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How to get fromKota Bharu to Padang Besarby car, train, bus, taxi, plane, or tram

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There are 5 ways to get from Kota Bharu to Padang Besar by car, train, bus, taxi, plane, or tram

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  1. Drive, train

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    1. Drive from Kota Bharu to Sungai Kolokcar car
    2. Take the train from Sungai Kolok to Hat Yaitrain train
    3. Take the train from Hat Yai to Padang Besartrain train
    6h 3m
    RM 29–154

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Bus Terminal Kota Bharu to Alor Setarbus bus Bus Terminal Kota Bharu
    2. Take the train from Alor Setar to Padang Besartrain train Butterworth
    9h 27m
    RM 42–123

  3. Drive 299.9 km

    1. Drive from Kota Bharu to Padang Besarcar car 299.9 km
    4h 41m
    RM 138–199

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Kota Bharu to Padang Besartaxi taxi 299.9 km
    4h 41m
    RM 490–600

  5. Fly, tram

    1. Fly from Sultan Ismail Petra (KBR) to Alor Setar (AOR)plane plane KBR - AOR
    2. Take the tram from Anak Bukit to Padang Besartram tram
    4h 43m
    RM 330–816

Kota Bharu to Padang Besar by bus, foot, and train

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration9h 27mAverage Duration
TicketRM 42Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 301.2 km
  • Duration: 6h 3m

What companies run services between Kota Bharu, Malaysia and Padang Besar, Perlis, Malaysia?

There is no direct connection from Kota Bharu to Padang Besar. However, you can drive to Sungai Kolok, take the train to Hat Yai, then take the train to Padang Besar. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bus Terminal Kota Bharu to Padang Besar via Alor Setar, Terminal Shahab Perdana, Pekan Rabu, and Alor Setar in around 9h 27m.

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