What is the cheapest way to get from Padang Besar to Betong?

The cheapest way to get from Padang Besar to Betong is to tram and car ferry and fly and bus and taxi which costs RM 330 - RM 700 and takes 13h 17m.

What is the fastest way to get from Padang Besar to Betong?

The fastest way to get from Padang Besar to Betong is to train and fly and taxi which takes 9h 57m and costs RM 650 - RM 1800.

How far is it from Padang Besar to Betong?

The distance between Padang Besar and Betong is 1642 km.

How long does it take to get from Padang Besar to Betong?

It takes approximately 9h 57m to get from Padang Besar to Betong, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Betong?

There are nine+ hotels available in Betong.

Padang Besar to Betong - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, taxi, and tram

There are 5 ways to get from Padang Besar to Betong by train, plane, taxi, tram, car ferry, or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train to Alor Setar, fly to Sibu Airport, taxi
best
1. Take the train from Padang Besar to Alor Setartrain
2. Fly from Alor Setar (AOR) to Sibu Airport (SBW)plane AOR - SBW
3. Take the taxi from Sibu Airport (SBW) to Betongtaxi
9h 57m
RM 673–1,785
Tram, car ferry to Penang International Airport, fly to Kuching International Airport, bus, taxi
cheapest
1. Take the tram from Padang Besar to Butterworthtram
2. Take the carferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry
3. Fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Kuching International Airport (KCH)plane PEN - KCH
4. Take the bus from Kuching to Sri Amanbus
5. Take the taxi from Sri Aman to Betongtaxi
13h 17m
RM 334–680
Bus to Hat Yai, fly to Kuching International Airport, bus, taxi
1. Take the bus from Padang Besar Immigration Thailand Side to Hat Yai Airportbus
2. Fly from Hat Yai (HDY) to Kuching International Airport (KCH)plane HDY - KCH
3. Take the bus from Kuching to Sri Amanbus
4. Take the taxi from Sri Aman to Betongtaxi
13h 57m
RM 960–1,315
Train to Alor Setar, fly to Kuching International Airport, bus, taxi
1. Take the train from Padang Besar to Alor Setartrain
2. Fly from Alor Setar (AOR) to Kuching International Airport (KCH)plane AOR - KCH
3. Take the bus from Kuching to Sri Amanbus
4. Take the taxi from Sri Aman to Betongtaxi
13h 53m
RM 458–1,415
Bus to Hat Yai, fly to Sibu Airport, taxi
1. Take the bus from Padang Besar Immigration Thailand Side to Hat Yai Airportbus
2. Fly from Hat Yai (HDY) to Sibu Airport (SBW)plane HDY - SBW
3. Take the taxi from Sibu Airport (SBW) to Betongtaxi
10h 5m
RM 825–1,835

Alor Setar (AOR) to Sibu Airport (SBW) flights

23Weekly Planes

6h 45mAverage Duration

RM 386Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Padang Besar to Betong.

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Distance: 1,642 km
Duration: 9h 57m

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

There is no direct connection from Padang Besar to Betong. However, you can take the train to Alor Setar, walk to Pekan Rabu, take the bus to Lapangan Terbang Sultan Abdul Halim, walk to Alor Setar (AOR) airport, fly to Sibu Airport (SBW), then take the taxi to Betong. Alternatively, you can drive to Padang Besar, take the vehicle to Butterworth, walk to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal, take the car ferry to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal, walk to Weld Quay, take the bus to Penang Airport, walk to Penang International Airport (PEN) airport, fly to Kuching International Airport (KCH), walk to Kuching, take the bus to Sri Aman, then take the taxi to Betong.

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