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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 41m
    RM 398–1,192

  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 28m
    RM 41–108

  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 52m
    RM 81–177

  6. Train, bus via Alor Setar

    1. Take the train from Padang Besar to Alor Setartrain train
    2. Take the bus from Alor Setar to Terminal Bersepadu Selatanbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Terminal Bersepadu Selatan to UMP Gambangbus bus
    13h 11m
    RM 93–162

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

Calendar5Weekly Planes
Duration4h 35mAverage Duration
TicketRM 343Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 499.9 km
  • Duration: 6h 41m

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 vehicle to Anak Bukit, take the taxi to Alor Setar (AOR) airport, fly to Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Airport (KUA), then take the taxi to Kuantan. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Padang Besar to Kompleks Teruntum/Ipd Kuantan via Padang Besar, Bdr Tasek Selatan, Terminal Bersepadu Selatan, and Kediaman Ump 3 in around 11h 28m.

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