There are 4 ways to get from Tumpat to Alor Setar by train, tram, bus, car, or plane
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Train, tram
best- Take the train from Sungai Kolok to Hat Yaitrain
- Take the train from Hat Yai to Padang Besartrain
- Take the tram from Padang Besar to Alor Startram
7h 25mRM 27–264Bus
- Take the bus from Pasir Mas to Alor Setarbus Pasir Mas
8h 16mRM 36–100Drive 313.4 km
- Drive from Tumpat to Alor Setarcar 313.4 km
5h 5mRM 53–77Fly
- Fly from Sultan Ismail Petra (KBR) to Alor Setar (AOR)plane KBR - AOR
6h 22mRM 359–803
Tumpat to Alor Setar by train and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tumpat to Alor Setar is to drive which costs RM 50 - RM 80 and takes 5h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Tumpat to Alor Setar is to drive which takes 5h 5m and costs RM 50 - RM 80.
No, there is no direct bus from Tumpat to Alor Setar. However, there are services departing from Pasir Mas and arriving at Alor Setar via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 16m.
No, there is no direct train from Tumpat to Alor Setar. However, there are services departing from Sungai Kolok and arriving at Alor Star via Hat Yai and Padang Besar. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 25m.
The distance between Tumpat and Alor Setar is 365 km. The road distance is 313.4 km.
The best way to get from Tumpat to Alor Setar without a car is to bus which takes 8h 16m and costs RM 35 - RM 100.
It takes approximately 7h 25m to get from Tumpat to Alor Setar, including transfers.
Tumpat to Alor Setar bus services, operated by Ekspres Perdana, depart from Pasir Mas station.
Tumpat to Alor Setar train services, operated by State Railway of Thailand, depart from Sungai Kolok station.
The best way to get from Tumpat to Alor Setar is to bus which takes 8h 16m and costs RM 35 - RM 100. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs RM 350 - RM 850 and takes 6h 22m.
What companies run services between Tumpat, Malaysia and Alor Setar, Malaysia?
Ekspres Perdana operates a bus from Pasir Mas to Alor Setar once daily. Tickets cost RM 35–85 and the journey takes 6h 47m. Alternatively, Malaysia Airlines, Firefly, and two other airlines fly from Sultan Ismail Petra (KBR) to Alor Setar (AOR) 5 times a day.
- Website
- malaysiaairlines.com
Flights from Sultan Ismail Petra to Alor Setar via Kuala Lumpur
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 16m
- When
- Friday to Sunday
- Estimated price
- RM 230–1,100
Flights from Sultan Ismail Petra to Alor Setar via Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 330–1,200
- Website
- fireflyz.com.my
Flights from Sultan Ismail Petra to Alor Setar via Kuala Lumpur
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 16m
- When
- Friday to Sunday
- Estimated price
- RM 230–1,100
Flights from Sultan Ismail Petra to Alor Setar via Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 330–1,200
- Website
- airasia.com
Flights from Sultan Ismail Petra to Alor Setar via Kuala Lumpur
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 300–750
- Phone
- 1690
- sarabanklang@railway.co.th
- Website
- dticket.railway.co.th
Train from Sungai Kolok to Hat Yai
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 8–110
- Book at
- https://12go.asia/en/operator/thai-railways
- Website
- https://dticket.railway.co.th/DTicketPublicWeb/home/Home
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- RM 75–110
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- RM 16–20
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- RM 8–12
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- RM 40–44
Train from Hat Yai to Padang Besar
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- RM 1–110
- Book at
- https://12go.asia/en/operator/thai-railways
- Website
- https://dticket.railway.co.th/DTicketPublicWeb/home/Home
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- RM 75–110
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- RM 11–14
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- RM 1–3
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- RM 30–33
- 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 1–19
- Website
- https://www.ktmb.com.my
- Shuttle
- RM 1–3
- Express
- RM 13–19
- Phone
- +609-765 6000
- hq@ekspresperdana.my
- Website
- ekspresperdana.com.my
Bus from Pasir Mas to Alor Setar
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 47m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 35–85
- Website
- https://www.ekspresperdana.com.my/
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More Questions & Answers
Tumpat to Alor Setar bus services, operated by Ekspres Perdana, arrive at Alor Setar station.
Tumpat to Alor Setar train services, operated by State Railway of Thailand, arrive at Hat Yai station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tumpat to Alor Setar is 313 km. It takes approximately 5h 5m to drive from Tumpat to Alor Setar.
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