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

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There are 5 ways to get from Padang Besar to Medan by tram, car ferry, plane, train, ferry, or bus

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  1. Tram, car ferry to Penang International Airport, fly, train

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    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 Kuala Namu International Airport (KNO)plane plane PEN - KNO
    4. Take the train from Kuala Namu to Medantrain train
    9h 20m
    Rp 679,548–1,719,154

  2. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Padang Besar to Jb Sentraltrain train Ets
    2. Take the ferry from Singapore Harbour Front to Tanjung Balai Karimunferry ferry
    3. Take the ferry from Tanjung Balai Karimun to Belawanferry ferry
    38h 23m
    Rp 1,290,560–2,616,665

  3. Train to Alor Setar, fly, train

    1. Take the train from Padang Besar to Alor Setartrain train
    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
    11h 1m
    Rp 1,253,186–5,673,286

  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 1,477,768–4,169,109

  5. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Padang Besar Perlis to Terminal Bukit Lagi Kangarbus bus R11
    2. Take the bus from Kangar 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
    42h 26m
    Rp 1,632,115–3,440,082

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

Calendar49Weekly Planes
Duration53 minAverage Duration
TicketRp 561,836Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 476.1 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 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 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 Jb Sentral, Johor Bahru, Resorts World Sentosa, Singapore Harbour Front, Tanjung Balai Karimun, and Belawan in around 38h 23m.

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