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How to get fromArau to Kuala Besutby tram, bus, train, car, plane, taxi, or car ferry

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There are 8 ways to get from Arau to Kuala Besut by tram, bus, train, car, plane, taxi, or car ferry

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  1. Tram, bus

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    1. Take the tram from Arau to Sungai Petanitram tram Padang Besar Line
    2. Take the bus from Sungai Petani to Kuala Besut Bus Terminalbus bus Sungai Petani
    8h 51m
    RM 43–122

  2. Train, drive

    1. Take the train from Padang Besar to Hat Yaitrain train
    2. Take the train from Hat Yai to Sungai Koloktrain train
    3. Drive from Sungai Kolok to Kuala Besutcar car
    9h 19m
    RM 46–202

  3. Drive 366.3 km

    1. Drive from Arau to Kuala Besutcar car 366.3 km
    5h 48m
    RM 62–89

  4. Fly Alor Setar to Sultan Ismail Petra, bus

    1. Fly from Alor Setar (AOR) to Sultan Ismail Petra (KBR)plane plane AOR - KBR
    2. Take the bus from Kota Bharu Airport to Kuala Besut Jettybus bus
    6h 45m
    RM 341–819

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Arau to Sungai Petanitrain train Padang Besar
    2. Take the bus from Sungai Petani to Kuala Besut Bus Terminalbus bus Sungai Petani
    8h 55m
    RM 43–133

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Alor Setar to Kuala Besut Bus Terminalbus bus Alor Setar
    9h 46m
    RM 47–138

  7. Fly Alor Setar to Sultan Mahmud Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Alor Setar (AOR) to Sultan Mahmud Airport (TGG)plane plane AOR - TGG
    2. Take the taxi from Merang Jetty to Kuala Besuttaxi taxi
    6h 48m
    RM 571–1,149

  8. Tram, car ferry to Penang International Airport, fly to Sultan Ismail Petra, bus

    1. Take the tram from Arau to Butterworthtram tram
    2. Take the carferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    3. Fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Sultan Ismail Petra (KBR)plane plane PEN - KBR
    4. Take the bus from Kota Bharu Airport to Kuala Besut Jettybus bus
    7h 45m
    RM 288–663

Arau to Kuala Besut by tram, foot, and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration8h 51mAverage Duration
TicketRM 43Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 410 km
  • Duration: 8h 51m

What companies run services between Arau, Malaysia and Kuala Besut, Malaysia?

Ekspres Perdana operates a bus from Alor Setar to Kuala Besut Bus Terminal once daily. Tickets cost RM 45–120 and the journey takes 7h 42m.

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