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

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There are 4 ways to get from Ipoh to Padang Besar by train, bus, tram, or car

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Ipoh to Padang Besartrain train Ets
    2h 57m
    ฿65–430

  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 38m
    ฿166–480

  3. Drive  306.3 km

    1. Drive from Ipoh to Padang Besarcar car 306.3 km
    3h 31m
    ฿1,155–1,668

  4. 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
    ฿619–854

Ipoh to Padang Besar by train

Calendar98Weekly Trains
Duration2h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket฿65Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 313.7 km
  • Duration: 2h 57m

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. KTM ETS also services this route 5 times a day.

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