Alor Setar to Kuala Lumpur

Alor Setar to Kuala Lumpur

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Alor Setar to Kuala Lumpur Schedule

Alor Setar to Kuala Lumpur Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
KTM ETS Platinum 08:09 - 13:04MYR 107.52
KTM ETS Platinum 10:14 - 15:03MYR 101.92
AirAsia Economy #AK601312:40 - 13:50MYR 164.94
Sani Express Express 14:00 - 20:22MYR 47.36
KTM ETS Platinum 17:24 - 22:17MYR 103.04
AirAsia Economy #AK601318:20 - 19:30$ 37.60
KPB Express VIP 24 21:30 - 03:52MYR 57.75
Suasana Tony Coach Express 22:00 - 09:10MYR 57.75

Transportation from Alor Setar to Kuala Lumpur

Facts about the transport from Alor Setar to Kuala Lumpur

Cheapest Transport$11
Fastest Transport1h 5m
Earliest Departure8:00 午前
Latest Departure11:45 午後
Departures per day44
Distance559 kilometers
Transport CompaniesAirAsia, Cosmic Express, Intercity Coach, KPB Express, Mara Liner, Mayang Sari, Sri Maju Group, Suasana Edaran Express, Super Nice Express, Trans MVS Express

Alor Setar to Kuala Lumpur Destination Reviews

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How to get from Alor Setar to Kuala Lumpur

Travelling between Alor Setar and Kuala Lumpur is possible by Flight, bus and train. Flight guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Bus is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 42.98 if you go by flight; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a bus which will set you back mere USD 10.40.

How long does it take to get from Alor Setar to Kuala Lumpur?

It can take you anywhere between 2 and 12 hours to travel between Alor Setar and Kuala Lumpur depending on the means of transport you choose.

Flight is the fastest way to travel between Alor Setar and Kuala Lumpur. Flight will bring you to your destination in 1h 5m. Bus does a much slower job and take about 11h 10m to reach Kuala Lumpur.

How much does it cost to get from Alor Setar to Kuala Lumpur?

Travelling between Alor Setar and Kuala Lumpur can be as cheap as USD 10.40 if you opt for a Mara Liner bus and as expensive as USD 42.98 if you buy a AirAsia flight ticket.

Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.

How many trips per day are there between Alor Setar and Kuala Lumpur ?

  • 41 from Kedah to Kuala Lumpur starting from 08:00 Alor Setar until 23:45 Alor Setar
  • 3 from Kedah to Kuala Lumpur starting from 08:30 Alor Setar Airport until 21:20 Alor Setar Airport

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Alor Setar to Kuala Lumpur.

What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?

Flights

Flying is the fastest and often the most expensive way to travel from Kedah to Kuala Lumpur, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 31.88.

Things to remember: Note that some of the airlines may have restrictions on checked luggage weight or require paying extra for check-in, choosing seats or transportation of oversized luggage.

If opting for a flight, calculate the time you will spend getting to and from the airports as well as the waiting time before your flight, getting through immigration in case of an international flight and recovering your checked luggage.

In certain cases all these procedures can add no less than 5 hours to your total travel time.

Airlines flying between Kedah and Kuala Lumpur

AirAsia

Bus

Travelling from Kedah to Kuala Lumpur overland will inevitably take longer but in many cases it is the cheapest option if you opt for a bus.

Things to remember: For a more comfortable ride opt for a higher-class bus wherever possible. These buses usually have soft reclining seats and are equipped with air-conditioning and on-board toilets.

They often include water, snacks or a light lunch into your ticket price and make bathroom stops en-route.

Companies operating bus routes between Kedah and Kuala Lumpur

Cosmic Express, Intercity Coach, KPB Express, Mara Liner, Mayang Sari, Sri Maju Group, Suasana Edaran Express, Super Nice Express, Trans MVS Express

Train

Train is a often a great choice for long-haul travel especially if you opt for a night sleeper train with berths which will allow you to sleep all your journey through. To make the most of your train journey, choose the class of your ticket wisely.

Note that there are air-conditioned and fan-only carriages; private compartments for 2 or 4; hard and soft seats.
Though the upper class you get the smoother is your journey, often second class air-conditioned or fan-only sleepers are a good money saving alternative.

What is the most popular transport to get from Alor Setar to Kuala Lumpur?

There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Train remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

  • 57% took a train
  • 39% opted for a bus
  • 4% decided to fly