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How to get fromJakarta to Padang Besarby plane, tram, ferry, train, or car ferry

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There are 4 ways to get from Jakarta to Padang Besar by plane, tram, ferry, train, or car ferry

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  1. Fly to Alor Setar, tram

    best
    1. Fly from Soekarno–Hatta International Airport (CGK) to Alor Setar (AOR)plane plane CGK - AOR
    2. Take the tram from Anak Bukit to Padang Besartram tram
    8h 7m
    ฿2,290–9,808

  2. Ferry, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Port of Tanjung Priok to Batu Amparferry ferry
    2. Take the ferry from Batam Centre to Berjaya Waterfront Ferry Terminal Johor Bahruferry ferry
    3. Take the train from Jb Sentral to Padang Besartrain train Ets
    2d 6h
    ฿1,821–2,975

  3. Fly to Penang International Airport, car ferry, tram

    1. Fly from Soekarno–Hatta International Airport (CGK) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane plane CGK - PEN
    2. Take the carferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    3. Take the tram from Butterworth to Padang Besartram tram
    9h 27m
    ฿2,491–6,259

  4. Fly to Hat Yai, train

    1. Fly from Soekarno–Hatta International Airport (CGK) to Hat Yai (HDY)plane plane CGK - HDY
    2. Take the train from Hat Yai to Padang Besartrain train
    9h 42m
    ฿2,187–9,658

Jakarta to Padang Besar by bus, foot, ferry, taxi, and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration2d 6hAverage Duration
Ticket฿1,821Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 1,632.5 km
  • Duration: 8h 7m

What companies run services between Jakarta, Indonesia and Padang Besar, Thailand?

There is no direct connection from Jakarta to Padang Besar. However, you can take the bus to Soekarno-Hatta International Airport, walk to Soekarno–Hatta International Airport (CGK) airport, fly to Alor Setar (AOR), take the taxi to Anak Bukit, then take the vehicle to Padang Besar. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kayu Putih Rawasari to Padang Besar via Tanjung Priok, Port of Tanjung Priok, Batu Ampar, Batam Centre, Berjaya Waterfront Ferry Terminal Johor Bahru, Flat Sri Stulang, JB Sentral, and Jb Sentral in around 2d 6h.

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