The cheapest and fastest buses from Alor Setar to Tanah Merah
Cheapest price
$16
Average price
$16
Fastest journey
6 h 20 m
Average duration
6 h 20 m
Buses per day
16
Distance
201 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Alor Setar to Tanah Merah is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Alor Setar to Tanah Merah will cost around $16 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $16.
Of the 16 buses that leave Alor Setar for Tanah Merah on Sun, Dec 21, 16 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Sun, Dec 21 the direct buses cover the 201 km distance in an average of 6 h 20 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 6 h 20 m .
On Sun, Dec 21 the slowest buses will take 6 h 20 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.
EKSPRESS MUTIARA
PERDANA EXPRESS (TIARA PESONA SDN BHD)
SANI EXPRESS
PERDANA EXPRESS (TIARA PESONA SDN BHD)
QUEEN EXPRESS
EKSPRESS MUTIARA
PERDANA EXPRESS (TIARA PESONA SDN BHD)
SANI EXPRESS
PERDANA EXPRESS (TIARA PESONA SDN BHD)
QUEEN EXPRESSTravel Information
Compare bus and flight for Alor Setar to Tanah Merah
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Alor Setar to Tanah Merah among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €9. For those with little time consider booking a bus which can get you there in 6h 23m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €9, and a flight costs an average of €55.
Distance: 124 miles (201 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Flight |
|---|---|
€11 Average price Cheapest | €91 Average price |
6h 53m Average total duration Fastest 6h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 15h 15m Average total duration 12h 15m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Alor Setar to Tanah Merah Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator Ekspres Perdana | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator Perdana Express (Tiara Pesona Sdn Bhd) | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 6h20 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator Queen Express | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 6h20 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator SANI EXPRESS | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 6h20 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator Sani Express | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator Ekspress Mutiara | Departure Time 10:00AM | Arrival Time 04:20PM | Duration 6h20 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator SANI EXPRESS | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 04:20AM | Duration 6h20 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator Sani Express | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 04:30AM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator Pancaran Matahari | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 04:20AM | Duration 6h20 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator Ekspress Mutiara | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 04:20AM | Duration 6h20 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator Perdana Express (Tiara Pesona Sdn Bhd) | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 04:20AM | Duration 6h20 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator Ekspres Perdana | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 04:30AM | Duration 6h30 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $16 |
Operator Queen Express | Departure Time 10:00PM | Arrival Time 04:20AM | Duration 6h20 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $16 |
Live departures
Alor Setar to Tanah Merah bus times
The table below shows live departures for Alor Setar to Tanah Merah buses for today, Saturday, December 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
EKSPRESS MUTIARA | 2:00 PM Alor Setar, Terminal Bus Shahab Perdana | 6h20 | 8:20 PM Tanah Merah | 0 transfersDirect | |
Double Deck(2+1) | 2:00 PM Alor Setar | 6h30 | 8:30 PM Tanah Merah | 0 transfersDirect | |
SANI EXPRESS | 2:00 PM Alor Setar, Terminal Bus Shahab Perdana | 6h20 | 8:20 PM Tanah Merah | 0 transfersDirect | |
PERDANA EXPRESS (TIARA PESONA SDN BHD) | 2:00 PM Alor Setar, Terminal Bus Shahab Perdana | 6h20 | 8:20 PM Tanah Merah | 0 transfersDirect | |
Double Deck(2+1) | 2:00 PM Alor Setar | 6h30 | 8:30 PM Tanah Merah | 0 transfersDirect | |
Double Deck(2+1) | 2:00 PM Alor Setar | 6h30 | 8:30 PM Tanah Merah | 0 transfersDirect | |
Double Deck(2+1) | 2:00 PM Alor Setar | 6h30 | 8:30 PM Tanah Merah | 0 transfersDirect | |
PANCARAN MATAHARI | 2:00 PM Alor Setar, Terminal Bus Shahab Perdana | 6h20 | 8:20 PM Tanah Merah | 0 transfersDirect | |
QUEEN EXPRESS | 2:00 PM Alor Setar, Terminal Bus Shahab Perdana | 6h20 | 8:20 PM Tanah Merah | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Sunday, December 21 | |||||
Double Deck(2+1) | 2:00 AM Alor Setar | 6h30 | 8:30 AM Tanah Merah | 0 transfersDirect | |
PERDANA EXPRESS (TIARA PESONA SDN BHD) | 2:00 AM Alor Setar, Terminal Bus Shahab Perdana | 6h20 | 8:20 AM Tanah Merah | 0 transfersDirect | |
Double Deck(2+1) | 2:00 AM Alor Setar | 6h30 | 8:30 AM Tanah Merah | 0 transfersDirect | |
Double Deck(2+1) | 2:00 AM Alor Setar | 6h30 | 8:30 AM Tanah Merah | 0 transfersDirect | |
QUEEN EXPRESS | 2:00 AM Alor Setar, Terminal Bus Shahab Perdana | 6h20 | 8:20 AM Tanah Merah | 0 transfersDirect | |
SANI EXPRESS | 2:00 AM Alor Setar, Terminal Bus Shahab Perdana | 6h20 | 8:20 AM Tanah Merah | 0 transfersDirect | |
EKSPRESS MUTIARA | 2:00 AM Alor Setar, Terminal Bus Shahab Perdana | 6h20 | 8:20 AM Tanah Merah | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Alor Setar to Tanah Merah
Buses from Alor Setar to Tanah Merah run on average 10 times per day, taking around 6h 23m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $11 (€9) if you book in advance.
There are 10 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 10:15, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 124 miles (201 km) distance in 6h 20m.
Distance 124 miles (201 km) |
Average bus duration 6h 23m |
Cheapest ticket price $11 (€9) |
Buses per day 10 |
Direct buses 10 |
Fastest bus 6h 20m |
First bus 10:15 |
Last bus 23:55 |
FAQs: Bus from Alor Setar to Tanah Merah
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popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Alor Setar to Tanah Merah
- 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
- 06:00-22:00
- Free parking available for cars and motorcycles
- Available at designated taxi stand
- Wheelchair ramps
- Public toilets available
- Bus: P211, P212, T55
- 07:00-19:00
- Open parking area available
- Available at the entrance
- Basic ramps
- Basic facilities available
- Bus: Local buses to Kota Bharu, Machang, and surrounding areas
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