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

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

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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 28–154

  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 33–104

  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 Kg Kok Pasir to Tanah Merahtrain train
    7h 13m
    RM 358–755

  5. 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
    8h
    RM 33–122

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Kangar to Tanah Merahbus bus Kangar
    9h 56m
    RM 43–147

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?

Ekspres Perdana operates a bus from Kangar to Tanah Merah once daily. Tickets cost RM 40–110 and the journey takes 7h 17m.

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