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

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

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  1. Fly to Hat Yai, bus

    best
    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
    ฿6,575–10,932

  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
    ฿467–1,245

  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 30m
    ฿544–1,483

  4. Drive  640.3 km

    1. Drive from Kuantan to Padang Besarcar car 640.3 km
    8h 43m
    ฿2,453–3,543

  5. Fly to Alor Setar, train

    1. Fly from Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Airport (KUA) to Alor Setar (AOR)plane plane KUA - AOR
    2. Take the train from Alor Setar to Padang Besartrain train
    6h 43m
    ฿3,239–7,585

  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
    12h 52m
    ฿608–1,435

  7. Bus, train #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 45m
    ฿699–990

Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Airport (KUA) to Hat Yai (HDY) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration4h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket฿2,765Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 532.3 km
  • Duration: 6h 19m

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 Hat Yai (HDY), walk to Hat Yai Airport, then take the bus to KTM Malaysia Railaway Station side. 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, Kuala Lumpur, and Padang Besar in around 11h 30m.

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