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

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

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  1. Fly to Hat Yai, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) to Hat Yai (HDY)plane plane BKI - HDY
    2. Take the bus from Hat Yai Airport to KTM Malaysia Railaway Station sidebus bus
    7h 18m
    ฿5,747–16,782

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

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane plane BKI - PEN
    2. Take the carferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    3. Take the tram from Butterworth to Padang Besartram tram
    7h 32m
    ฿2,879–9,051

  3. Fly to Alor Setar, train

    1. Fly from Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) to Alor Setar (AOR)plane plane BKI - AOR
    2. Take the train from Alor Setar to Padang Besartrain train
    7h 27m
    ฿3,611–12,435

  4. Fly to Langkawi International Airport, ferry, drive

    1. Fly from Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) to Langkawi International Airport (LGK)plane plane BKI - LGK
    2. Take the ferry from Langkawi International Airport to Tammalang Pierferry ferry
    3. Drive from Tammalang Pier to Bukit Ketricar car
    11h 24m
    ฿5,190–9,989

Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) to Hat Yai (HDY) flights

Calendar25Weekly Planes
Duration5h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket฿4,036Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,788 km
  • Duration: 7h 18m

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 Hat Yai (HDY), walk to Hat Yai Airport, then take the bus to KTM Malaysia Railaway Station side. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) airport, fly to Alor Setar (AOR), walk to Lapangan Terbang Sultan Abdul Halim, take the bus to Pekan Rabu, walk to Alor Setar, then take the train to Padang Besar.

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