There are 6 ways to get from Johor Bahru to Padang Besar by plane, tram, train, bus, or car
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Fly from Senai International Airport, tram
best- Fly from Senai International Airport (JHB) to Alor Setar (AOR)plane JHB - AOR
- Take the tram from Anak Bukit to Padang Besartram
4h 23mRM 259–605Train
cheapest- Take the train from Jb Sentral to Padang Besartrain Ets
9h 36mRM 22–130Bus via Changloon
- Take the bus from Larkin Bus Terminal to Changloonbus Larkin Bus Terminal
13h 18mRM 94–242Drive 830 km
- Drive from Johor Bahru to Padang Besarcar 830 km
9h 3mRM 381–550Fly from Singapore Changi Airport, tram
- Fly from Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) to Alor Setar (AOR)plane SIN - AOR
- Take the tram from Anak Bukit to Padang Besartram
7h 34mRM 490–812Bus
- Take the bus from JB Larkin Terminal to Terminal Bukit Lagibus
- Take the bus from Terminal Bukit Lagi Kangar to Terminal Padang Besar Perlisbus R11
13h 47mRM 89–281
Johor Bahru to Padang Besar by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Johor Bahru to Padang Besar is to train which costs RM 22 - RM 130 and takes 9h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Johor Bahru to Padang Besar is to fly and tram which takes 4h 23m and costs RM 250 - RM 650.
No, there is no direct bus from Johor Bahru to Padang Besar. However, there are services departing from Larkin Bus Terminal and arriving at Sma Almaad via Terminal Changlun. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 18m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Jb Sentral and arriving at Padang Besar. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9h 36m.
The distance between Johor Bahru and Padang Besar is 720 km. The road distance is 830 km.
The best way to get from Johor Bahru to Padang Besar without a car is to train which takes 9h 36m and costs RM 22 - RM 130.
It takes approximately 4h 23m to get from Johor Bahru to Padang Besar, including transfers.
Johor Bahru to Padang Besar bus services, operated by KPB Express, depart from Larkin Bus Terminal station.
Johor Bahru to Padang Besar train services, operated by KTM Intercity, depart from Jb Sentral station.
The best way to get from Johor Bahru to Padang Besar is to train which takes 9h 36m and costs RM 22 - RM 130. Alternatively, you can bus via Changloon, which costs RM 90 - RM 250 and takes 13h 18m.
What companies run services between Johor Bahru, Malaysia and Padang Besar, Perlis, Malaysia?
KTM Intercity operates a train from Jb Sentral to Padang Besar twice daily. Tickets cost RM 22–100 and the journey takes 9h 36m. KTM ETS also services this route once daily. Alternatively, KPB Express operates a bus from Larkin Bus Terminal to Changloon 3 times a day. Tickets cost RM 95–180 and the journey takes 10h 46m. Mayang Sari Express also services this route once daily.
- Website
- airasia.com
Flights from Senai International Airport to Alor Setar
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- RM 210–490
Flights from Senai International Airport to Alor Setar via Kuala Lumpur
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 210–490
Flights from Singapore Changi Airport to Alor Setar via Kuala Lumpur
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 450–650
Flights from Singapore Changi Airport to Alor Setar via Penang, Kuala Lumpur
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 450–650
- Website
- malaysiaairlines.com
Flights from Senai International Airport to Alor Setar via Kuala Lumpur
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- When
- Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- RM 270–550
Flights from Singapore Changi Airport to Alor Setar via Kuala Lumpur
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 460–700
- Phone
- +603 - 9779 1200
- [email protected]
- Website
- KTMB
Tram from Anak Bukit to Padang Besar
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 1–19
- Website
- KTMB
- Shuttle
- RM 1–3
- Express
- RM 12–19
Train from Jb Sentral to Padang Besar
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 36m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- RM 22–100
- Website
- KTMB
- Shuttle
- RM 22–35
- Express
- RM 65–100
Tram from Anak Bukit to Padang Besar
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 1–19
- Website
- KTMB
- Shuttle
- RM 1–3
- Express
- RM 12–19
- Phone
- +603 - 9779 1200
- [email protected]
- Website
- KTM
Train from Jb Sentral to Padang Besar
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 18m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 130
- Website
- KTM
- Silver
- RM 77–83
- Gold
- RM 130
- Platinum
- RM 175–185
- Phone
- +604 332 5815
- [email protected]
- Website
- KPB Express
Bus from Larkin Bus Terminal to Changloon
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 46m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- RM 95–180
- Website
- KPB Express
- Phone
- +606 952 0642
- [email protected]
- Website
- mayangsariexpress.com.my
Bus from Larkin Bus Terminal to Changloon
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 46m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 90–190
- Schedules at
- mayangsariexpress.com.my
- Book at
- easybook.com
Bus from JB Larkin Terminal to Terminal Bukit Lagi
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 90–190
- Schedules at
- mayangsariexpress.com.my
- Book at
- easybook.com
- Phone
- +60 5-253 8898
- [email protected]
- Website
- Sri Maju
Bus from JB Larkin Terminal to Terminal Bukit Lagi
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 80–210
- Website
- Sri Maju
- Phone
- +60 3-2385 9090
- [email protected]
- Website
- Mara Liner MyBAS
Bus from Terminal Bukit Lagi Kangar to Terminal Padang Besar Perlis
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 6–75
- Website
- Mara Liner MyBAS
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More Questions & Answers
Johor Bahru to Padang Besar bus services, operated by KPB Express, arrive at Changloon station.
Johor Bahru to Padang Besar train services, operated by KTM Intercity, arrive at Padang Besar station.
Yes, the driving distance between Johor Bahru to Padang Besar is 830 km. It takes approximately 9h 3m to drive from Johor Bahru to Padang Besar.
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