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

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There are 5 ways to get from Padang Besar to Tanah Merah by train, car, bus, or tram

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  1. Train, drive

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    1. Take the train from Padang Besar to Hat Yaitrain train 46
    2. Take the train from Hat Yai to Sungai Koloktrain train 171
    3. Drive from Sungai Kolok to Tanah Merahcar car
    5h 45m
    RM 31–249

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Padang Besar to Sungai Petanitrain train Padang Besar
    2. Take the bus from Sungai Petani to Tanah Merahbus bus Sungai Petani
    7h 58m
    RM 33–122

  3. Drive  296.5 km

    1. Drive from Padang Besar to Tanah Merahcar car 296.5 km
    4h 39m
    RM 158–229

  4. 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
    8h 3m
    RM 36–109

  5. Train, bus via Alor Setar

    1. Take the train from Padang Besar to Alor Setartrain train Padang Besar
    2. Take the bus from Alor Setar to Tanah Merah Stationbus bus Alor Setar
    9h 15m
    RM 37–118

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

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration7h 58mAverage Duration
TicketRM 33Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 300.1 km
  • Duration: 5h 45m

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 train from Padang Besar to Tanah Merah via Sungai Petani and Sungai Petani in around 7h 58m.

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