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

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  1. Bus, fly to Mae Sot, drive

    best
    1. Take the bus from Padang Besar Immigration Checkpoint to Hat Yai Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Hat Yai (HDY) to Mae Sot (MAQ)plane plane HDY - MAQ
    3. Drive from Mae Sot (MAQ) to Kawkareikcar car
    7h 36m
    $217–470

  2. Train, drive, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Padang Besar to Phatthalungtrain train 46
    2. Take the train from Phatthalung to Nakhon Pathomtrain train 32
    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
    41h 19m
    $61–157

  3. Minivan, bus, train, drive

    1. Take the bus from Padang Besar to Hat Yai Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from P Plus Express Hat Yai to Lang Suan Van Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Chumphon to Salayatrain train 32
    4. Take the train from Salaya to Wang Photrain train
    5. Drive from Wang Pho to Thayetchaung, Myanmarcar car
    6. Take the train from Thayetchaung, Myanmar to Mawlamyine stationtrain train
    7. Take the bus from Mawlamyine to Yangon Aung Mingalarbus bus
    42h 45m
    $75–150

  4. Drive  1,701.2 km

    1. Drive from Padang Besar to Yangoncar car 1,701.2 km
    24h 47m
    $232–334

  5. Bus, fly to Yangon International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Padang Besar Immigration Checkpoint to Hat Yai Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Hat Yai (HDY) to Yangon International Airport (RGN)plane plane HDY - RGN
    7h 49m
    $152–362

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

Calendar25Weekly Planes
Duration6h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket$173Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,192.1 km
  • Duration: 7h 36m

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 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 Phatthalung, Nakhon Phathom, Chong Khaep, Thayetchaung, Myanmar, Mawlamyine station, Mawlamyine, and Yangon Aung Mingalar in around 41h 19m.

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