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

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

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  1. Fly to Alor Setar, train

    best
    1. Fly from Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah (SZB) to Alor Setar (AOR)plane plane SZB - AOR
    2. Take the train from Alor Setar to Padang Besartrain train
    4h 7m
    ฿2,091–5,110

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Kuala Lumpur to Padang Besartrain train Ets
    7h 16m
    ฿178–649

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Shah Alam to Kangarbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Bukit Lagi Kangar to Terminal Padang Besar Perlisbus bus R11
    9h 13m
    ฿629–1,419

  4. Drive  503.5 km

    1. Drive from Shah Alam to Padang Besarcar car 503.5 km
    5h 31m
    ฿2,291–3,309

  5. Fly to Langkawi International Airport, ferry, drive

    1. Fly from Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah (SZB) to Langkawi International Airport (LGK)plane plane SZB - LGK
    2. Take the ferry from Langkawi International Airport to Tammalang Pierferry ferry
    3. Drive from Tammalang Pier to Bukit Ketricar car
    8h 11m
    ฿2,923–8,082

  6. Train via Sa27 Bulatan Kayangan

    1. Take the train from Kuala Lumpur to Padang Besartrain train Northbound
    8h 2m
    ฿680–707

Shah Alam to Padang Besar by bus and train

Calendar35Weekly Services
Duration8h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket฿680Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 484.9 km
  • Duration: 4h 7m

What companies run services between Shah Alam, Malaysia and Padang Besar, Thailand?

KTM Intercity operates a train from Kuala Lumpur to Padang Besar every 3 hours. Tickets cost ฿110–550 and the journey takes 5h 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Terminal Shah Alam to Terminal Padang Besar Perlis via Kangar and Terminal Bukit Lagi Kangar in around 9h 13m.

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