There are 4 ways to get from Tumpat to Alor Setar by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Sungai Kolok to Hat Yaitrain 38
- Take the train from Hat Yai to Padang Besar Malaysiatrain 45
- Take the train from Padang Besar to Alor Setartrain
7h 9mRM 31–181Bus
- Take the bus from Pasir Mas to Alor Setarbus Pasir Mas
8h 16mRM 36–110Drive 313.4 km
- Drive from Tumpat to Alor Setarcar 313.4 km
5h 5mRM 122–177Fly
- Fly from Sultan Ismail Petra (KBR) to Alor Setar (AOR)plane KBR - AOR
4h 19mRM 367–745
Tumpat to Alor Setar by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Tumpat to Alor Setar is to train which costs RM 30 - RM 190 and takes 7h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Tumpat to Alor Setar is to fly which takes 4h 19m and costs RM 360 - RM 750.
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 Setar via Hat Yai and Padang Besar. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 9m.
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 110.
It takes approximately 7h 9m 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 train which takes 7h 9m and costs RM 30 - RM 190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs RM 35 - RM 110 and takes 8h 16m, you could also fly, which costs RM 360 - RM 750 and takes 4h 19m.
What companies run services between Tumpat, Malaysia and Alor Setar, Malaysia?
You can take a vehicle from Tumpat to Alor Setar via Sungai Kolok, Hat Yai, Padang Besar Malaysia, and Padang Besar in around 7h 9m. Alternatively, Ekspres Perdana operates a bus from Pasir Mas to Alor Setar once daily. Tickets cost RM 35–95 and the journey takes 6h 47m.
- Website
- fireflyz.com.my
Flights from Sultan Ismail Petra to Alor Setar via Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 390–1,000
Flights from Sultan Ismail Petra to Alor Setar via Kuala Lumpur
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 56m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- RM 280–650
- Website
- malaysiaairlines.com
Flights from Sultan Ismail Petra to Alor Setar via Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 390–1,000
Flights from Sultan Ismail Petra to Alor Setar via Kuala Lumpur
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 56m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- RM 280–650
- Website
- airasia.com
Flights from Sultan Ismail Petra to Alor Setar via Kuala Lumpur
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 290–600
- Phone
- 1690
- sarabanklang@railway.co.th
- Website
- railway.co.th
Train from Sungai Kolok to Hat Yai
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 8–110
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- railway.co.th
- 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 Malaysia
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 1–110
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- railway.co.th
- 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
Train from Hat Yai to Padang Besar Malaysia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 1–17
- Website
- KTMB
- Shuttle
- RM 1–2
- Express
- RM 11–17
Train from Padang Besar to Alor Setar
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 1–19
- Website
- KTMB
- Shuttle
- RM 1–3
- Express
- RM 13–19
- Phone
- +603 - 9779 1200
- callcenter@ktmb.com.my
- Website
- KTM Intercity
Train from Padang Besar to Alor Setar
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 17–24
- Website
- KTM Intercity
- Phone
- +609-765 6000
- hq@ekspresperdana.my
- Website
- Ekspres Perdana
Bus from Pasir Mas to Alor Setar
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 47m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 35–95
- Website
- Ekspres Perdana
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Booking & Getting There
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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