Rome2Rio

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

Find Transport to Padang Besar

See all options

There are 9 ways to get from Chukai to Padang Besar by bus, train, car, plane, or tram

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Bus, train via Temerloh

    best
    1. Take the bus from Kemaman to Temerlohbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Temerloh to Terminal Bersepadu Selatanbus bus
    3. Take the train from Kuala Lumpur to Padang Besartrain train Ets
    12h 23m
    ฿497–1,411

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Kemaman to Kuantanbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Sentral Kuantan to Terminal Bersepadu Selatanbus bus
    3. Take the train from Kuala Lumpur to Padang Besartrain train Ets
    12h 43m
    ฿588–1,360

  3. Drive  582.8 km

    1. Drive from Chukai to Padang Besarcar car 582.8 km
    8h 13m
    ฿2,220–3,207

  4. Bus to Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Airport, fly to Alor Setar, tram

    1. Take the bus from Kemaman to Kuantanbus bus
    2. Fly from Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Airport (KUA) to Alor Setar (AOR)plane plane KUA - AOR
    3. Take the tram from Anak Bukit to Padang Besartram tram
    7h 30m
    ฿3,370–9,805

  5. Bus, train #2

    1. Take the bus from Kemaman to Kuala Terengganubus bus
    2. Take the bus from Kuala Terengganu to Alor Setarbus bus
    3. Take the train from Alor Setar to Padang Besartrain train
    13h 53m
    ฿2,228–2,627

  6. Bus, tram

    1. Take the bus from Kemaman to Kuantanbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Sentral Kuantan to Alor Setarbus bus
    3. Take the tram from Alor Setar to Padang Besartram tram
    14h 40m
    ฿731–1,535

  7. Bus, train via Ipoh

    1. Take the bus from Kemaman to Terminal Meru Rayabus bus
    2. Take the train from Ipoh to Padang Besartrain train Ets
    14h 45m
    ฿831–1,564

  8. Bus to Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Airport, fly to Hat Yai, train

    1. Take the bus from Kemaman to Kuantanbus bus
    2. Fly from Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Airport (KUA) to Hat Yai (HDY)plane plane KUA - HDY
    3. Take the train from Hat Yai to Padang Besartrain train
    10h 14m
    ฿6,449–9,128

  9. Bus, bus to Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah, fly to Alor Setar, tram

    1. Take the bus from Kemaman to Kuantanbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Sentral Kuantan to Terminal Bersepadu Selatanbus bus
    3. Fly from Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah (SZB) to Alor Setar (AOR)plane plane SZB - AOR
    4. Take the tram from Anak Bukit to Padang Besartram tram
    11h 19m
    ฿2,376–5,943

Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Airport (KUA) to Alor Setar (AOR) flights

Calendar3Weekly Planes
Duration3h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket฿2,823Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Chukai to Padang Besar.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 864.9 km
  • Duration: 12h 23m

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

There is no direct connection from Chukai to Padang Besar. However, you can take the bus to Temerloh, walk to Temerloh, take the bus to Terminal Bersepadu Selatan, walk to Bandar Tasik Selatan, take the train to KL Sentral, walk to Kl1079 Kl Sentral, take the line 600 bus to Kl1925 Jabatan Warisan Negara, walk to Kuala Lumpur, take the train to Padang Besar, then drive to Padang Besar. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kemaman to Padang Besar via Terminal Sentral Kuantan, Kuala Lumpur, Tbs (Terminal Bersepadu Selatan), Bandar Tasik Selatan, Kl Sentral, Kl1079 Kl Sentral, Kl1925 Jabatan Warisan Negara, Kuala Lumpur, and Padang Besar in around 12h 43m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around the world?

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including What are the different types of Renfe trains in Spain?, How to travel India's Golden Triangle, and South Korea: Travelling from Seoul to Busan - to help you get the most out of your next trip.