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How to get fromJohor to Padang Besarby plane, train, bus, or car

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There are 9 ways to get from Johor to Padang Besar by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly Senai International Airport to Alor Setar, train

    best
    1. Fly from Senai International Airport (JHB) to Alor Setar (AOR)plane plane JHB - AOR
    2. Take the train from Alor Setar to Padang Besartrain train
    5h 38m
    ฿1,597–4,214

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Jb Sentral to Padang Besartrain train Ets
    9h 41m
    ฿204–1,109

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from JB Larkin Terminal to Terminal Bukit Lagibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Bukit Lagi Kangar to Terminal Padang Besar Perlisbus bus R11
    14h 55m
    ฿714–2,319

  4. Drive  829.9 km

    1. Drive from Johor Bahru to Padang Besarcar car 829.9 km
    9h
    ฿3,787–5,470

  5. 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 15m
    ฿4,727–9,670

  6. Train to Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah, fly to Alor Setar, train

    1. Take the train from Segamat to Kl Sentraltrain train
    2. Fly from Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah (SZB) to Alor Setar (AOR)plane plane SZB - AOR
    3. Take the train from Alor Setar to Padang Besartrain train
    8h 43m
    ฿1,994–5,233

  7. Fly Senai International Airport to Hat Yai, bus

    1. Fly from Senai International Airport (JHB) to Hat Yai (HDY)plane plane JHB - HDY
    2. Take the bus from Hat Yai Airport to KTM Malaysia Railaway Station sidebus bus
    8h 20m
    ฿5,433–12,661

  8. Train, train to Kuala Lumpur International Airport, fly to Alor Setar

    1. Take the train from Segamat to Bdr Tasek Selatantrain train
    2. Take the train from Bandar Tasik Selatan to Klia T2train train
    3. Fly from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Alor Setar (AOR)plane plane KUL - AOR
    4. Take the train from Alor Setar to Padang Besartrain train
    8h 48m
    ฿1,116–3,757

  9. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from JB Sentral to Terminal Kulaibus bus T30
    2. Take the train from Kulai to Padang Besartrain train Northbound
    13h 3m
    ฿1,136–1,174

Johor to Padang Besar by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration13h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket฿1,136Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 759.2 km
  • Duration: 5h 38m

What companies run services between Johor, 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. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sekolah Kebangsaan IJ Convent to Terminal Padang Besar Perlis via JB Larkin Terminal, Terminal Bukit Lagi, and Terminal Bukit Lagi Kangar in around 14h 55m.

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