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

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There are 11 ways to get from Padang Besar to Malacca by train, bus, 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 45m
    RM 31–92

  2. 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 92–197

  3. Drive  641 km

    1. Drive from Padang Besar to Malaccacar car 641 km
    7h 11m
    RM 354–512

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

    1. Take the train from Padang Besar to Anak Bukittrain train
    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
    7h 5m
    RM 169–418

  5. Train

    1. Take the train from Padang Besar to Pulau Sebang/Tampintrain train Ets
    7h 55m
    RM 59–134

  6. 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 51m
    RM 47–184

  7. Minivan, bus

    1. Take the bus from Padang Besar to Hat Yai Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Hat Yai Bus Terminal 1 to Melaka Tollbus bus Hat Yai Bus Terminal 1 - Melaka Toll
    12h 20m
    RM 185

  8. Train to Alor Setar, fly to Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah, train, bus

    1. Take the train from Padang Besar to Anak Bukittrain train
    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 36m
    RM 284–765

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

    1. Take the bus from Padang Besar Immigration Thailand Side to Hat Yai Airportbus bus
    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
    8h 24m
    RM 442–878

  10. Train to Alor Setar, fly to Senai International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Padang Besar to Anak Bukittrain train
    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 16m
    RM 247–567

  11. Bus to Hat Yai, fly to Singapore Changi Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Padang Besar Immigration Thailand Side to Hat Yai Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Hat Yai (HDY) to Singapore Changi Airport (SIN)plane plane HDY - SIN
    3. Take the bus from Queen Street Bus Terminal to Melaka Sentralbus bus
    10h 14m
    RM 649–1,216

Padang Besar to Malacca by train and bus

Calendar70Weekly Services
Duration9h 51mAverage Duration
TicketRM 92Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 662.7 km
  • Duration: 7h 45m

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

KTM Intercity operates a train from Padang Besar to Pulau Sebang/Tampin twice daily. Tickets cost RM 16–75 and the journey takes 7h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Padang Besar to Melaka Toll via Hat Yai Bus Terminal and Hat Yai Bus Terminal 1 in around 12h 20m.

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