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

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  1. Fly Senai International Airport to Alor Setar, tram

    best
    1. Fly from Senai International Airport (JHB) to Alor Setar (AOR)plane plane JHB - AOR
    2. Take the tram from Anak Bukit to Padang Besartram tram
    4h 29m
    ฿1,968–5,086

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Jb Sentral to Padang Besartrain train Ets
    9h 41m
    ฿203–1,104

  3. Drive  832.3 km

    1. Drive from JB Sentral to Padang Besarcar car 832.3 km
    8h 59m
    ฿3,778–5,456

  4. Bus to Singapore Changi Airport, fly to Hat Yai, bus

    1. Take the bus from Johor Bahru CIQ to Expo Stnbus bus
    2. Fly from Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) to Hat Yai (HDY)plane plane SIN - HDY
    3. Take the bus from Hat Yai Airport to KTM Malaysia Railaway Station sidebus bus
    7h 18m
    ฿5,027–9,169

  5. Bus to Singapore Changi Airport, fly to Alor Setar, tram

    1. Take the bus from Johor Bahru CIQ to Expo Stnbus bus
    2. Fly from Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) to Alor Setar (AOR)plane plane SIN - AOR
    3. Take the tram from Anak Bukit to Padang Besartram tram
    7h 52m
    ฿3,862–8,494

  6. Fly Seletar Airport to Alor Setar, tram

    1. Fly from Seletar Airport (XSP) to Alor Setar (AOR)plane plane XSP - AOR
    2. Take the tram from Anak Bukit to Padang Besartram tram
    8h 40m
    ฿3,845–9,442

Senai International Airport (JHB) to Alor Setar (AOR) flights

Calendar6Weekly Planes
Duration2h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket฿1,571Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 724.7 km
  • Duration: 4h 29m

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

KTM Intercity operates a train from Jb Sentral to Padang Besar twice daily. Tickets cost ฿180–800 and the journey takes 9h 36m. KTM ETS also services this route once daily.

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