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How to get fromMersing to Padang Besarby bus, train, car, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Mersing to Padang Besar by bus, train, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, train via Kuala Lumpur

    best
    1. Take the bus from Mersing Jetty 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
    12h 8m
    ฿859–1,908

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Mersing to Alor Setarbus bus
    2. Take the train from Alor Setar to Padang Besartrain train Butterworth
    13h 6m
    ฿753–803

  3. Drive 851.4 km

    1. Drive from Mersing to Padang Besarcar car 851.4 km
    9h 33m
    ฿3,192–4,610

  4. Bus, bus to Senai International Airport, fly to Alor Setar, train

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Bas Mersing to Kota Tinggibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Bas Kota Tinggi to JB Sentralbus bus
    3. Fly from Senai International Airport (JHB) to Alor Setar (AOR)plane plane JHB - AOR
    4. Take the train from Anak Bukit to Padang Besartrain train
    7h 53m
    ฿2,560–5,261

  5. Bus, train #2

    1. Take the bus from Mersing to Terminal Sentral Kuantanbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Sentral Kuantan to Sungai Petanibus bus
    3. Take the train from Sungai Petani to Padang Besartrain train
    15h 21m
    ฿918–1,897

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

    1. Take the bus from Mersing Jetty 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
    10h 17m
    ฿2,168–5,176

  7. Bus to Singapore Changi Airport, fly to Hat Yai, train

    1. Take the bus from Mersing to Kovan Hub Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Fly from Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) to Hat Yai (HDY)plane plane SIN - HDY
    3. Take the train from Hat Yai to Padang Besartrain train
    10h 33m
    ฿4,174–9,633

Senai International Airport (JHB) to Alor Setar (AOR) flights

Calendar13Weekly Planes
Duration2h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket฿1,969Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 862 km
  • Duration: 12h 8m

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

There is no direct connection from Mersing 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 Mersing to Padang Besar via Alor Setar and Alor Setar in around 13h 6m.

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