Kota Bharu to Alor Setar by train
Alor Setar lies 208 km (129 mi) west of Kota Bharu, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 3 h at the speeds typical of Malaysia rail, over roughly 254 km (158 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
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| Kota Bharu | Alor Setar | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Malaysia | Malaysia |
| Population | 568,900 | 417,800 |
| Elevation | 10 m (33 ft) | 7 m (23 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+8 (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur) | UTC+8 (Asia/Kuala_Lumpur) |
| Stations on record | Kota Bharu train station, Pasir Puteh train station | Alor Setar railway station |
| Postal codes | 15000–16150 | 05000–06660 |
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Staying in Alor Setar
Our booking partner lists 224 places to stay in Alor Setar. Of the 118 with a star rating, the largest group is 4-star (49). Across 55 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.1 out of 10. Guests have left 26,257 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Alor Setar from Kota Bharu?
208 km (129 mi) in a straight line, west of Kota Bharu; by road roughly 254 km (158 mi).
How long does it take to get from Kota Bharu to Alor Setar by train?
About 3 h, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Kota Bharu and Alor Setar?
No, both are on Asia/Kuala_Lumpur at the moment.
Where can I stay in Alor Setar?
Our booking partner lists 224 places to stay in Alor Setar, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
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- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.