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How to get fromPadang Besar to Kuantanby tram, plane, train, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Padang Besar to Kuantan by tram, plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Tram, fly

    best
    1. Take the tram from Padang Besar to Anak Bukittram tram
    2. Fly from Alor Setar (AOR) to Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Airport (KUA)plane plane AOR - KUA
    6h 35m
    RM 397–937

  2. Train, bus via Kuala Lumpur

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Padang Besar to Bdr Tasek Selatantrain train Ets
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Bersepadu Selatan to UMP Gambangbus bus
    11h 22m
    RM 40–102

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Padang Besar to Sungai Petanitrain train Padang Besar
    2. Take the bus from Sungai Petani to Terminal Sentral Kuantanbus bus
    12h 7m
    RM 65–176

  4. Drive  639.2 km

    1. Drive from Padang Besar to Kuantancar car 639.2 km
    8h 46m
    RM 297–428

  5. Tram, bus

    1. Take the tram from Padang Besar to Butterworthtram tram
    2. Take the bus from Butterworth to Terminal Meru Rayabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Terminal Meru Raya to UMP Gambangbus bus
    12h 45m
    RM 79–173

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Kangar to Kuantanbus bus
    14h 26m
    RM 70–201

Padang Besar to Kuantan by train and bus

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration14h 26mAverage Duration
TicketRM 70Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 494.6 km
  • Duration: 6h 35m

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

Cosmic Express operates a bus from Kangar to Kuantan once daily. Tickets cost RM 75–150 and the journey takes 10h 27m. Mara Liner also services this route once daily.

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