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How to get fromMalaysia to Sadaoby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Malaysia to Sadao by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Kuala Lumpur to Padang Besartrain train Ets
    5h 31m
    ฿165–600

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Bersepadu Selatan to Danokbus bus
    7h 23m
    ฿1,076–1,585

  3. Drive  491.6 km

    1. Drive from Kuala Lumpur to Sadaocar car 491.6 km
    5h 19m
    ฿1,883–2,720

  4. Fly Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah to Alor Setar, train

    1. Fly from Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah (SZB) to Alor Setar (AOR)plane plane SZB - AOR
    2. Take the train from Alor Setar to Padang Besartrain train
    5h 17m
    ฿1,811–4,997

  5. Train to Kuala Lumpur International Airport, fly to Alor Setar, train

    1. Take the train from KL Sentral to Klia T2train train
    2. Fly from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Alor Setar (AOR)plane plane KUL - AOR
    3. Take the train from Alor Setar to Padang Besartrain train
    6h 48m
    ฿1,136–3,624

  6. Bus to Singapore Changi Airport, fly to Hat Yai, bus

    1. Take the bus from Johor Bahru CIQ to Expo Stnbus bus
    2. Fly from Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) to Hat Yai (HDY)plane plane SIN - HDY
    3. Take the bus from Hat Yai Bus Terminal to Sadaobus bus
    7h 55m
    ฿3,801–8,647

Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah (SZB) to Alor Setar (AOR) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration1h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket฿1,952Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 532.4 km
  • Duration: 5h 31m

What companies run services between Malaysia and Sadao, Thailand?

KTM Intercity operates a train from Kuala Lumpur to Padang Besar every 4 hours. Tickets cost ฿110–550 and the journey takes 5h 15m. Alternatively, Alisan Golden Coach Express operates a bus from Terminal Bersepadu Selatan to Danok 5 times a day. Tickets cost ฿850–1,300 and the journey takes 6h 3m.

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