Bus George Town to Alor Setar: Compare prices and save money

Compare all timetables for the bus from George Town to Alor Setar

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from George Town to Alor Setar from various bus operators like Sri Theven Travel & Tours or Arwana for the next days.

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Cheapest bus trips today
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Sri Theven Travel & Tours	1h 57m	8:30 PM	George Town	Komtar Bus Terminal	10:27 PM	Alor Setar	Shahab Perdana Bus Terminal		Economy	$3	A Bus from Sri Theven Travel & Tours goes from Komtar Bus Terminal, George Town (Malaysia) at 7/27/2026 8:30:00 PM to Shahab Perdana Bus Terminal, Alor Setar (Malaysia) arriving at 7/27/2026 10:27:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $3 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 57m

Did you know that if you travel from George Town to Alor Setar via Butterworth, you can save more than $0? You will find the corresponding connections below.
- Save more than 1%
  
  1h 32m
  
  George Town
  
  2 mi
  
  8:30 PM
  
  Butterworth
  Central Bus Station
  
  10:02 PM
  
  Alor Setar
  Shahab Perdana Bus Terminal
  
  0 mi
  
  Economy
  
  $3
  
  A Bus from goes from Central Bus Station, Butterworth (Malaysia) at 7/27/2026 8:30:00 PM to Shahab Perdana Bus Terminal, Alor Setar (Malaysia) arriving at 7/27/2026 10:02:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $3 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 32m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
Sri Theven Travel & Tours	1h 57m	1:00 PM	George Town	Komtar Bus Terminal	2:57 PM	Alor Setar	Shahab Perdana Bus Terminal	Economy	$3	A Bus from Sri Theven Travel & Tours goes from Komtar Bus Terminal, George Town (Malaysia) at 7/31/2026 1:00:00 PM to Shahab Perdana Bus Terminal, Alor Setar (Malaysia) arriving at 7/31/2026 2:57:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $3 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 57m
Sri Theven Travel & Tours	1h 57m	8:30 PM	George Town	Komtar Bus Terminal	10:27 PM	Alor Setar	Shahab Perdana Bus Terminal	Economy	$3	A Bus from Sri Theven Travel & Tours goes from Komtar Bus Terminal, George Town (Malaysia) at 7/31/2026 8:30:00 PM to Shahab Perdana Bus Terminal, Alor Setar (Malaysia) arriving at 7/31/2026 10:27:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $3 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 57m
Arwana	1h 57m	12:30 PM	George Town	Komtar Bus Terminal	2:27 PM	Alor Setar	Shahab Perdana Bus Terminal	Economy	$5	A Bus from Arwana goes from Komtar Bus Terminal, George Town (Malaysia) at 7/31/2026 12:30:00 PM to Shahab Perdana Bus Terminal, Alor Setar (Malaysia) arriving at 7/31/2026 2:27:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $5 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 57m

Did you know that if you travel from George Town to Alor Setar via Butterworth, you can save more than $2? You will find the corresponding connections below.
- Save more than 67%
  
  1h 32m
  
  George Town
  
  2 mi
  
  1:00 PM
  
  Butterworth
  Central Bus Station
  
  2:32 PM
  
  Alor Setar
  Shahab Perdana Bus Terminal
  
  0 mi
  
  Economy
  
  $1
  
  A Bus from goes from Central Bus Station, Butterworth (Malaysia) at 7/31/2026 1:00:00 PM to Shahab Perdana Bus Terminal, Alor Setar (Malaysia) arriving at 7/31/2026 2:32:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $1 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 32m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	Sri Theven Travel & Tours	1h 57m	1:00 PM	George Town	Komtar Bus Terminal	2:57 PM	Alor Setar	Shahab Perdana Bus Terminal		Economy	$3	A Bus from Sri Theven Travel & Tours goes from Komtar Bus Terminal, George Town (Malaysia) at 8/1/2026 1:00:00 PM to Shahab Perdana Bus Terminal, Alor Setar (Malaysia) arriving at 8/1/2026 2:57:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $3 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 57m
	Sri Theven Travel & Tours	1h 57m	8:30 PM	George Town	Komtar Bus Terminal	10:27 PM	Alor Setar	Shahab Perdana Bus Terminal		Economy	$3	A Bus from Sri Theven Travel & Tours goes from Komtar Bus Terminal, George Town (Malaysia) at 8/1/2026 8:30:00 PM to Shahab Perdana Bus Terminal, Alor Setar (Malaysia) arriving at 8/1/2026 10:27:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $3 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 57m

Did you know that if you travel from George Town to Alor Setar via Butterworth, you can save more than $0? You will find the corresponding connections below.
- Save more than 1%
  
  1h 32m
  
  George Town
  
  2 mi
  
  1:00 PM
  
  Butterworth
  Central Bus Station
  
  2:32 PM
  
  Alor Setar
  Shahab Perdana Bus Terminal
  
  0 mi
  
  Economy
  
  $3
  
  A Bus from goes from Central Bus Station, Butterworth (Malaysia) at 8/1/2026 1:00:00 PM to Shahab Perdana Bus Terminal, Alor Setar (Malaysia) arriving at 8/1/2026 2:32:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $3 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 32m

Frequency of bus connections between George Town and Alor Setar

See here how frequent the connections between George Town and Alor Setar are, during different times and days of the week.

Friday is the busiest day, with more than 3 daily buses from George Town to Alor Setar. Monday has instead the fewest connections, with only 1 daily coaches between George Town and Alor Setar.

The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 3 buses from George Town to Alor Setar, while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between George Town and Alor Setar, with 3 offers.

Test cheapest views

The cheapest bus for the 8/3/2026 costs just $1, from Sri Theven Travel & Tours

Facts about the bus from George Town to Alor Setar

Compare all providers like Sri Theven Travel & Tours and Arwana that travel 2 times every day by bus from George Town to Alor Setar in one click! Book your bus ticket from George Town to Alor Setar starting from $1!

Cheapest Bus	$1
Fastest Bus	1h 57m
Earliest Bus	8:30 PM
Latest Bus	8:30 PM
Daily Bus Routes	2 Ø
Distance	49.1 miles
Bus Companies	Sri Theven Travel & Tours and Arwana

Cheapest bus connections from George Town to Alor Setar

Every day, 2 buses from 2 bus companies leave George Town for Alor Setar: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 07/27/2026 and for the following days.

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The cheapest time to travel from George Town to Alor Setar

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from George Town to Alor Setar, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from $1, Monday is the cheapest day for a bus from George Town to Alor Setar. Friday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $3.

Afternoon is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from George Town to Alor Setar, with $3. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $3.

How to save money travelling from George Town to Alor Setar

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from George Town to Alor Setar in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from George Town to Alor Setar, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from George Town to Alor Setar are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in George Town and Alor Setar

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in George Town and Alor Setar.

Komtar Bus Terminal

Jalan Penang

Prangin Mall - Komtar Timur Bus Stop

Jelutong - Shell Petrol Station

Jalan Perusahaan Jelutong

Swettenham Pier

King Edward Place

Island Plaza Bus Stop

Shahab Perdana Bus Terminal

Shahab Perdana

Shahab Perdana Bus Stop

Terminal Bas Shahab Perdana

Lot 2888,Jalan Kuala Kedah

Anak Bukit Train Station

Samila Hotel

Service and Comfort on the bus from George Town to Alor Setar

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from George Town to Alor Setar? Or which bus companies serve the route George Town to Alor Setar? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the George Town to Alor Setar bus

How much does a George Town Alor Setar bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $1 and takes 1h 57m to reach Alor Setar. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from George Town to Alor Setar?

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $1 and $5. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Alor Setar.

On average, how many connections are available from George Town to Alor Setar each day?

Every day, the George Town to Alor Setar bus route is served by approximately 2 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from George Town to Alor Setar take?

The fastest bus from George Town to Alor Setar is offered by Sri Theven Travel & Tours and takes 1h 57m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $3. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from George Town to Alor Setar?

The earliest bus arriving in Alor Setar from George Town starts at 8:30 PM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from George Town to Alor Setar?

The latest bus trip departing from George Town for Alor Setar starts at 8:30 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the George Town Alor Setar route?

When traveling by bus from George Town to Alor Setar, passengers can travel with Sri Theven Travel & Tours and Arwana. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between George Town and Alor Setar?

You can check all the direct connections between George Town and Alor Setar by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: Sri Theven Travel & Tours and Arwana.

What can I take with me on the George Town to Alor Setar bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the George Town Alor Setar bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the George Town Alor Setar bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from George Town to Alor Setar on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route George Town to Alor Setar

Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to George Town and to Alor Setar

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to George Town and to Alor Setar. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!