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

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There are 7 ways to get from Padang Besar to Myanmar by train, plane, car, bus, taxi, or tram

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  1. Train to Hat Yai, fly to Mae Sot, drive

    best
    1. Take the train from Padang Besar to Hat Yaitrain train
    2. Fly from Hat Yai (HDY) to Mae Sot (MAQ)plane plane HDY - MAQ
    3. Drive from Mae Sot (MAQ) to Kawkareikcar car
    8h 55m
    $197–396

  2. Train, drive, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Padang Besar to Hat Yaitrain train
    2. Take the train from Hat Yai to Nakhon Pathomtrain train
    3. Take the train from Nakhon Phathom to Chong Khaeptrain train
    4. Drive from Chong Khaep to Thayetchaung, Myanmarcar car
    5. Take the train from Thayetchaung, Myanmar to Mawlamyine stationtrain train
    6. Take the bus from Mawlamyine to Yangon Aung Mingalarbus bus
    42h 46m
    $55–154

  3. Minivan, bus, train, drive

    1. Take the bus from Padang Besar to Hat Yai Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Hat Yai Bus Terminal to Southern Bus Terminal Bangkokbus bus
    3. Take the train from Wat Suwan to Wang Photrain train
    4. Drive from Wang Pho to Thayetchaung, Myanmarcar car
    5. Take the train from Thayetchaung, Myanmar to Mawlamyine stationtrain train
    6. Take the bus from Mawlamyine to Yangon Aung Mingalarbus bus
    43h 53m
    $78–138

  4. Drive 1,701.6 km

    1. Drive from Padang Besar to Yangoncar car 1,701.6 km
    24h 51m
    $193–279

  5. Taxi to Trang Airport, fly to Yangon International Airport

    1. Take the taxi from Padang Besar to Trang-Airport-TSTtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Trang Airport (TST) to Yangon International Airport (RGN)plane plane TST - RGN
    9h 3m
    $208–439

  6. Train to Hat Yai, fly to Yangon International Airport

    1. Take the train from Padang Besar to Hat Yaitrain train
    2. Fly from Hat Yai (HDY) to Yangon International Airport (RGN)plane plane HDY - RGN
    9h 33m
    $143–369

  7. Tram to Alor Setar, fly to Yangon International Airport

    1. Take the tram from Padang Besar to Anak Bukittram tram
    2. Fly from Alor Setar (AOR) to Yangon International Airport (RGN)plane plane AOR - RGN
    9h 49m
    $346–811

Hat Yai (HDY) to Mae Sot (MAQ) flights

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration4h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket$191Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 1,210.8 km
  • Duration: 8h 55m

What companies run services between Padang Besar, Thailand and Myanmar?

There is no direct connection from Padang Besar to Myanmar. However, you can take the train to Hat Yai, walk to Kim Yong Market, take the bus to Hat Yai Airport, walk to Hat Yai (HDY) airport, fly to Mae Sot (MAQ), then drive to Kawkareik. Alternatively, you can take a train from Padang Besar to Yangon via Hat Yai, Nakhon Phathom, Chong Khaep, Thayetchaung, Myanmar, Mawlamyine station, Mawlamyine, and Yangon Aung Mingalar in around 42h 46m.

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