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How to get fromPadang Besar to Bangkokby bus, plane, train, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Padang Besar to Bangkok by bus, plane, train, or car

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  1. Bus, fly to Don Mueang International Airport

    best
    1. Take the bus from Padang Besar Immigration Thailand Side to Hat Yai Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Hat Yai (HDY) to Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)plane plane HDY - DMK
    3h 46m
    ฿2,645–4,445

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Padang Besar to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain train 46
    15h 59m
    ฿310–900

  3. Minivan, bus

    1. Take the bus from Padang Besar to Hat Yai Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Hat Yai For Departure station to Khao San Nara Travelbus bus Hat Yai For Departure station - Khao San Nara Travel
    19h 50m
    ฿1,232

  4. Drive  964.7 km

    1. Drive from Padang Besar to Bangkokcar car 964.7 km
    14h 3m
    ฿4,408–6,367

  5. Bus, fly to Suvarnabhumi Airport

    1. Take the bus from Padang Besar Immigration Thailand Side to Hat Yai Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Hat Yai (HDY) to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)plane plane HDY - BKK
    4h 17m
    ฿3,005–4,905

  6. Minivan, bus via Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal (Mo Chit 2)

    1. Take the bus from Padang Besar to Hat Yai Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Hat Yai Bus Terminal to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminalbus bus
    25h 5m
    ฿850–7,550

Padang Besar to Bangkok by train

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration15h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket฿310Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 831.9 km
  • Duration: 3h 46m

What companies run services between Padang Besar, Thailand and Bangkok, Thailand?

State Railway of Thailand operates a train from Padang Besar to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal once daily. Tickets cost ฿310–950 and the journey takes 15h 59m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Padang Besar to Khao San Nara Travel via Hat Yai Bus Terminal and Hat Yai For Departure station in around 19h 50m.

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