Alor Setar to Sungai Petani Train KTM Komuter, ETS Schedule (Jadual) / Fares
Taking the Alor Setar to Sungai Petani train is the quickest and cheapest way to travel with a choice of:
The cheap KTM Komuter Utara (northern commuter) services.
Or the more comfortable Electric Train Services (ETS).
For how to travel in the other direction from SP to Alor Setar click here >
Alor Setar to Sungai Petani KTM Komuter Train Timetable
(Jadual Waktu Keretapi Komuter KTM Alor Setar ke Sungai Petani)
KTM Komuter train from Alor Setar to Sungai PetaniBy far the cheapest way to get to Sungai Petani from Alor Setar is to hop on one of the northern commuter trains that depart from Alor Setar Railway Station at regular intervals from the early morning until the evening.
The journey to SP from Alor Setar by KTM Komuter takes only 34 minutes (much faster than a bus and also cheaper).
To view the latest KTM Komuter timetable from Alor Setar click here >
To see the latest KTM Komuter train fares click here >
Once the train arrives at Sungai Petani Railway Station, it is just a short walk to the centre of town (you need to turn right after leaving the station and take the footbridge over the tracks).
For information about the railway station in Sungai Petani click here >
The train route between Alor Setar and Sungai Petani is very busy during the rush hours so you will probably have to stand for most of the journey.
If you need a seat, you will have to take one of the more expensive ETS trains.
Alor Setar to Sungai Petani ETS Train Timetable
(Jadual ETS Alor Setar ke Sungai Petani)
ETS Alor Setar to Sungai Petani TrainTaking the Electric Train Service (ETS) from Alor Setar to Sp will cost you at least three times as much as the commuter train and services are less frequent.
The only advantage of taking an ETS train for this short journey is that you are guaranteed a seat as all tickets come with a reserved seat number (unlike commuter trains where seating is on a first-come, first-served basis).
To see the latest ETS train timetables to Sungai Petani click here >
Buying Tickets for the Alor Setar to Sungai Petani Train
Taking the Komuter train is simple, you just turn up at Alor Setar Train Station, go to the ticket counter, buy your tickets and hop on the next train.
For information on the train station in Alor Setar click on the picture ink below:
If you want to travel by ETS train there is a good chance you will get a seat but you can never guarantee that all seats will not already be booked.
So, if you want to travel on any particular train, try and book your seats at least a few days in advance.
To book advance ETS tickets you can visit any ETS railway station in Malaysia, or:
You can also book your ETS tickets online >
For information on the train station in Sungai Petani click on the picture link below:
Sungai Petani Trains main page >