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How to get fromKota Kinabalu to Padang Besarby plane, train, or car ferry

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There are 3 ways to get from Kota Kinabalu to Padang Besar by plane, train, or car ferry

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  1. Fly to Alor Setar, train

    best
    1. Fly from Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) to Alor Setar (AOR)plane plane BKI - AOR
    2. Take the train from Anak Bukit to Padang Besartrain train
    6h 8m
    ฿5,463–11,577

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

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane plane BKI - 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
    7h 19m
    ฿2,963–11,748

  3. Fly to Hat Yai, train

    1. Fly from Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) to Hat Yai (HDY)plane plane BKI - HDY
    2. Take the train from Hat Yai to Padang Besartrain train
    7h 56m
    ฿4,558–17,177

Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) to Alor Setar (AOR) flights

Calendar37Weekly Planes
Duration7h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket฿3,506Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,805.1 km
  • Duration: 6h 8m

What companies run services between Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia and Padang Besar, Thailand?

There is no direct connection from Kota Kinabalu to Padang Besar. However, you can take the taxi to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) airport, fly to Alor Setar (AOR), take the taxi to Anak Bukit, then take the train to Padang Besar. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) airport, fly to Penang International Airport (PEN), walk to Penang Airport, take the bus to Weld Quay, walk to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal, take the car ferry to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal, walk to Butterworth, then take the train to Padang Besar.

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