There are 3 ways to get from Padang Besar to Kangar by train, taxi, car, or tram
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, taxi
best- Take the train from Padang Besar to Arautrain Padang Besar
- Take the taxi from Arau to Kangartaxi
27 minRM 21–39Drive 36.7 km
cheapest- Drive from Padang Besar to Kangarcar 36.7 km
31 minRM 17–25Tram, taxi
- Take the tram from Padang Besar to Arautram Padang Besar Line
- Take the taxi from Arau to Kangartaxi
33 minRM 23–45
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Padang Besar to Kangar is to drive which costs RM 17 - RM 25 and takes 31 min.
The fastest way to get from Padang Besar to Kangar is to train and taxi which takes 27 min and costs RM 20 - RM 40.
The distance between Padang Besar and Kangar is 38 km. The road distance is 36.7 km.
The best way to get from Padang Besar to Kangar without a car is to train and taxi which takes 27 min and costs RM 20 - RM 40.
It takes approximately 27 min to get from Padang Besar to Kangar, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Padang Besar to Kangar is 37 km. It takes approximately 31 min to drive from Padang Besar to Kangar.
There are 357+ hotels available in Kangar.
What companies run services between Padang Besar, Thailand and Kangar, Malaysia?
There is no direct connection from Padang Besar to Kangar. However, you can take the train to Arau then take the taxi to Kangar. Alternatively, you can drive from Padang Besar to Kangar in around 31 min.
- Phone
- +603 - 9779 1200
- [email protected]
- Website
- KTM Intercity
Train from Padang Besar to Arau
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 7–11
- Website
- KTM Intercity
- Phone
- +603 - 9779 1200
- [email protected]
- Website
- KTMB
Train from Padang Besar to Arau
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 1–16
- Website
- KTMB
- Shuttle
- RM 1–2
- Express
- RM 10–16
Tram from Padang Besar to Arau
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 1–16
- Website
- KTMB
- Shuttle
- RM 1–2
- Express
- RM 10–16
- Ave. Duration
- 8 min
- Estimated price
- RM 20–25
Grab Taxi
- Website
- grab.com
Teksi Luar Bandar Utara Sdn. Bhd.
- Phone
- +60 4-976 5293
Grab Taxi
- Website
- grab.com
Teksi Luar Bandar Utara Sdn. Bhd.
- Phone
- +60 4-976 5293
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