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

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

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  1. Bus, train via Kuala Kangsar

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    1. Take the bus from Kuala Terengganu to Kuala Kangsarbus bus
    2. Take the train from Kuala Kangsar to Padang Besartrain train Ets
    8h 54m
    ฿771–1,389

  2. Drive 443.2 km

    1. Drive from Kuala Terengganu to Padang Besarcar car 443.2 km
    6h 44m
    ฿1,652–2,386

  3. Fly, train

    1. Fly from Sultan Mahmud Airport (TGG) to Alor Setar (AOR)plane plane TGG - AOR
    2. Take the train from Anak Bukit to Padang Besartrain train
    5h 47m
    ฿2,678–7,103

  4. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Kuala Terengganu to Alor Setarbus bus
    2. Take the train from Alor Setar to Padang Besartrain train Butterworth
    10h 10m
    ฿1,111–1,842

  5. Bus, train #2

    1. Take the bus from Kuala Terengganu to Butterworthbus bus
    2. Take the train from Butterworth to Padang Besartrain train Butterworth
    11h 6m
    ฿1,081–1,583

Sultan Mahmud Airport (TGG) to Alor Setar (AOR) flights

Calendar37Weekly Planes
Duration5h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket฿2,420Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Kuala Terengganu to Padang Besar.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 673.2 km
  • Duration: 8h 54m

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

There is no direct connection from Kuala Terengganu to Padang Besar. However, you can take the bus to Kuala Kangsar, walk to Kuala Kangsar, then take the train to Padang Besar. Alternatively, you can drive from Kuala Terengganu to Padang Besar in around 6h 44m.

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