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How to get fromKuantan to Padang Besarby plane, train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Fly to Alor Setar, train

    best
    1. Fly from Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Airport (KUA) to Alor Setar (AOR)plane plane KUA - AOR
    2. Take the train from Anak Bukit to Padang Besartrain train
    4h 50m
    ฿3,289–11,725

  2. Bus, train via Alor Setar

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Terminal Sentral Kuantan to Alor Setarbus bus Kuantan
    2. Take the train from Alor Setar to Padang Besartrain train Butterworth
    13h 32m
    ฿706–1,522

  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 47m
    ฿766–1,582

  4. Bus, train via Kuala Lumpur

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Sentral Kuantan to Terminal Bersepadu Selatanbus bus
    2. Take the train from Kl Sentral to Bukit Mertajamtrain train Ets
    3. Take the train from Bukit Mertajam to Padang Besartrain train
    11h 57m
    ฿781–1,437

  5. Drive 640.3 km

    1. Drive from Kuantan to Padang Besarcar car 640.3 km
    8h 43m
    ฿2,407–3,476

  6. Fly to Hat Yai, train

    1. Fly from Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Airport (KUA) to Hat Yai (HDY)plane plane KUA - HDY
    2. Take the train from Hat Yai to Padang Besartrain train
    8h 18m
    ฿5,384–9,325

  7. Bus, train via Alor Setar #2

    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 59m
    ฿809–975

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

Calendar3Weekly Planes
Duration3h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket฿2,678Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 493.6 km
  • Duration: 4h 50m

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 train 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 47m.

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