Kuala Lumpur is the capital city of Malaysia and an industrial hub, known for its beautiful skyline, luxurious shopping avenues, and fast-paced culture. Kuala Lumpur has developed as Malaysia’s tourist capital with so much to explore here. The city is well-connected to the rest of Malaysia through buses, taxis, trains and you can fly to almost any major city in no time. Alor Setar is the state capital of the Kedah state of Malaysia. It is the second-largest city in Kedah and is known as the orchid city. The city has an amazing vibe mixed with Malay culture and foreign influences in culture, architecture as well as cuisine. Since it falls on the route to Thailand, it has become a transportation hub.
The distance between Kuala Lumpur and Alor Setar is 438 km and it takes about 5 hours to travel by road. The most opted mode of transport by travelers are buses as they are cost-effective and efficient.
Some of the top operators on this route are Plusliner, Transnasional, Nice, Konsortium Malaysia, Cosmic Express and City Express. You can choose from a line up of the best coaches and seats.
Kuala Lumpur to Alor Setar Bus Details
According to the budget you have in mind you can find coaches with standard seats, economy seats, as well as SVIP seats. These are some of the best-rated bus operators in all of Malaysia and have the best facilities to make your bus journey comfortable.
There are 31 buses that go from Kuala Lumpur to Alor Setar each day. These are run by over 8 bus operators, so you can choose a ride for the morning, evening or night.
The first bus leaves Kuala Lumpur at 9:45 am and the last bus from Kuala Lumpur leaves at 11 pm. There are multiple operators for the earliest and last bus so you can find comfortable seats if booked in advance.
The most popular pick-up and drop points for this route are TBS (Terminal Bersepadu Selatan), Shahab Perdana Bus Terminal, and Alor Setar. There are other pick-up points across the city like Hentian Duta, Terminal KTM, and the 5 Elements Hotel.
Things to do in Alor Setar
Listed below are some of the most popular tourist attractions in Alor Setar :
- Menara Alor Setar: Revolving restaurant to give you beautiful views of the city.
- Paddy Museum: Rice is a popular favorite among the locals and tourists who visit here and this museum is all about paddy and its cultivation. If you love research, you will love the facts they have unearth here.
- Zahir Mosque: The domes and minarets of this mosque are an absolute beauty to be cherished with your own eyes.
- Gunung Keriang: These caves are on the way to the Keriang Hill and you will find guiding tours as well as hiking opportunities here.
- Keriang Hill resort: The Keriang Hill also offers the opportunity to enjoy the lush greenery of this place.
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