Rome2Rio

How to get fromKuala Besut to Padang Besarby car, train, bus, tram, taxi, plane, or car ferry

Find Transport to Padang Besar

See all options

There are 8 ways to get from Kuala Besut to Padang Besar by car, train, bus, tram, taxi, plane, or car ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Drive, train

    best
    1. Drive from Kuala Besut to Sungai Kolokcar car
    2. Take the train from Sungai Kolok to Hat Yaitrain train 38
    3. Take the train from Hat Yai to Padang Besar Malaysiatrain train 45
    6h 41m
    ฿420–1,531

  2. Bus, tram

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Kuala Besut Bus Terminal to Sungai Petanibus bus Kuala Besut Bus Terminal
    2. Take the tram from Sungai Petani to Padang Besartram tram Padang Besar Line
    8h 54m
    ฿394–1,022

  3. Drive  339.7 km

    1. Drive from Kuala Besut to Padang Besarcar car 339.7 km
    5h 15m
    ฿1,302–1,880

  4. Taxi to Sultan Mahmud Airport, fly to Alor Setar, train

    1. Take the taxi from Kuala Besut to Kuala-Trengganu-Airport-TGGtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Sultan Mahmud Airport (TGG) to Alor Setar (AOR)plane plane TGG - AOR
    3. Take the train from Alor Setar to Padang Besartrain train
    8h 15m
    ฿4,244–9,864

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Kuala Besut Bus Terminal to Alor Setarbus bus Kuala Besut Bus Terminal
    2. Take the train from Alor Setar to Padang Besartrain train Butterworth
    9h 38m
    ฿413–1,128

  6. Bus to Sultan Ismail Petra, fly to Alor Setar, train

    1. Take the bus from Kuala Besut Jetty to Kota Bharu Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Sultan Ismail Petra (KBR) to Alor Setar (AOR)plane plane KBR - AOR
    3. Take the train from Alor Setar to Padang Besartrain train
    7h 58m
    ฿2,672–5,961

  7. Bus to Sultan Ismail Petra, fly to Penang International Airport, car ferry, tram

    1. Take the bus from Kuala Besut Jetty to Kota Bharu Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Sultan Ismail Petra (KBR) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane plane KBR - PEN
    3. Take the carferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    4. Take the tram from Butterworth to Padang Besartram tram
    7h 49m
    ฿1,940–4,777

  8. Taxi to Sultan Mahmud Airport, fly to Hat Yai, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Kuala Besut to Kuala-Trengganu-Airport-TGGtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Sultan Mahmud Airport (TGG) to Hat Yai (HDY)plane plane TGG - HDY
    3. Take the bus from Hat Yai Airport to KTM Malaysia Railaway Station sidebus bus
    8h 52m
    ฿6,580–13,711

Kuala Besut to Padang Besar by bus and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration9h 38mAverage Duration
Ticket฿413Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Kuala Besut to Padang Besar.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 348.9 km
  • Duration: 6h 41m

What companies run services between Kuala Besut, Malaysia and Padang Besar, Thailand?

There is no direct connection from Kuala Besut to Padang Besar. However, you can drive to Sungai Kolok, take the train to Hat Yai, take the train to Padang Besar Malaysia, then drive to Padang Besar. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kuala Besut Bus Terminal to Padang Besar via Sungai Petani, Sungai Petani, and Padang Besar in around 8h 54m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators
Ferry operators
Other operators

Want to know more about travelling around the world?

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including Train travel in Spain: A guide to Renfe, Flying into Beijing?, and What are the different types of Renfe trains in Spain? - to help you get the most out of your next trip.