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

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There are 4 ways to get from Kuala Perlis to Padang Besar by bus, train, ferry, taxi, tram, or car

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Kuala Perlis to Alor Setarbus bus
    2. Take the train from Alor Setar to Padang Besartrain train Butterworth
    2h 44m
    ฿256–441

  2. Drive  47.7 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Kuala Perlis to Padang Besarcar car 47.7 km
    42 min
    ฿219–317

  3. Ferry, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Kuala Perlis Pier to Hat Yai Airportferry ferry Kuala Perlis Pier - Hat Yai Airport
    2. Take the bus from Hat Yai Airport to KTM Malaysia Railaway Station sidebus bus Hat Yai Airport - KTM Malaysia Railaway Station side
    5h 50m
    ฿2,859

  4. Taxi, tram

    1. Take the taxi from Kuala Perlis to Arautaxi taxi
    2. Take the tram from Arau to Padang Besartram tram Padang Besar Line
    40 min
    ฿296–481

Kuala Perlis to Padang Besar by ferry and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration5h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket฿2,859Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 148.1 km
  • Duration: 2h 44m

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

There is no direct connection from Kuala Perlis to Padang Besar. However, you can take the bus to Alor Setar, walk to Alor Setar, then take the train to Padang Besar. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Kuala Perlis Pier to KTM Malaysia Railaway Station side via Hat Yai Airport and Hat Yai Airport in around 5h 50m.

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