There are 3 ways to get from Padang Besar to Kuala Kangsar by train or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Padang Besar to Kuala Kangsartrain Ets
2h 37mRM 9–44Drive 275.7 km
- Drive from Padang Besar to Kuala Kangsarcar 275.7 km
3h 8mRM 153–221Train via Bukit Mertajam
- Take the train from Padang Besar to Bukit Tengahtrain Padang Besar
- Take the train from Bukit Tengah to Kuala Kangsartrain Butterworth
4hRM 65–90
Padang Besar to Kuala Kangsar by train
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 37m.
The fastest way to get from Padang Besar to Kuala Kangsar is to train which takes 2h 37m 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 37m.
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 via Bukit Mertajam which takes 4h and costs RM 65 - RM 90.
It takes approximately 2h 37m 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 253+ 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 4 hours. Tickets cost RM 6–40 and the journey takes 2h 31m.
- Phone
- +603 - 9779 1200
- [email protected]
- Website
- KTMB
Train from Padang Besar to Kuala Kangsar
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 6–40
- Website
- KTMB
- Shuttle
- RM 6–10
- Express
- RM 26–40
- Phone
- +603 - 9779 1200
- [email protected]
- Website
- KTM Intercity
Train from Padang Besar to Bukit Tengah
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 40–55
- Website
- KTM Intercity
Train from Bukit Tengah to Kuala Kangsar
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 25–35
- Website
- KTM Intercity
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