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

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

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  1. Tram, car ferry to Penang International Airport, fly

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    1. Take the tram from Padang Besar to Butterworthtram tram
    2. Take the carferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    3. Fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Kuching International Airport (KCH)plane plane PEN - KCH
    7h 3m
    RM 230–535

  2. 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 Kuching International Airport (KCH)plane plane HDY - KCH
    7h 43m
    RM 855–1,170

  3. Train to Alor Setar, fly

    1. Take the train from Padang Besar to Alor Setartrain train
    2. Fly from Alor Setar (AOR) to Kuching International Airport (KCH)plane plane AOR - KCH
    7h 39m
    RM 353–1,270

  4. Train to Ipoh, fly

    1. Take the train from Padang Besar to Ipohtrain train
    2. Fly from Ipoh (IPH) to Kuching International Airport (KCH)plane plane IPH - KCH
    8h 57m
    RM 541–1,197

  5. Train, drive to Sultan Ismail Petra, fly

    1. Take the train from Padang Besar to Hat Yaitrain train
    2. Take the train from Hat Yai to Sungai Koloktrain train
    3. Drive from Sungai Kolok to Sultan Ismail Petra (KBR)car car
    4. Fly from Sultan Ismail Petra (KBR) to Kuching International Airport (KCH)plane plane KBR - KCH
    8h 48m
    RM 427–931

  6. Train, ferry to Langkawi International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Padang Besar to Alor Setartrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Kuala Kedah to Langkawi Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    3. Fly from Langkawi International Airport (LGK) to Kuching International Airport (KCH)plane plane LGK - KCH
    10h 2m
    RM 519–1,020

Penang International Airport (PEN) to Kuching International Airport (KCH) flights

Calendar75Weekly Planes
Duration3h 47mAverage Duration
TicketRM 192Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,405.8 km
  • Duration: 7h 3m

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

There is no direct connection from Padang Besar to Kuching. However, you can drive to Padang Besar, take the vehicle to Butterworth, walk to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal, take the car ferry to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal, walk to Weld Quay, take the bus to Penang Airport, walk to Penang International Airport (PEN) airport, fly to Kuching International Airport (KCH), then take the taxi to Kuching. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Hat Yai Airport, walk to Hat Yai (HDY) airport, fly to Kuching International Airport (KCH), then take the taxi to Kuching.

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