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How to get fromLumut to Padang Besarby taxi, train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Lumut to Padang Besar by taxi, train, bus, or car

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  1. Taxi, train

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Lumut to Batu Gajahtaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Batu Gajah to Bukit Mertajamtrain train Ets
    3. Take the train from Bukit Mertajam to Padang Besartrain train
    4h 55m
    ฿1,642–2,197

  2. Bus, train #2

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Terminal Lumut to Alor Setarbus bus
    2. Take the train from Alor Setar to Padang Besartrain train Butterworth
    9h 59m
    ฿422–724

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Lumut to Butterworthbus bus Lumut
    2. Take the train from Butterworth to Padang Besartrain train Butterworth
    5h 41m
    ฿501–817

  4. Drive 332.5 km

    1. Drive from Lumut to Padang Besarcar car 332.5 km
    3h 46m
    ฿1,245–1,798

  5. Bus, train via Alor Setar

    1. Take the bus from Lumut to Butterworthbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Penang Sentral to Alor Setarbus bus
    3. Take the train from Alor Setar to Padang Besartrain train
    7h 44m
    ฿451–747

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 390.5 km
  • Duration: 4h 55m

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

There is no direct connection from Lumut to Padang Besar. However, you can take the taxi to Batu Gajah, take the train to Bukit Mertajam, then take the train to Padang Besar. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lumut to Padang Besar via Butterworth and Butterworth in around 5h 41m.

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