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How to get fromPadang to Simpang Empatby plane, car ferry, train, bus, ferry, car, or tram

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There are 8 ways to get from Padang to Simpang Empat by plane, car ferry, train, bus, ferry, car, or tram

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  1. Fly to Penang International Airport, car ferry, train

    best
    1. Fly from Minangkabau International Airport (PDG) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane plane PDG - PEN
    2. Take the carferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    3. Take the train from Butterworth to Bagan Seraitrain train
    9h 31m
    RM 214–965

  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 Malacca Mahkota Medical Centre to Kliabus bus
    4. Take the train from Klia T1 to KL Sentraltrain train
    5. Take the train from Kl Sentral to Taipingtrain train Ets
    20h 30m
    RM 188–399

  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 Taipingtrain train Ets
    18h 19m
    RM 203–358

  4. Fly to Ipoh, tram

    1. Fly from Minangkabau International Airport (PDG) to Ipoh (IPH)plane plane PDG - IPH
    2. Take the tram from Ipoh to Kamuntingtram tram
    13h 4m
    RM 372–1,699

  5. Fly to Kuala Lumpur International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Minangkabau International Airport (PDG) to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)plane plane PDG - KUL
    2. Take the train from Klia T2 to KL Sentraltrain train
    3. Take the train from Kl Sentral to Taipingtrain train
    9h 33m
    RM 204–701

  6. Fly to Alor Setar, train

    1. Fly from Minangkabau International Airport (PDG) to Alor Setar (AOR)plane plane PDG - AOR
    2. Take the train from Alor Setar to Taipingtrain train
    11h 11m
    RM 270–1,220

  7. Fly to Sultan Ismail Petra, bus

    1. Fly from Minangkabau International Airport (PDG) to Sultan Ismail Petra (KBR)plane plane PDG - KBR
    2. Take the bus from Kota Bharu to Kamuntingbus bus
    14h 44m
    RM 317–1,339

  8. Bus, ferry

    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 707 Hotel Malacca to First World Genting Highlandsbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Genting Highlands to Simpang Empatbus bus
    23h 6m
    RM 253–371

Minangkabau International Airport (PDG) to Penang International Airport (PEN) flights

Calendar38Weekly Planes
Duration4h 32mAverage Duration
TicketRM 183Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 795.8 km
  • Duration: 9h 31m

What companies run services between Padang, Indonesia and Simpang Empat, Malaysia?

There is no direct connection from Padang to Simpang Empat. However, you can take the bus to Padang Airport, walk to Minangkabau International Airport (PDG) airport, fly to Penang International Airport (PEN), walk to Penang Airport, take the bus to Weld Quay, walk to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal, take the car ferry to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal, walk to Butterworth, take the train to Bagan Serai, then take the taxi to Simpang Empat. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Padang to Simpang Empat via Dumai Terminal AKAP, Dumai, Port Dickson, Klia T1, Kl Sentral, Kl Sentral, and Taiping in around 18h 19m.

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