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How to get fromPadang Besar to Kuala Besutby train, car, bus, plane, tram, car ferry, or taxi

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There are 9 ways to get from Padang Besar to Kuala Besut by train, car, bus, plane, tram, car ferry, or taxi

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  1. Train, drive

    best
    1. Take the train from Padang Besar to Hat Yaitrain train 46
    2. Take the train from Hat Yai to Sungai Koloktrain train 171
    3. Drive from Sungai Kolok to Kuala Besutcar car
    6h 19m
    RM 55–284

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Padang Besar to Sungai Petanitrain train Padang Besar
    2. Take the bus from Sungai Petani to Kuala Besut Bus Terminalbus bus Sungai Petani
    9h 12m
    RM 43–137

  3. Drive  339.7 km

    1. Drive from Padang Besar to Kuala Besutcar car 339.7 km
    5h 13m
    RM 188–271

  4. Train to Alor Setar, fly to Sultan Ismail Petra, bus

    1. Take the train from Padang Besar to Anak Bukittrain train
    2. Fly from Alor Setar (AOR) to Sultan Ismail Petra (KBR)plane plane AOR - KBR
    3. Take the bus from Kota Bharu Airport to Kuala Besut Jettybus bus
    7h 41m
    RM 382–825

  5. Train, bus via Alor Setar

    1. Take the train from Padang Besar to Alor Setartrain train Padang Besar
    2. Take the bus from Alor Setar to Kuala Besut Bus Terminalbus bus Alor Setar
    10h 44m
    RM 47–133

  6. Tram, car ferry, bus

    1. Take the tram from Padang Besar to Butterworthtram tram
    2. Take the carferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    3. Take the bus from Penang Komtar to Kuala Besut Bus Terminalbus bus
    11h 7m
    RM 66–94

  7. Train to Alor Setar, fly to Sultan Mahmud Airport, taxi

    1. Take the train from Padang Besar to Anak Bukittrain train
    2. Fly from Alor Setar (AOR) to Sultan Mahmud Airport (TGG)plane plane AOR - TGG
    3. Take the taxi from Merang Jetty to Kuala Besuttaxi taxi
    7h 38m
    RM 562–1,305

  8. Tram, car ferry to Penang International Airport, fly to Sultan Ismail Petra, bus

    1. Take the tram from Padang Besar to Butterworthtram tram
    2. Take the carferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    3. Fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Sultan Ismail Petra (KBR)plane plane PEN - KBR
    4. Take the bus from Kota Bharu Airport to Kuala Besut Jettybus bus
    8h 11m
    RM 240–570

  9. Bus to Hat Yai, fly to Sultan Ismail Petra, bus

    1. Take the bus from Padang Besar Immigration Checkpoint to Hat Yai Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Hat Yai (HDY) to Sultan Ismail Petra (KBR)plane plane HDY - KBR
    3. Take the bus from Kota Bharu Airport to Kuala Besut Jettybus bus
    10h 30m
    RM 566–1,296

Padang Besar to Kuala Besut by train, foot, and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration9h 12mAverage Duration
TicketRM 43Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 343.2 km
  • Duration: 6h 19m

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

There is no direct connection from Padang Besar to Kuala Besut. However, you can take the train to Hat Yai, take the train to Sungai Kolok, then drive to Kuala Besut. Alternatively, you can take a train from Padang Besar to Kuala Besut Bus Terminal via Sungai Petani and Sungai Petani in around 9h 12m.

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