Train from Alor Setar to Taiping
10 direct ETS trains a day (Saturday). The 171 km journey takes 1 hr 27 min to 1 hr 36 min. First train 07:59, last 20:29.
10trains a day
1h 27mfastest
171 kmdistance
07:59first
20:29last
All direct trains
Same timetable every day| Departs | Arrives | Duration | Train | Stops | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07:59from Padang Besar | 09:35 | 1h 36m | 9223 | 3 | |
| 08:54from Padang Besar | 10:30 | 1h 36m | 9425 | 3 | |
| 10:24from Padang Besar | 12:00 | 1h 36m | 9225 | 3 | |
| 11:44from Padang Besar | 13:19 | 1h 35m | 9273 | 3 | |
| 12:45from Padang Besar | 14:21 | 1h 36m | 9449 | 6 | |
Alor Setar 12:45Gurun 13:02Sungai Petani 13:14Tasek Gelugor 13:26Nibong Tebal 13:48Parit Buntar 13:52Bagan Serai 14:00Taiping 14:21 | |||||
| 14:26from Padang Besar | 15:53 | 1h 27mFastest | 9209 | 1 | |
| 15:40from Padang Besar | 17:16 | 1h 36m | 9251 | 6 | |
Alor Setar 15:40Gurun 15:57Sungai Petani 16:09Tasek Gelugor 16:21Nibong Tebal 16:43Parit Buntar 16:47Bagan Serai 16:55Taiping 17:16 | |||||
| 15:59from Padang Besar | 17:34 | 1h 35m | 9277 | 3 | |
| 17:39from Padang Besar | 19:14 | 1h 35m | 9233 | 3 | |
| 20:29from Padang Besar | 22:04 | 1h 35m | 9279 | 3 | |
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Stops along the way
Train 9449, the one with most stops. Not every train stops at every station.
- Alor Setar12:45
- Gurun13:02
- Sungai Petani13:14
- Tasek Gelugor13:26
- Nibong Tebal13:48
- Parit Buntar13:52
- Bagan Serai14:00
- Taiping14:21
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Opposite direction: Taiping to Alor Setar
10trains a day
10:28first
01:58last
1h 26mfastest
Origin & destination stations
Photo credits
- Alor Setar: Photo: Chongkian · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
- Taiping: Photo: Chongkian · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons
Frequently asked questions
How long is the train from Alor Setar to Taiping?
Between 1 hr 27 min and 1 hr 36 min, depending on the number of stops. Fastest: train 9209.
What time are the first and last trains?
First 07:59 (9223). Last 20:29 (9279), arriving in Taiping 22:04.
How many trains a day go from Alor Setar to Taiping?
10 on weekdays, 10 on Saturdays and 10 on Sundays and public holidays (direct trains only).
Is there a night train from Alor Setar to Taiping?
Yes. Trains leaving after 20:00: 20:29 (9279).
Where can I buy the ticket?
On the official KTMB website and app, or at the station counter. Guide to buying tickets online.
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Where does this data come from?
Timetables from the KTMB and Prasarana GTFS open data (data.gov.my, CC BY 4.0 licence), updated every day. Today’s data: Saturday, 7 Nov 2026.
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