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How to get fromMelaka Sentral to Padang Besarby bus, train, car, or plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Melaka Sentral to Padang Besar by bus, train, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, train via Kuala Lumpur

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    1. Take the bus from Melaka Sentral to Terminal Bersepadu Selatanbus bus
    2. Take the train from Kl Sentral to Bukit Mertajamtrain train Ets
    3. Take the train from Bukit Mertajam to Padang Besartrain train
    8h 53m
    ฿512–1,000

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Melaka Sentral to Sungai Petanibus bus
    2. Take the train from Sungai Petani to Padang Besartrain train Butterworth
    9h 22m
    ฿967–1,309

  3. Drive 637.5 km

    1. Drive from Melaka Sentral to Padang Besarcar car 637.5 km
    7h 7m
    ฿2,399–3,465

  4. Bus to Kuala Lumpur International Airport, fly to Alor Setar, train

    1. Take the bus from Melaka Sentral to KL International Airport T2bus bus
    2. Fly from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Alor Setar (AOR)plane plane KUL - AOR
    3. Take the train from Anak Bukit to Padang Besartrain train
    6h 35m
    ฿1,302–3,616

  5. Bus, train #2

    1. Take the bus from Melaka Sentral to Terminal Bersepadu Selatanbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Bersepadu Selatan to Alor Setarbus bus
    3. Take the train from Alor Setar to Padang Besartrain train
    9h 54m
    ฿697–1,285

  6. Bus to Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah, fly to Alor Setar, train

    1. Take the bus from Melaka Sentral to Terminal Bersepadu Selatanbus bus
    2. Fly from Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah (SZB) to Alor Setar (AOR)plane plane SZB - AOR
    3. Take the train from Anak Bukit to Padang Besartrain train
    7h 4m
    ฿1,721–5,168

  7. Bus to Senai International Airport, fly to Alor Setar, train

    1. Take the bus from Melaka Sentral to Johor Larkin Terminalbus bus
    2. Fly from Senai International Airport (JHB) to Alor Setar (AOR)plane plane JHB - AOR
    3. Take the train from Anak Bukit to Padang Besartrain train
    8h 26m
    ฿2,658–5,282

  8. Bus to Kuala Lumpur International Airport, fly to Hat Yai, train

    1. Take the bus from Melaka Sentral to KL International Airport T2bus bus
    2. Fly from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Hat Yai (HDY)plane plane KUL - HDY
    3. Take the train from Hat Yai to Padang Besartrain train
    9h 12m
    ฿2,597–7,216

Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Alor Setar (AOR) flights

Calendar31Weekly Planes
Duration1h 4mAverage Duration
Ticket฿885Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 647.3 km
  • Duration: 8h 53m

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

There is no direct connection from Melaka Sentral to Padang Besar. However, you can take the bus to Terminal Bersepadu Selatan, walk to Bandar Tasik Selatan, take the train to KL Sentral, walk to Kl Sentral, take the train to Bukit Mertajam, then take the train to Padang Besar. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Melaka Sentral to Padang Besar via Sungai Petani and Sungai Petani in around 9h 22m.

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