There are 3 ways to get from Padang Besar to Kuala Kangsar by train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Padang Besar to Kuala Kangsartrain Ets
2h 36mRM 9–44Train, bus
- Take the train from Padang Besar to Alor Setartrain Padang Besar
- Take the bus from Alor Setar to Kuala Kangsarbus
5h 30mRM 81–102Drive 275.7 km
- Drive from Padang Besar to Kuala Kangsarcar 275.7 km
3h 8mRM 152–220
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Padang Besar to Kuala Kangsar is to train which costs RM 8 - RM 45 and takes 2h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Padang Besar to Kuala Kangsar is to train which takes 2h 36m and costs RM 8 - RM 45.
No, there is no direct train from Padang Besar to Kuala Kangsar. However, there are services departing from Padang Besar and arriving at Kuala Kangsar via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 36m.
The distance between Padang Besar and Kuala Kangsar is 267 km. The road distance is 275.7 km.
The best way to get from Padang Besar to Kuala Kangsar without a car is to train and bus which takes 5h 30m and costs RM 80 - RM 110.
It takes approximately 2h 36m to get from Padang Besar to Kuala Kangsar, including transfers.
Padang Besar to Kuala Kangsar train services, operated by KTM Intercity, depart from Padang Besar station.
Padang Besar to Kuala Kangsar train services, operated by KTM Intercity, arrive at Kuala Kangsar station.
Yes, the driving distance between Padang Besar to Kuala Kangsar is 276 km. It takes approximately 3h 8m to drive from Padang Besar to Kuala Kangsar.
There are 261+ hotels available in Kuala Kangsar.
What companies run services between Padang Besar, Thailand and Kuala Kangsar, Malaysia?
KTM Intercity operates a train from Padang Besar to Kuala Kangsar every 3 hours. Tickets cost RM 6–40 and the journey takes 2h 30m.
- Phone
- +603 - 9779 1200
- [email protected]
- Website
- KTMB
Train from Padang Besar to Kuala Kangsar
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 6–40
- Website
- KTMB
- Shuttle
- RM 6–10
- Express
- RM 26–40
Train from Padang Besar to Alor Setar
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 1–19
- Website
- KTMB
- Shuttle
- RM 1–3
- Express
- RM 13–19
- Phone
- +603 - 9779 1200
- [email protected]
- Website
- KTM Intercity
Train from Padang Besar to Alor Setar
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 17–24
- Website
- KTM Intercity
- Phone
- 019-627 9129
- [email protected]
- Website
- Sani Express
Bus from Alor Setar to Kuala Kangsar
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 36m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 79
- Website
- Sani Express
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