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

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There are 4 ways to get from Padang Besar to Kuching by train, plane, tram, car ferry, or ferry

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  1. Train to Alor Setar, fly

    best
    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 14m
    RM 533–970

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

    cheapest
    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
    6h 58m
    RM 238–681

  3. Train to Hat Yai, fly

    1. Take the train from Padang Besar to Hat Yaitrain train
    2. Fly from Hat Yai (HDY) to Kuching International Airport (KCH)plane plane HDY - KCH
    9h 7m
    RM 309–1,270

  4. 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
    9h 31m
    RM 508–1,270

Alor Setar (AOR) to Kuching International Airport (KCH) flights

Calendar49Weekly Planes
Duration5h 8mAverage Duration
TicketRM 418Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,337.1 km
  • Duration: 7h 14m

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

There is no direct connection from Padang Besar to Kuching. However, you can take the train to Alor Setar, walk to Pekan Rabu, take the bus to Lapangan Terbang Sultan Abdul Halim, walk to Alor Setar (AOR) airport, fly to Kuching International Airport (KCH), then take the taxi to Kuching. Alternatively, you can 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.

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