George Town to Alor Setar

George Town to Alor Setar

George Town
Alor Setar
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How to get from George Town to Alor Setar

Travelling between George Town and Alor Setar is possible by Bus and taxi. Bus guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Bus is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 207.07 if you go by taxi; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a bus which will set you back mere USD 2.99.

How long does it take to get from George Town to Alor Setar?

It can take you anywhere between 2 and 3 hours to travel between George Town and Alor Setar depending on the means of transport you choose.

Bus is the fastest way to travel between George Town and Alor Setar. Bus will bring you to your destination in 1h 32m. Bus does a much slower job and take about 2h 29m to reach Alor Setar.

How much does it cost to get from George Town to Alor Setar?

Travelling between George Town and Alor Setar can be as cheap as USD 2.99 if you opt for a Sri Theven Travel bus and as expensive as USD 207.07 if you buy a Sin Pen Travel taxi 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 George Town and Alor Setar ?

  • 12 from George Town to Alor Setar starting from 00:10 Penang Sentral until 22:35 Penang Sentral
  • 1 from George Town to Alor Setar starting from 00:00 Penang Hotel Transfer until 00:00 Penang Hotel Transfer

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

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

Bus

Travelling from George Town to Alor Setar 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 George Town and Alor Setar

Arwana Express, Arwana Express, Kesatuan Express, Plusliner, Sri Theven Travel, Super Nice Express

Taxi

Some travellers consider taxi to be the most convenient form of overland transport thanks to flexible departure times, a possibility to choose the size of the car you need, and a hassle-free door-to-door service.

Things to remember: If you are planning to make detours during your trip, discuss it with your driver or service provider in advance as it may affect the price.

Companies offering charters between George Town and Alor Setar

Sin Pen Travel

What is the most popular transport to get from George Town to Alor Setar?

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

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

  • 100% opted for a bus

Transportation from George Town to Alor Setar

Facts about the transport from George Town to Alor Setar

Cheapest Transport$3
Fastest Transport1h 32m
Earliest Departure12:10 AM
Latest Departure10:35 PM
Departures per day13
Distance77 kilometers
Transport CompaniesArwana Express, Sin Pen Travel, Sri Theven Travel, Super Nice Express