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

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There are 4 ways to get from Kuching to Padang Besar by plane, tram, car ferry, train, or ferry

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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 Alor Setar to Padang Besartram tram
    6h 43m
    ฿4,584–7,981

  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 36m
    ฿1,935–5,309

  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
    ฿2,831–11,508

  4. Fly to Langkawi International Airport, ferry, tram

    1. Fly from Kuching International Airport (KCH) to Langkawi International Airport (LGK)plane plane KCH - LGK
    2. Take the ferry from Langkawi Ferry Terminal to Kuala Kedahferry ferry
    3. Take the tram from Alor Setar to Padang Besartram tram
    8h 48m
    ฿4,123–9,812

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

Calendar35Weekly Planes
Duration4h 35mAverage Duration
Ticket฿2,953Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 1,338.2 km
  • Duration: 6h 43m

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), walk to Lapangan Terbang Sultan Abdul Halim, take the bus to Pekan Rabu, walk to Alor Setar, then take the vehicle 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, then take the vehicle to Padang Besar.

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