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

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There are 2 ways to get from Padang Besar to Kuching by tram, plane, or car ferry

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  1. Tram to Alor Setar, fly

    best
    1. Take the tram from Padang Besar to Anak Bukittram tram
    2. Fly from Alor Setar (AOR) to Kuching International Airport (KCH)plane plane AOR - KCH
    5h 48m
    RM 552–987

  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 238–511

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

Calendar46Weekly Planes
Duration5h 8mAverage Duration
TicketRM 359Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,297.2 km
  • Duration: 5h 48m

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 vehicle to Anak Bukit, take the taxi 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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