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

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

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

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    1. Take the train from Padang Besar to Butterworthtrain train
    2. Take the car ferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    3. Fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Kuala Namu International Airport (KNO)plane plane PEN - KNO
    4. Take the train from Kuala Namu to Medantrain train
    9h 20m
    Rp 843,360–2,143,062

  2. Train, bus, ferry

    1. Take the train from Padang Besar to Kuala Kangsartrain train Ets
    2. Take the bus from Kuala Kangsar to Grantral Mallbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Singapore Harbour Front to Tanjung Balai Karimunferry ferry
    4. Take the ferry from Tanjung Balai Karimun to Belawanferry ferry
    38h 16m
    Rp 1,854,492–2,941,290

  3. Tram to Alor Setar, fly, train

    1. Take the tram from Padang Besar to Anak Bukittram tram
    2. Fly from Alor Setar (AOR) to Kuala Namu International Airport (KNO)plane plane AOR - KNO
    3. Take the train from Kuala Namu to Medantrain train
    9h 35m
    Rp 1,532,500–6,253,657

  4. Train to Hat Yai, fly

    1. Take the train from Padang Besar to Hat Yaitrain train
    2. Fly from Hat Yai (HDY) to Kuala Namu International Airport (KNO)plane plane HDY - KNO
    13h 34m
    Rp 1,580,688–4,862,314

  5. Train, bus, ferry via George Town

    1. Take the train from Padang Besar to Butterworthtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Butterworth to Terminal Meru Rayabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Terminal Meru Raya to Singapore Golden Mile Complexbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Singapore Harbour Front to Tanjung Balai Karimunferry ferry
    5. Take the ferry from Tanjung Balai Karimun to Belawanferry ferry
    40h 12m
    Rp 2,002,613–3,121,815

  6. Tram, bus, ferry

    1. Take the tram from Padang Besar to Sungai Petanitram tram
    2. Take the bus from Sungai Petani to Woodlands Checkpointbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Singapore Harbour Front to Tanjung Balai Karimunferry ferry
    4. Take the ferry from Tanjung Balai Karimun to Belawanferry ferry
    40h 26m
    Rp 1,529,571–2,975,819

Penang International Airport (PEN) to Kuala Namu International Airport (KNO) flights

Calendar49Weekly Planes
Duration53 minAverage Duration
TicketRp 624,703Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 476.6 km
  • Duration: 9h 20m

What companies run services between Padang Besar, Thailand and Medan, Indonesia?

There is no direct connection from Padang Besar to Medan. However, you can take the train 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 Kuala Namu International Airport (KNO), walk to Kuala Namu, then take the train to Medan. Alternatively, you can take a train from Padang Besar to Medan via Kuala Kangsar, Kuala Kangsar, Grantral Mall, Tai Seng, Harbourfront, Singapore Harbour Front, Tanjung Balai Karimun, and Belawan in around 38h 16m.

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