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How to get fromPadang Besar to Batu Cavesby train, bus, car, tram, or plane

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

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Padang Besar to Kuala Lumpurtrain train Ets
    6h 21m
    RM 19–75

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Padang Besar to Alor Setartrain train Padang Besar
    2. Take the bus from Alor Setar to Terminal Bersepadu Selatanbus bus
    8h 35m
    RM 69–131

  3. Drive  490.6 km

    1. Drive from Padang Besar to Batu Cavescar car 490.6 km
    5h 34m
    RM 228–329

  4. Tram, fly to Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah, train

    1. Take the tram from Padang Besar to Anak Bukittram tram
    2. Fly from Alor Setar (AOR) to Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah (SZB)plane plane AOR - SZB
    3. Take the train from Kuala Lumpur to Batu Cavestrain train
    5h 21m
    RM 228–658

  5. Train via Bukit Mertajam

    1. Take the train from Padang Besar to Bukit Mertajamtrain train Padang Besar
    2. Take the train from Bukit Mertajam to Kuala Lumpurtrain train Southbound
    7h 47m
    RM 100–118

  6. Tram, fly to Kuala Lumpur International Airport, train

    1. Take the tram from Padang Besar to Anak Bukittram tram
    2. Fly from Alor Setar (AOR) to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)plane plane AOR - KUL
    3. Take the train from Klia T2 to KL Sentraltrain train
    5h 50m
    RM 139–461

Padang Besar to Batu Caves by train and bus

Calendar49Weekly Services
Duration7h 47mAverage Duration
TicketRM 100Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 535 km
  • Duration: 6h 21m

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

KTM Intercity operates a train from Padang Besar to Kuala Lumpur every 4 hours. Tickets cost RM 13–65 and the journey takes 5h 19m.

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