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

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There are 6 ways to get from Kuala Lumpur to Padang Besar by train, bus, tram, car, or plane

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Kuala Lumpur to Padang Besartrain train Ets
    5h 15m
    RM 13–85

  2. Bus, tram

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Bersepadu Selatan to Alor Setarbus bus
    2. Take the tram from Alor Setar to Padang Besartram tram Padang Besar Line
    7h 7m
    RM 66–134

  3. Drive 503.6 km

    1. Drive from Kuala Lumpur to Padang Besarcar car 503.6 km
    5h 35m
    RM 231–334

  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 42m
    RM 263–596

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Bersepadu Selatan to Butterworthbus bus Tbs
    2. Take the train from Butterworth to Padang Besartrain train Butterworth
    7h 33m
    RM 98–141

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

    1. Take the train from Bandar Tasik Selatan 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 10m
    RM 127–430

Kuala Lumpur to Padang Besar by train

Calendar91Weekly Trains
Duration5h 15mAverage Duration
TicketRM 13Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 517.1 km
  • Duration: 5h 15m

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

KTM Intercity operates a train from Kuala Lumpur to Padang Besar every 4 hours. Tickets cost RM 13–65 and the journey takes 5h 15m. KTM ETS also services this route 5 times a day.

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