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How to get fromIpoh to Padang Besarby train, bus, tram, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Ipoh to Padang Besar by train, bus, tram, or car

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  1. Train via Padang Besar

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    1. Take the train from Ipoh to Padang Besartrain train Ets
    3h 2m
    ฿85–377

  2. Bus, tram

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Meru Raya to Sungai Petanibus bus AmanJaya Ipoh
    2. Take the tram from Sungai Petani to Padang Besartram tram Padang Besar Line
    4h 44m
    ฿184–527

  3. Drive  306.3 km

    1. Drive from Ipoh to Padang Besarcar car 306.3 km
    3h 31m
    ฿1,165–1,682

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Ipoh to Padang Besartrain train Northbound
    3h 57m
    ฿425

  5. Train via Bukit Mertajam

    1. Take the train from Ipoh to Bukit Tengahtrain train Ipoh
    2. Take the train from Bukit Tengah to Padang Besartrain train Butterworth
    4h 13m
    ฿631–857

Ipoh to Padang Besar by train

Calendar35Weekly Trains
Duration3h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket฿425Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 318.5 km
  • Duration: 3h 2m

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

KTM Intercity operates a train from Ipoh to Padang Besar every 3 hours. Tickets cost ฿65–350 and the journey takes 2h 57m.

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