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

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

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  1. Train, drive

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    1. Take the train from Padang Besar to Hat Yaitrain train
    2. Take the train from Hat Yai to Sungai Koloktrain train
    3. Drive from Sungai Kolok to Tanah Merahcar car
    7h 26m
    RM 29–243

  2. Tram, bus

    1. Take the tram from Padang Besar to Sungai Petanitram tram Padang Besar Line / ...
    2. Take the bus from Sungai Petani to Tanah Merahbus bus Sungai Petani
    7h 56m
    RM 33–109

  3. Drive 296.5 km

    1. Drive from Padang Besar to Tanah Merahcar car 296.5 km
    4h 43m
    RM 138–199

  4. Tram, fly, train

    1. Take the tram from Padang Besar to Anak Bukittram tram
    2. Fly from Alor Setar (AOR) to Sultan Ismail Petra (KBR)plane plane AOR - KBR
    3. Take the train from Kampung Kok Pasir to Tanah Merahtrain train
    7h 9m
    RM 358–855

  5. Tram, bus via Alor Setar

    1. Take the tram from Padang Besar to Alor Startram tram Padang Besar Line / ...
    2. Take the bus from Alor Setar to Tanah Merah Stationbus bus Alor Setar
    9h 13m
    RM 37–119

  6. Train, car ferry, bus

    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. Take the bus from Sungai Nibong to Tanah Merah Stationbus bus
    10h 40m
    RM 106–157

Padang Besar to Tanah Merah by tram, foot, and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration7h 56mAverage Duration
TicketRM 33Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 300.5 km
  • Duration: 7h 26m

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

There is no direct connection from Padang Besar to Tanah Merah. However, you can take the train to Hat Yai, take the train to Sungai Kolok, then drive to Tanah Merah. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Padang Besar to Tanah Merah via Sungai Petani and Sungai Petani in around 7h 56m.

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