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

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There are 8 ways to get from Padang Besar to Mersing by train, bus, tram, car, or plane

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  1. Train, bus via Kuala Lumpur

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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 Mersingbus bus
    11h 43m
    RM 46–207

  2. Tram, bus

    1. Take the tram from Padang Besar to Alor Startram tram Padang Besar Line / ...
    2. Take the bus from Alor Setar to Mersingbus bus
    13h 25m
    RM 78–95

  3. Drive 851.8 km

    1. Drive from Padang Besar to Mersingcar car 851.8 km
    9h 34m
    RM 396–571

  4. 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 JB Sentral to Terminal Bas Kota Tinggibus bus
    4. Take the bus from Kota Tinggi to Terminal Bas Mersingbus bus
    8h 15m
    RM 307–643

  5. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Padang Besar to Butterworthtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Butterworth to Kuantanbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Terminal Sentral Kuantan to Mersingbus bus
    15h 57m
    RM 117–242

  6. Tram to Alor Setar, fly to Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah, 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 bus from Terminal Bersepadu Selatan to Mersingbus bus
    10h 34m
    RM 216–792

  7. Train to Hat Yai, fly to Singapore Changi Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from Padang Besar to Hat Yaitrain train
    2. Fly from Hat Yai (HDY) to Singapore Changi Airport (SIN)plane plane HDY - SIN
    3. Take the bus from Kovan Hub Bus Terminal to Mersingbus bus
    11h 46m
    RM 507–1,217

  8. Tram to Alor Setar, fly to Kuala Lumpur International Airport, train, 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 train from Klia T2 to Bandar Tasik Selatantrain train
    4. Take the bus from Terminal Bersepadu Selatan to Mersingbus bus
    10h 46m
    RM 164–610

Alor Setar (AOR) to Senai International Airport (JHB) flights

Calendar10Weekly Planes
Duration2h 22mAverage Duration
TicketRM 242Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 869 km
  • Duration: 11h 43m

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

There is no direct connection from Padang Besar to Mersing. 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 Mersing. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Padang Besar to Mersing via Alor Star and Alor Setar in around 13h 25m.

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