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

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There are 5 ways to get from Lumut to Padang Besar by taxi, train, bus, tram, 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 Ipoh to Padang Besartrain train Ets
    5h 11m
    ฿1,365–2,001

  2. Bus, tram

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Lumut to Butterworthbus bus Lumut
    2. Take the tram from Butterworth to Padang Besartram tram Padang Besar Line
    5h 38m
    ฿197–605

  3. Drive 333.7 km

    1. Drive from Lumut to Padang Besarcar car 333.7 km
    3h 45m
    ฿1,246–1,800

  4. 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
    ฿502–835

  5. Bus, tram 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 tram from Alor Setar to Padang Besartram tram
    7h 42m
    ฿337–745

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 401.1 km
  • Duration: 5h 11m

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 Ipoh, 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 38m.

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