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

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

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Padang Besar to Kuala Lumpurtrain train Ets
    6h 23m
    RM 17–83

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Changlun to Kepongbus bus
    9h 40m
    RM 61–212

  3. Drive  490.7 km

    1. Drive from Padang Besar to Batu Cavescar car 490.7 km
    5h 34m
    RM 271–392

  4. Train to Alor Setar, fly to Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah, tram

    1. Take the train from Padang Besar to Alor Setartrain train
    2. Fly from Alor Setar (AOR) to Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah (SZB)plane plane AOR - SZB
    3. Take the tram from Kl Sentral to Batu Cavestram tram
    6h 44m
    RM 235–644

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

    1. Take the train from Padang Besar to Alor Setartrain train
    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
    7h 1m
    RM 126–437

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

    1. Take the bus from Padang Besar Immigration Thailand Side to Hat Yai Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Hat Yai (HDY) to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)plane plane HDY - KUL
    3. Take the train from Klia T2 to KL Sentraltrain train
    7h
    RM 418–917

Padang Besar to Batu Caves by train and bus

Calendar49Weekly Services
Duration7h 47mAverage Duration
TicketRM 100Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 535.7 km
  • Duration: 6h 23m

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

KTM Intercity operates a train from Padang Besar to Kuala Lumpur every 3 hours. Tickets cost RM 13–65 and the journey takes 5h 19m. Alternatively, Alisan Golden Coach Express operates a bus from Changlun to Kepong every 3 hours. Tickets cost RM 55–150 and the journey takes 6h 23m.

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