Website
- dticket.railway.co.th
Train from Phatthalung to Padang Besar Malaysia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 8–130
- Book at
- https://12go.asia/en/operator/thai-railways
- Website
- https://dticket.railway.co.th/DTicketPublicWeb/home/Home
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- RM 8–22
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- RM 70–95
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- RM 30–45
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- RM 95–130
Train from Phatthalung to Hat Yai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 7–120
- Book at
- https://12go.asia/en/operator/thai-railways
- Website
- https://dticket.railway.co.th/DTicketPublicWeb/home/Home
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- RM 7–21
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- RM 70–95
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- RM 30–45
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- RM 90–120
Train from Hat Yai to Padang Besar
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- RM 5–120
- Book at
- https://12go.asia/en/operator/thai-railways
- Website
- https://dticket.railway.co.th/DTicketPublicWeb/home/Home
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- RM 5–20
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- RM 65–95
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- RM 30–45
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- RM 90–120
Train from Trang to Thung Song
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 6–120
- Book at
- https://12go.asia/en/operator/thai-railways
- Website
- https://dticket.railway.co.th/DTicketPublicWeb/home/Home
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- RM 6–20
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- RM 70–95
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- RM 30–45
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- RM 90–120
Train from Thung Song to Hat Yai
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 9–130
- Book at
- https://12go.asia/en/operator/thai-railways
- Website
- https://dticket.railway.co.th/DTicketPublicWeb/home/Home
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- RM 9–23
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- RM 70–100
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- RM 35–50
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- RM 100–130
- Phone
- +603 - 9779 1200
- callcenter@ktmb.com.my
- Website
- ktmb.com.my
Tram from Padang Besar to Alor Star
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 8–23
- Website
- https://www.ktmb.com.my
- Express Economy
- RM 15–22
- Shuttle
- RM 8–22
- Express First
- RM 18–23
Bus from Trang to Phatthalung
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 10
Bus from Trang to Satun
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 14
- Phone
- 019 - 2436350
- info@maralinergroup.com
- Website
- maralinergroup.my
Bus from Terminal Bukit Lagi Kangar to Pekan Rabu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 11–15
- Website
- https://maralinergroup.my/mybas/index.html
- Website
- saniexpress.com.my
Bus from Terminal Bukit Lagi Kangar to Pekan Rabu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 31–34
- Website
- https://saniexpress.com.my/
- Schedules at
- https://saniexpress.com.my/
Night bus from Trang to Songkhla
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 18–50
Bus from Songkhla to Hat Yai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 4–9
- Schedules at
- facebook.com
Bus from Hat Yai Bus Terminal to Padang Besar
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 6–14
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