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There are 7 ways to get from Kuantan to Padang Besar by plane, tram, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly to Alor Setar, tram

    best
    1. Fly from Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Airport (KUA) to Alor Setar (AOR)plane plane KUA - AOR
    2. Take the tram from Anak Bukit to Padang Besartram tram
    5h 34m
    ฿2,609–6,756

  2. Bus, train via Kuala Lumpur

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Terminal Sentral Kuantan to Terminal Bersepadu Selatanbus bus
    2. Take the train from Kuala Lumpur to Padang Besartrain train Ets
    11h 30m
    ฿459–1,253

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Sentral Kuantan to Sungai Petanibus bus
    2. Take the train from Sungai Petani to Padang Besartrain train Butterworth
    11h 28m
    ฿543–1,483

  4. Drive  640.3 km

    1. Drive from Kuantan to Padang Besarcar car 640.3 km
    8h 39m
    ฿2,906–4,198

  5. Fly to Hat Yai, bus

    1. Fly from Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Airport (KUA) to Hat Yai (HDY)plane plane KUA - HDY
    2. Take the bus from Hat Yai Airport to KTM Malaysia Railaway Station sidebus bus
    6h 19m
    ฿5,574–10,931

  6. Bus, tram

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Sentral Kuantan to Alor Setarbus bus Kuantan
    2. Take the tram from Alor Setar to Padang Besartram tram Padang Besar Line
    13h 35m
    ฿602–1,428

  7. Bus, train via Alor Setar

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Sentral Kuantan to Sungai Nibongbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sungai Nibong Bus Terminal to Alor Setarbus bus
    3. Take the train from Alor Setar to Padang Besartrain train
    14h 41m
    ฿697–989

Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Airport (KUA) to Alor Setar (AOR) flights

Calendar5Weekly Planes
Duration6h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket฿2,141Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 499.1 km
  • Duration: 5h 34m

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

There is no direct connection from Kuantan to Padang Besar. However, you can take the taxi to Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Airport (KUA) airport, fly to Alor Setar (AOR), take the taxi to Anak Bukit, take the vehicle to Padang Besar, then drive to Padang Besar. Alternatively, you can take a bus from (M) Hentian Bandar to Padang Besar via (M) Terminal Sentral Kuantan, Terminal Sentral Kuantan, Sungai Petani, and Sungai Petani in around 11h 28m.

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