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

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

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  1. Fly to Alor Setar, tram

    best
    1. Fly from Kota Kinabalu Airport (BKI) to Alor Setar (AOR)plane plane BKI - AOR
    2. Take the tram from Anak Bukit to Padang Besartram tram
    6h 17m
    ฿5,382–12,606

  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
    ฿2,882–6,058

  3. Fly to Hat Yai, bus

    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
    ฿5,847–16,781

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

Calendar24Weekly Planes
Duration6h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket฿5,126Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,810.7 km
  • Duration: 6h 17m

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, take the vehicle to Padang Besar, then drive to Padang Besar. Alternatively, 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.

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