The cheapest and fastest coaches from Alor Setar to Butterworth
Cheapest price
$3
Average price
$4
Fastest journey
1 h 36 m
Average duration
1 h 39 m
Buses per day
7
Distance
80 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Alor Setar to Butterworth is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Alor Setar to Butterworth will cost around $4 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only $3.
Of the 7 buses that leave Alor Setar for Butterworth every day 7 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 80 km distance in an average of 1 h 39 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 1 h 36 m .
The slowest buses will take 1 h 46 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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Compare train and coach for Alor Setar to Butterworth
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Alor Setar to Butterworth among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $2. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 1h 8m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $2, and a coach costs an average of $3.
Distance: 80 km
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Most popular Coach | Train |
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$3 Average Price | $2 Average Price Cheapest |
2h 28m Average total duration 1h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 1h 38m Average total duration Fastest 1h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Alor Setar to Butterworth bus times
The table below shows live departures for Alor Setar to Butterworth coaches for tomorrow, Monday, 15 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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SRI THEVEN TRAVEL & TOURS SDN BHD | 1:00 am Alor Setar, Terminal Bus Shahab Perdana | 1h37 | 2:37 am Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 0 changesdirect | |
EXPRESS KESATUAN | 1:15 am Alor Setar, Terminal Bus Shahab Perdana | 1h36 | 2:51 am Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 0 changesdirect | |
EXPRESS KESATUAN | 5:00 am Alor Setar, Terminal Bus Shahab Perdana | 2h01 | 7:01 am Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 0 changesdirect | |
SRI THEVEN TRAVEL & TOURS SDN BHD | 7:30 am Alor Setar, Terminal Bus Shahab Perdana | 1h37 | 9:07 am Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 0 changesdirect | |
SRI MAJU GROUP | 9:00 am Alor Setar, Terminal Bus Shahab Perdana | 1h37 | 10:37 am Butterworth, Penang Sentral | 0 changesdirect |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Alor Setar to Butterworth
Buses from Alor Setar to Butterworth run on average 7 times per day, taking around 1h 58m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $3 but you can travel from only $2 by train.
There are 7 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:10, the last at 22:35. The fastest coach covers the 80 km distance in 1h 36m.
Distance 80 km |
Average bus duration 1h 58m |
Cheapest ticket price $3 |
Buses per day 7 |
Direct buses 7 |
Fastest bus 1h 36m |
First bus 00:10 |
Last bus 22:35 |
Bus providers: Plusliner, SRI THEVEN TRAVEL & TOURS Sdn Bhd, EXPRESS KESATUAN from Alor Setar to ButterworthYou can travel by bus between Alor Setar to Butterworth with Plusliner, SRI THEVEN TRAVEL & TOURS Sdn Bhd, EXPRESS KESATUAN for as low as $2. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Alor Setar to Butterworth coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Alor Setar to Butterworth by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Butterworth, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Passengers board the coach most frequently from Alor Setar, Terminal Bus Shahab Perdana, which is located around away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Butterworth, Penang Sentral, located away from the city centre.
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popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Alor Setar and Butterworth
- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi available in terminal
- Available at terminal grounds, free for bus passengers
- Food court and several local food stalls available
- Available at designated taxi stand outside terminal
- Wheelchair accessible, ramps available
- Public toilets available with small fee
- Bus: Local city buses
- Taxi services
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