There are 5 ways to get from Padang Besar to Tumpat by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train
best- Take the train from Padang Besar to Hat Yaitrain 46
- Take the train from Hat Yai to Sungai Koloktrain 171 / ...
5h 42mRM 30–244Minivan, bus
- Take the bus from Padang Besar to Hat Yai Bus Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Hat Yai Bus Station to Sungai Kolok Bus Stationbus Hat Yai Bus Station - Sungai Kolok Bus Station
6h 30mRM 121–135Drive 292.9 km
- Drive from Padang Besar to Tumpatcar 292.9 km
4h 36mRM 162–234Train, fly
- Take the train from Padang Besar to Anak Bukittrain
- Fly from Alor Setar (AOR) to Sultan Ismail Petra (KBR)plane AOR - KBR
5h 53mRM 397–850Train, bus
- Take the train from Padang Besar to Sungai Petanitrain Padang Besar
- Take the bus from Sungai Petani to Pasir Masbus Sungai Petani
9h 58mRM 34–147
Padang Besar to Tumpat by train, foot, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Padang Besar to Tumpat is to train which costs RM 29 - RM 250 and takes 5h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Padang Besar to Tumpat is to drive which takes 4h 36m and costs RM 160 - RM 240.
No, there is no direct bus from Padang Besar to Tumpat station. However, there are services departing from Padang Besar and arriving at Sungai Kolok Bus Station via Hat Yai Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Padang Besar to Tumpat. However, there are services departing from Padang Besar and arriving at Sungai Kolok via Hat Yai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 42m.
The distance between Padang Besar and Tumpat is 296 km. The road distance is 292.9 km.
The best way to get from Padang Besar to Tumpat without a car is to train and bus which takes 9h 58m and costs RM 30 - RM 150.
It takes approximately 5h 42m to get from Padang Besar to Tumpat, including transfers.
Padang Besar to Tumpat bus services, operated by Local Minivan Thailand, depart from Padang Besar station.
Padang Besar to Tumpat train services, operated by State Railway of Thailand, depart from Padang Besar station.
The best way to get from Padang Besar to Tumpat is to train which takes 5h 42m and costs RM 29 - RM 250. Alternatively, you can Minivan and bus, which costs RM 120 - RM 140 and takes 6h 30m.
What companies run services between Padang Besar, Thailand and Tumpat, Malaysia?
You can take a train from Padang Besar to Tumpat via Hat Yai and Sungai Kolok in around 5h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Padang Besar to Tumpat via Hat Yai Bus Terminal, Hat Yai Bus Station, and Sungai Kolok Bus Station in around 6h 30m.
- Website
- fireflyz.com.my
Flights from Alor Setar to Sultan Ismail Petra via Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 700–1,200
Flights from Alor Setar to Sultan Ismail Petra via Kuala Lumpur
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Monday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- RM 300–650
- Website
- malaysiaairlines.com
Flights from Alor Setar to Sultan Ismail Petra via Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 700–1,200
Flights from Alor Setar to Sultan Ismail Petra via Kuala Lumpur
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Monday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- RM 300–650
- Website
- airasia.com
Flights from Alor Setar to Sultan Ismail Petra via Kuala Lumpur
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 330–800
- Phone
- 1690
- [email protected]
- Website
- railway.co.th
Train from Padang Besar to Hat Yai
- Ave. Duration
- 39 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- RM 1–110
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- railway.co.th
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- RM 75–110
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- RM 11–14
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- RM 1–3
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- RM 30–33
Train from Hat Yai to Sungai Kolok
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 8–110
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- railway.co.th
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- RM 75–110
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- RM 16–20
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- RM 8–12
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- RM 40–44
- Phone
- +603 - 9779 1200
- [email protected]
- Website
- KTM Intercity
Train from Padang Besar to Anak Bukit
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 15–21
- Website
- KTM Intercity
Train from Padang Besar to Sungai Petani
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 30–45
- Website
- KTM Intercity
- Phone
- +603 - 9779 1200
- [email protected]
- Website
- KTMB
Train from Padang Besar to Anak Bukit
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- RM 1–18
- Website
- KTMB
- Shuttle
- RM 1–3
- Express
- RM 12–18
Train from Padang Besar to Sungai Petani
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 3–25
- Website
- KTMB
- Shuttle
- RM 3–5
- Express
- RM 17–25
Bus from Padang Besar to Hat Yai Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 6
- [email protected]
- Website
- Zee Zenith Travel
Bus from Hat Yai Bus Station to Sungai Kolok Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 94
- Schedules at
- Zee Zenith Travel
- Phone
- +609-765 6000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Ekspres Perdana
Bus from Sungai Petani to Pasir Mas
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 30–90
- Website
- Ekspres Perdana
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Booking & Getting There
Padang Besar to Tumpat bus services, operated by Local Minivan Thailand, arrive at Hat Yai Bus Terminal station.
Padang Besar to Tumpat train services, operated by State Railway of Thailand, arrive at Hat Yai station.
Yes, the driving distance between Padang Besar to Tumpat is 293 km. It takes approximately 4h 36m to drive from Padang Besar to Tumpat.
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