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How to get fromBatu Caves to Padang Besarby train, bus, car, plane, or tram

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There are 6 ways to get from Batu Caves to Padang Besar by train, bus, car, plane, or tram

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Kl Sentral to Padang Besartrain train Ets
    6h 47m
    ฿136–849

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from KL Sentral to Alor Setarbus bus KL Sentral
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Bas Shahab Perdana to Sma Almaadbus bus R14
    11h 18m
    ฿420–2,557

  3. Drive  493 km

    1. Drive from Batu Caves to Padang Besarcar car 493 km
    5h 33m
    ฿2,264–3,271

  4. Fly from Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah, tram

    1. Fly from Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah (SZB) to Alor Setar (AOR)plane plane SZB - AOR
    2. Take the tram from Anak Bukit to Padang Besartram tram
    5h
    ฿2,126–5,239

  5. Train via Kl1821 Pasar Seni

    1. Take the train from Kuala Lumpur to Padang Besartrain train Northbound
    8h 28m
    ฿679–711

  6. Train to Kuala Lumpur International Airport, fly, tram

    1. Take the train from KL Sentral to Klia T2train train
    2. Fly from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Alor Setar (AOR)plane plane KUL - AOR
    3. Take the tram from Anak Bukit to Padang Besartram tram
    5h 57m
    ฿1,253–3,871

Batu Caves to Padang Besar by bus and train

Calendar35Weekly Services
Duration8h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket฿679Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 537.3 km
  • Duration: 6h 47m

What companies run services between Batu Caves, Malaysia and Padang Besar, Thailand?

KTM Intercity operates a train from Kl Sentral to Padang Besar every 3 hours. Tickets cost ฿110–550 and the journey takes 5h 21m. KTM ETS also services this route 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sl486 Nissan to Padang Besar via Dataran Merdeka, KL Sentral, Alor Setar, Terminal Bas Shahab Perdana, Sma Almaad, Arau, and Padang Besar in around 11h 18m.

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