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

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

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  1. Fly to Alor Setar, train

    best
    1. Fly from Minangkabau International Airport (PDG) to Alor Setar (AOR)plane plane PDG - AOR
    2. Take the train from Anak Bukit to Padang Besartrain train
    8h 7m
    ฿2,784–10,314

  2. Bus, ferry, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Padang to Dumai Terminal AKAPbus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Dumai to Melakaferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Melaka Sentral to Sungai Petanibus bus
    4. Take the train from Sungai Petani to Padang Besartrain train
    24h 46m
    ฿1,990–2,878

  3. Bus, ferry, drive, train

    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 Kl Sentral to Bukit Mertajamtrain train Ets
    6. Take the train from Bukit Mertajam to Padang Besartrain train
    21h 20m
    ฿2,024–3,090

  4. 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
    ฿2,589–12,414

  5. Bus, ferry, train via Seremban

    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 train from Alor Setar to Padang Besartrain train
    25h 2m
    ฿2,555–2,765

  6. Bus, ferry, train via Seremban #2

    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 Butterworthbus bus
    5. Take the train from Butterworth to Padang Besartrain train
    25h 14m
    ฿2,365–3,185

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

Calendar25Weekly Planes
Duration5h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket฿2,495Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 867.6 km
  • Duration: 8h 7m

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 train 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, Kl Sentral, and Bukit Mertajam in around 21h 20m.

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