Alor Setar to Tasek Gelugor

Alor Setar to Tasek Gelugor

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Alor Setar to Tasek Gelugor Schedule

Alor Setar to Tasek Gelugor Schedule
Transport NameRoute TimePrice
KTM ETS Platinum 08:09 - 08:50MYR 23.52
KTM ETS Platinum 10:14 - 10:55MYR 23.52
KTM ETS Platinum 14:19 - 15:00MYR 23.52
KTM ETS Gold 16:30 - 17:11MYR 20.16

Transportation from Alor Setar to Tasek Gelugor

Facts about the transport from Alor Setar to Tasek Gelugor

Cheapest Transport$5
Fastest Transport40m
Earliest Departure8:09 午前
Latest Departure10:00 午後
Departures per day5
Distance34 kilometers
Transport CompaniesEkspres Mutiara

Popular Routes in Malaysia

How to get from Alor Setar to Tasek Gelugor

Travelling between Alor Setar and Tasek Gelugor is possible by Bus and train. Train guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Bus is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 9.86 if you go by Bus; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a train which will set you back mere USD 4.23.

How long does it take to get from Alor Setar to Tasek Gelugor?

It can take you anywhere between 1 and 3 hours to travel between Alor Setar and Tasek Gelugor depending on the means of transport you choose.

Train is the fastest way to travel between Alor Setar and Tasek Gelugor. Train will bring you to your destination in 40m. Bus does a much slower job and take about 2h 9m to reach Tasek Gelugor.

How much does it cost to get from Alor Setar to Tasek Gelugor?

Travelling between Alor Setar and Tasek Gelugor can be as cheap as USD 4.23 if you opt for a KTM train and as expensive as USD 9.86 if you buy a Ekspres Mutiara Bus 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 Tasek Gelugor ?

  • 5 from Kedah to Penang starting from 08:09 Alor Setar until 17:24 Alor Setar

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

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 Penang, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 62.93.

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 Penang

Firefly, Malaysia Airlines

Bus

Travelling from Kedah to Penang 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 Penang

Ekspres Mutiara

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 Tasek Gelugor?

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

  • 93% took a train
  • 7% opted for a bus