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How to get fromKuching to Padang Besarby plane, tram, car ferry, or train

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There are 3 ways to get from Kuching to Padang Besar by plane, tram, car ferry, or train

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  1. Fly to Alor Setar, tram

    best
    1. Fly from Kuching International Airport (KCH) to Alor Setar (AOR)plane plane KCH - AOR
    2. Take the tram from Anak Bukit to Padang Besartram tram
    5h 22m
    ฿4,756–8,189

  2. Fly to Penang International Airport, car ferry, tram

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Kuching International Airport (KCH) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane plane KCH - PEN
    2. Take the carferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    3. Take the tram from Butterworth to Padang Besartram tram
    6h 42m
    ฿1,957–4,140

  3. Fly to Hat Yai, train

    1. Fly from Kuching International Airport (KCH) to Hat Yai (HDY)plane plane KCH - HDY
    2. Take the train from Hat Yai to Padang Besartrain train
    7h 21m
    ฿2,835–11,512

Kuching International Airport (KCH) to Alor Setar (AOR) flights

Calendar35Weekly Planes
Duration4h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket฿2,514Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,301 km
  • Duration: 5h 22m

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

There is no direct connection from Kuching to Padang Besar. However, you can take the taxi to Kuching International Airport (KCH) 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 the taxi to Kuching International Airport (KCH) airport, fly to Penang International Airport (PEN), walk to Penang Airport, take the bus to Weld Quay, walk to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal, take the car ferry to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal, walk to Butterworth, take the vehicle to Padang Besar, then drive to Padang Besar.

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