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How to get fromKuala Lumpur to Padang Besarby train, bus, car, plane, or tram

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There are 5 ways to get from Kuala Lumpur to Padang Besar by train, bus, car, plane, or tram

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Kuala Lumpur to Padang Besartrain train Ets
    5h 15m
    ฿100–650

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from KL Sentral to Butterworthbus bus
    2. Take the train from Butterworth to Padang Besartrain train Butterworth
    9h 16m
    ฿5,930–6,060

  3. Drive 502.2 km

    1. Drive from Kuala Lumpur to Padang Besarcar car 502.2 km
    5h 33m
    ฿1,861–2,688

  4. Fly from Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah, tram

    1. Fly from Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah (SZB) to Alor Setar (AOR)plane plane SZB - AOR
    2. Take the tram from Anak Bukit to Padang Besartram tram
    4h 58m
    ฿2,097–4,865

  5. Train to Kuala Lumpur International Airport, fly, tram

    1. Take the train from KL Sentral to Klia T2train train
    2. Fly from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Alor Setar (AOR)plane plane KUL - AOR
    3. Take the tram from Anak Bukit to Padang Besartram tram
    5h 11m
    ฿1,080–3,578

Kuala Lumpur to Padang Besar by train

Calendar91Weekly Trains
Duration5h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket฿100Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 517.1 km
  • Duration: 5h 15m

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

KTM Intercity operates a train from Kuala Lumpur to Padang Besar every 4 hours. Tickets cost ฿100–550 and the journey takes 5h 15m. KTM ETS also services this route 5 times a day.

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