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

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There are 9 ways to get from Padang Besar to Malacca by train, bus, tram, car, or plane

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  1. Train, bus

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    1. Take the train from Padang Besar to Kl Sentraltrain train Ets
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Bersepadu Selatan to Melaka Sentralbus bus
    7h 39m
    RM 28–85

  2. Tram, bus

    1. Take the tram from Padang Besar to Alor Startram tram
    2. Take the bus from Alor Setar to Terminal Bersepadu Selatanbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Terminal Bersepadu Selatan to Melaka Sentralbus bus
    9h 24m
    RM 64–157

  3. Drive 641 km

    1. Drive from Padang Besar to Malaccacar car 641 km
    7h 11m
    RM 298–430

  4. Tram to Alor Setar, fly to Kuala Lumpur International Airport, bus

    1. Take the tram from Padang Besar to Anak Bukittram tram
    2. Fly from Alor Setar (AOR) to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)plane plane AOR - KUL
    3. Take the bus from KL International Airport T2 to Malacca Mahkota Medical Centrebus bus
    6h 54m
    RM 159–450

  5. Train, bus via Sepang

    1. Take the train from Padang Besar to Kl Sentraltrain train Ets
    2. Take the train from KL Sentral to Klia T1train train
    3. Take the bus from Klia to Malacca Mahkota Medical Centrebus bus
    8h 44m
    RM 44–177

  6. Train, bus via George Town

    1. Take the train from Padang Besar to Butterworthtrain train Padang Besar
    2. Take the bus from Butterworth to Melaka Sentralbus bus Butterworth
    9h 51m
    RM 92–217

  7. Tram to Alor Setar, fly to Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah, train, bus

    1. Take the tram from Padang Besar to Anak Bukittram tram
    2. Fly from Alor Setar (AOR) to Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah (SZB)plane plane AOR - SZB
    3. Take the train from KL Sentral to Klia T1train train
    4. Take the bus from Klia to Malacca Mahkota Medical Centrebus bus
    7h 35m
    RM 214–762

  8. Tram to Alor Setar, fly to Senai International Airport, bus

    1. Take the tram from Padang Besar to Anak Bukittram tram
    2. Fly from Alor Setar (AOR) to Senai International Airport (JHB)plane plane AOR - JHB
    3. Take the bus from Johor Larkin Terminal to Melaka Sentralbus bus
    8h 15m
    RM 318–644

  9. Train to Hat Yai, fly to Kuala Lumpur International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Padang Besar to Hat Yaitrain train
    2. Fly from Hat Yai (HDY) to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)plane plane HDY - KUL
    3. Take the bus from KL International Airport T2 to Malacca Mahkota Medical Centrebus bus
    10h 13m
    RM 337–913

Padang Besar to Malacca by train and bus

Calendar70Weekly Services
Duration9h 51mAverage Duration
TicketRM 92Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 657.3 km
  • Duration: 7h 39m

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

There is no direct connection from Padang Besar to Malacca. However, you can take the train to Kl Sentral, walk to KL Sentral, take the train to Bandar Tasik Selatan, walk to Kuala Lumpur, Tbs (Terminal Bersepadu Selatan), then take the bus to Melaka Sentral. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Padang Besar to Melaka Sentral via Alor Star, Alor Setar, and Terminal Bersepadu Selatan in around 9h 24m.

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