4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest buses from Kuantan to Alor Setar
Cheapest price
$19
Average price
$26
Fastest journey
9 h 14 m
Average duration
9 h 14 m
Buses per day
15
Distance
417 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Kuantan to Alor Setar is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Kuantan to Alor Setar will cost around $26 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $19.
Of the 15 buses that leave Kuantan for Alor Setar on Tue, Aug 04, 15 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Aug 04 the direct buses cover the 417 km distance in an average of 9 h 14 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 9 h 14 m .
On Tue, Aug 04 the slowest buses will take 9 h 14 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.
TRA EXPRESS9:00 PM9h14Bus Terminal Kuantan, Sentral6:14 AMAlor Setar, Bus Terminal Shahab Perdana$191One-way0 transfers
Double Deck(2+1)9:15 PM9h45Kuantan7:00 AMAlor Setar$251One-way0 transfers- Double Deck(2+1)9:00 PM9h45Kuantan6:45 AMAlor Setar$251One-way0 transfers
Double Deck(2+1)9:00 PM9h45Kuantan6:45 AMAlor Setar$261One-way0 transfers- COSMIC EXPRESS9:00 PM9h14Bus Terminal Kuantan, Sentral6:14 AMAlor Setar, Bus Terminal Shahab Perdana$261One-way0 transfers
- COSMIC EXPRESS9:00 PM9h14Bus Terminal Kuantan, Sentral6:14 AMAlor Setar, Bus Terminal Shahab Perdana$261One-way0 transfers
- UTAMA EKSPRES9:00 PM9h14Bus Terminal Kuantan, Sentral6:14 AMAlor Setar, Bus Terminal Shahab Perdana$261One-way0 transfers
- TRA EXPRESS9:00 PM9h14Bus Terminal Kuantan, Sentral6:14 AMAlor Setar, Bus Terminal Shahab Perdana$191One-way0 transfers
PANCARAN MATAHARI8:30 PM9h14Bus Terminal Kuantan, Sentral5:44 AMAlor Setar, Bus Terminal Shahab Perdana$261One-way0 transfers
MARALINER8:00 PM9h14Bus Terminal Kuantan, Sentral5:14 AMAlor Setar, Bus Terminal Shahab Perdana$281One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus and flight for Kuantan to Alor Setar
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Kuantan to Alor Setar among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $18. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 30m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $18, and a flight costs an average of $694.
Distance: 259 miles (417 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|
$20 Average price Cheapest | $707 Average price | $30 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 52m Average total duration 9h 22m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 30m Average total duration Fastest 3h 30m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 8h 1m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Kuantan to Alor Setar:
A bus is $688 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Kuantan to Alor Setar costing on average $707.
Other travel options to Alor Setar take longer:
Bus takes on average 9h 22m.
Tickets start at around $20 compared to roughly $30 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $10. The journey takes 9h 22m versus 8h 1m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by Utama Ekspres.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
Kuantan to Alor Setar Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator TRA EXPRESS | Departure Time 01:00AM | Arrival Time 10:14AM | Duration 9h14 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator EXPRESS KESATUAN | Departure Time 01:55AM | Arrival Time 01:15PM | Duration 11h20 | Departure days Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator Kesatuan Express | Departure Time 04:55AM | Arrival Time 04:30PM | Duration 11h35 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $18 |
Operator Maraliner | Departure Time 07:00AM | Arrival Time 04:14PM | Duration 9h14 | Departure days Fri | Cheapest price $21 |
Operator Maraliner | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 06:14PM | Duration 9h14 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator TRA EXPRESS | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 06:14PM | Duration 9h14 | Departure days Mon, Wed | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator Kesatuan Express | Departure Time 09:55AM | Arrival Time 09:15PM | Duration 11h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator EXPRESS KESATUAN | Departure Time 09:55AM | Arrival Time 09:15PM | Duration 11h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator Maraliner | Departure Time 12:00PM | Arrival Time 09:14PM | Duration 9h14 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator Pancaran Matahari | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 09:44PM | Duration 9h14 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator Kesatuan Express | Departure Time 12:55PM | Arrival Time 12:30AM | Duration 11h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $27 |
Operator EXPRESS KESATUAN | Departure Time 12:55PM | Arrival Time 12:30AM | Duration 11h35 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator Maraliner | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 05:14AM | Duration 9h14 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator Maraliner | Departure Time 08:00PM | Arrival Time 05:45AM | Duration 9h45 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $28 |
Operator Pancaran Matahari | Departure Time 08:30PM | Arrival Time 05:44AM | Duration 9h14 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator COSMIC EXPRESS | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 06:14AM | Duration 9h14 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $26 |
Operator TRA EXPRESS | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 06:14AM | Duration 9h14 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $19 |
Operator Utama Ekspres | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 06:45AM | Duration 9h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $25 |
Operator Utama Ekspres | Departure Time 09:15PM | Arrival Time 07:00AM | Duration 9h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed | Cheapest price $25 |
Live departures
Kuantan to Alor Setar bus times
The table below shows live departures for Kuantan to Alor Setar buses for tomorrow, Tuesday, August 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MARALINER | 9:00 AM Bus Terminal Kuantan, Sentral | 9h14 | 6:14 PM Alor Setar, Bus Terminal Shahab Perdana | 0 transfersDirect | |
 Executive(2+1) | 9:55 AM Kuantan | 11h20 | 9:15 PM Alor Setar | 0 transfersDirect | |
 EXPRESS KESATUAN | 9:55 AM Bus Terminal Kuantan, Sentral | 11h20 | 9:15 PM Alor Setar, Bus Terminal Shahab Perdana | 0 transfersDirect | |
| EXPRESS KESATUAN | 12:55 PM Bus Terminal Kuantan, Sentral | 11h35 | 12:30 AM Alor Setar, Bus Terminal Shahab Perdana | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Executive(2+1) | 12:55 PM Kuantan | 11h35 | 12:30 AM Alor Setar | 0 transfersDirect | |
 Executive(2+1) | 8:00 PM Kuantan | 9h45 | 5:45 AM Alor Setar | 0 transfersDirect | |
| MARALINER | 8:00 PM Bus Terminal Kuantan, Sentral | 9h14 | 5:14 AM Alor Setar, Bus Terminal Shahab Perdana | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Double Deck(2+1) | 8:30 PM Kuantan | 9h45 | 6:15 AM Alor Setar | 0 transfersDirect | |
| PANCARAN MATAHARI | 8:30 PM Bus Terminal Kuantan, Sentral | 9h14 | 5:44 AM Alor Setar, Bus Terminal Shahab Perdana | 0 transfersDirect | |
| UTAMA EKSPRES | 9:00 PM Bus Terminal Kuantan, Sentral | 9h14 | 6:14 AM Alor Setar, Bus Terminal Shahab Perdana | 0 transfersDirect | |
| COSMIC EXPRESS | 9:00 PM Bus Terminal Kuantan, Sentral | 9h14 | 6:14 AM Alor Setar, Bus Terminal Shahab Perdana | 0 transfersDirect | |
| TRA EXPRESS | 9:00 PM Bus Terminal Kuantan, Sentral | 9h14 | 6:14 AM Alor Setar, Bus Terminal Shahab Perdana | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Double Deck(2+1) | 9:00 PM Kuantan | 9h45 | 6:45 AM Alor Setar | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Double Deck(2+1) | 9:00 PM Kuantan | 9h45 | 6:45 AM Alor Setar | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Double Deck(2+1) | 9:15 PM Kuantan | 9h45 | 7:00 AM Alor Setar | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Kuantan to Alor Setar
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Buses from Kuantan to Alor Setar run on average 11 times per day, taking around 9h 22m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $18 if you book in advance.
There are 11 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 08:15, the last at 22:30. The fastest bus covers the 259 miles (417 km) distance in 9h 14m.
Distance 259 miles (417 km) |
Average bus duration 9h 22m |
Cheapest ticket price $18 |
Buses per day 11 |
Direct buses 11 |
Fastest bus 9h 14m |
First bus 8:15 AM |
Last bus 10:30 PM |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Bus providers: Utama Ekspres from Kuantan to Alor SetarYou can travel by bus between Kuantan to Alor Setar with Utama Ekspres for as low as $18. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Kuantan to Alor Setar
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Kuantan to Alor Setar by bus. 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 bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Alor Setar, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
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- Luggage included in fare
- specific size/type not provided.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Kuantan to Alor Setar
Most Kuantan to Alor Setar buses use the to Alor Setar, Terminal Bus Shahab Perdana station pair. Use this guide to compare Kuantan and Alor Setar bus stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like bus station facilities and services.
Which Alor Setar station do buses from Kuantan arrive at?
Getting to Alor Setar, Terminal Bus Shahab Perdana from Alor Setar city centre
Alor Setar, Terminal Bus Shahab Perdana is 2 km from Alor Setar city centre. Public transport options include:
Alor Setar, Terminal Bus Shahab Perdana bus station facilities and services
Alor Setar, Terminal Bus Shahab Perdana has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, and Ticket Office.
Food and drink
Food options include: Food court and several local food stalls available
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi available in terminal. ATMs are aTM machines from various banks available.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Alor Setar, Terminal Bus Shahab Perdana.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Alor Setar, Terminal Bus Shahab Perdana: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Alor Setar, Terminal Bus Shahab Perdana: Wheelchair accessible, ramps available.
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