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How to get fromPadang to Padang Besarby plane, tram, bus, ferry, car, or train

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

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  1. Fly to Alor Setar, tram

    best
    1. Fly from Minangkabau International Airport (PDG) to Alor Setar (AOR)plane plane PDG - AOR
    2. Take the tram from Anak Bukit to Padang Besartram tram
    8h 5m
    ฿2,088–9,310

  2. Bus, ferry, drive, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Padang to Dumai Terminal AKAPbus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Dumai to Port Dicksonferry ferry
    3. Drive from Port Dickson to Klia T1car car
    4. Take the train from Klia T1 to KL Sentraltrain train
    5. Take the train from Kuala Lumpur to Padang Besartrain train Ets
    20h 51m
    ฿1,774–2,904

  3. Fly to Hat Yai, train

    1. Fly from Minangkabau International Airport (PDG) to Hat Yai (HDY)plane plane PDG - HDY
    2. Take the train from Hat Yai to Padang Besartrain train
    8h 45m
    ฿2,785–9,160

  4. Bus, ferry, train

    1. Take the bus from Padang to Dumai Terminal AKAPbus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Dumai to Port Dicksonferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Terminal Port Dickson to Ktm Serembanbus bus
    4. Take the train from Seremban to Padang Besartrain train Ets
    22h 54m
    ฿1,804–2,474

  5. Bus, ferry, tram

    1. Take the bus from Padang to Dumai Terminal AKAPbus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Dumai to Port Dicksonferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Terminal Port Dickson to Terminal Onebus bus
    4. Take the bus from Seremban to Alor Setarbus bus
    5. Take the tram from Alor Setar to Padang Besartram tram
    24h 19m
    ฿2,449–2,784

  6. Bus, ferry, train via Sungai Petani

    1. Take the bus from Padang to Dumai Terminal AKAPbus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Dumai to Port Dicksonferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Terminal Port Dickson to Terminal Onebus bus
    4. Take the bus from Seremban Terminal 1 to Sungai Petanibus bus
    5. Take the train from Kobah to Padang Besartrain train
    25h 25m
    ฿2,349–3,044

Minangkabau International Airport (PDG) to Alor Setar (AOR) flights

Calendar25Weekly Planes
Duration5h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket฿1,917Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 868.4 km
  • Duration: 8h 5m

What companies run services between Padang, Indonesia and Padang Besar, Thailand?

There is no direct connection from Padang to Padang Besar. However, you can take the bus to Padang Airport, walk to Minangkabau International Airport (PDG) airport, fly to Alor Setar (AOR), take the taxi to Anak Bukit, then take the vehicle to Padang Besar. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Padang to Padang Besar via Dumai Terminal AKAP, Dumai, Port Dickson, Klia T1, Kl Sentral, Kl1079 Kl Sentral, Kl1925 Jabatan Warisan Negara, and Kuala Lumpur in around 20h 51m.

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