What is the cheapest way to get from Kuantan to Padang Besar?

The cheapest way to get from Kuantan to Padang Besar is to bus and tram which costs ฿550 - ฿1400 and takes 13h 29m.

What is the fastest way to get from Kuantan to Padang Besar?

The fastest way to get from Kuantan to Padang Besar is to fly and tram which takes 4h 48m and costs ฿3200 - ฿8000.

How far is it from Kuantan to Padang Besar?

The distance between Kuantan and Padang Besar is 494 km. The road distance is 640.3 km.

How do I travel from Kuantan to Padang Besar without a car?

The best way to get from Kuantan to Padang Besar without a car is to bus and train via Kuala Lumpur which takes 11h 28m and costs ฿470 - ฿1300.

How long does it take to get from Kuantan to Padang Besar?

It takes approximately 4h 48m to get from Kuantan to Padang Besar, including transfers.

Can I drive from Kuantan to Padang Besar?

Yes, the driving distance between Kuantan to Padang Besar is 640 km. It takes approximately 8h 43m to drive from Kuantan to Padang Besar.

Where can I stay near Padang Besar?

There are 141+ hotels available in Padang Besar.

Kuantan to Padang Besar - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, tram, bus, and car

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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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Fly to Alor Setar, tram
best
1. Fly from Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Airport (KUA) to Alor Setar (AOR)plane KUA - AOR
2. Take the tram from Anak Bukit to Padang Besartram
4h 48m
฿3,286–7,719
Bus, train via Kuala Lumpur
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Terminal Sentral Kuantan to Terminal Bersepadu Selatanbus
2. Take the train from Kuala Lumpur to Padang Besartrain Ets
11h 28m
฿478–1,213
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Terminal Sentral Kuantan to Sungai Petanibus
2. Take the train from Sungai Petani to Padang Besartrain Butterworth
11h 30m
฿543–1,383
Drive 640.3 km
1. Drive from Kuantan to Padang Besarcar 640.3 km
8h 43m
฿2,426–3,504
Fly to Hat Yai, train
1. Fly from Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Airport (KUA) to Hat Yai (HDY)plane KUA - HDY
2. Take the train from Hat Yai to Padang Besartrain
8h 18m
฿3,883–11,569
Bus, tram
1. Take the bus from Terminal Sentral Kuantan to Alor Setarbus Kuantan
2. Take the tram from Alor Setar to Padang Besartram Padang Besar Line
13h 29m
฿581–1,393
Bus, train #2
1. Take the bus from Terminal Sentral Kuantan to Sungai Nibongbus
2. Take the bus from Sungai Nibong Bus Terminal to Alor Setarbus
3. Take the train from Alor Setar to Padang Besartrain
14h 45m
฿696–988

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

5Weekly Planes

3h 10mAverage Duration

฿2,812Cheapest Price

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Distance: 494.3 km
Duration: 4h 48m

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, then take the vehicle to Padang Besar. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kospek Mpk to Padang Besar via (M) Terminal Sentral Kuantan, Terminal Sentral Kuantan, Kuala Lumpur, Tbs (Terminal Bersepadu Selatan), Bandar Tasik Selatan, Kl Sentral, Kl1079 Kl Sentral, Kl1925 Jabatan Warisan Negara, and Kuala Lumpur in around 11h 28m.

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