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

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There are 7 ways to get from Padang Besar to Kuantan by train, bus, car, plane, or tram

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  1. Train, bus via Kuala Lumpur

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    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 28m
    RM 41–108

  2. 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

  3. Drive  639.2 km

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

  4. Train to Alor Setar, fly

    1. Take the train from Padang Besar to Alor Setartrain train
    2. Fly from Alor Setar (AOR) to Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Airport (KUA)plane plane AOR - KUA
    7h 21m
    RM 388–920

  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 50m
    RM 75–182

  6. Train, bus #2

    1. Take the train from Padang Besar to Alor Setartrain train Padang Besar
    2. Take the bus from Alor Setar to Terminal Sentral Kuantanbus bus Alor Setar
    13h 6m
    RM 70–169

  7. Bus to Hat Yai, fly

    1. Take the bus from Padang Besar Immigration Thailand Side to Hat Yai Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Hat Yai (HDY) to Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Airport (KUA)plane plane HDY - KUA
    10h 25m
    RM 760–1,320

Alor Setar (AOR) to Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Airport (KUA) flights

Calendar12Weekly Planes
Duration4h 40mAverage Duration
TicketRM 316Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 788.8 km
  • Duration: 11h 28m

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

There is no direct connection from Padang Besar to Kuantan. However, you can drive to Padang Besar, take the train to Bdr Tasek Selatan, walk to Kuala Lumpur, Tbs (Terminal Bersepadu Selatan), take the bus to UMP Gambang, then take the line 100 bus to Kompleks Teruntum/Ipd Kuantan. Alternatively, you can take a train from Padang Besar to (M) Hentian Bandar via Sungai Petani, Sungai Petani, Terminal Sentral Kuantan, and (M) Terminal Sentral Kuantan in around 12h 7m.

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