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How to get fromGerik to Padang Besarby bus, train, taxi, tram, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Gerik to Padang Besar by bus, train, taxi, tram, or car

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Gerik to Terminal Meru Rayabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Meru Raya to Sungai Petanibus bus
    3. Take the train from Sungai Petani to Padang Besartrain train
    7h 43m
    ฿573–843

  2. Bus, train via Pekan Lenggong

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Gerik to Pekan Lenggongbus bus 99C
    2. Take the bus from Pekan Lenggong to Talang hospitalbus bus 99
    3. Take the train from Kuala Kangsar to Bukit Mertajamtrain train
    4. Take the train from Bukit Mertajam to Padang Besartrain train
    8h 20m
    ฿425–845

  3. Bus, train via Taiping

    1. Take the bus from Gerik to Terminal Meru Rayabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Meru Raya to Kamuntingbus bus
    3. Take the train from Kamunting to Bukit Mertajamtrain train
    4. Take the train from Bukit Mertajam to Padang Besartrain train
    8h 4m
    ฿608–1,033

  4. Taxi, train

    1. Take the taxi from Gerik to Tasek Gelugortaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Tasek Gelugor to Padang Besartrain train Butterworth
    2h 57m
    ฿2,068–2,503

  5. Bus, tram

    1. Take the bus from Gerik to Terminal Meru Rayabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Meru Raya to Sungai Petanibus bus
    3. Take the tram from Sungai Petani to Padang Besartram tram
    8h 25m
    ฿479–763

  6. Drive 214 km

    1. Drive from Gerik to Padang Besarcar car 214 km
    3h
    ฿799–1,154

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 416.5 km
  • Duration: 7h 43m

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

There is no direct connection from Gerik to Padang Besar. However, you can take the bus to Terminal Meru Raya, take the bus to Sungai Petani, walk to Sungai Petani, then take the train to Padang Besar. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gerik to Padang Besar via Terminal Meru Raya, Kamunting, Kamunting, and Bukit Mertajam in around 8h 4m.

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