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

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

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  1. Fly to Alor Setar, train

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    1. Fly from Soekarno–Hatta International Airport (CGK) to Alor Setar (AOR)plane plane CGK - AOR
    2. Take the train from Anak Bukit to Padang Besartrain train
    8h 9m
    ฿2,496–9,816

  2. Ferry, bus, train

    1. Take the ferry from Port of Tanjung Priok to Batu Amparferry ferry
    2. Take the ferry from Batam Harbour Bay to Puteri Harbour Ferryferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from JB Larkin Terminal to Sungai Petanibus bus
    4. Take the train from Sungai Petani to Padang Besartrain train
    2d 11h
    ฿3,075–4,055

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

    1. Fly from Soekarno–Hatta International Airport (CGK) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane plane CGK - PEN
    2. Take the car ferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    3. Take the train from Butterworth to Padang Besartrain train
    9h 30m
    ฿3,196–6,487

  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
    ฿5,091–10,416

Soekarno–Hatta International Airport (CGK) to Alor Setar (AOR) flights

Calendar36Weekly Planes
Duration5h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket฿2,252Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 1,631.7 km
  • Duration: 8h 9m

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 train 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 Harbour Bay, Puteri Harbour Ferry, Puteri Harbour Ferry Terminal, JB Larkin Terminal, Sungai Petani, and Sungai Petani in around 2d 11h.

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