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How to get fromTBS Kuala Lumpur to Padang Besarby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from TBS Kuala Lumpur to Padang Besar by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Bdr Tasek Selatan to Padang Besartrain train Ets
    5h 40m
    ฿110–550

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Bersepadu Selatan to Alor Setarbus bus
    2. Take the train from Alor Setar to Padang Besartrain train Butterworth
    6h 57m
    ฿480–1,136

  3. Drive 511.6 km

    1. Drive from TBS Kuala Lumpur to Padang Besarcar car 511.6 km
    5h 42m
    ฿1,921–2,775

  4. Fly from Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah, train

    1. Fly from Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah (SZB) to Alor Setar (AOR)plane plane SZB - AOR
    2. Take the train from Anak Bukit to Padang Besartrain train
    5h 3m
    ฿1,818–4,723

  5. Train via Kl Sentral

    1. Take the train from Kl Sentral to Padang Besartrain train Ets
    6h 29m
    ฿126–585

  6. Bus, train via George Town

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Bersepadu Selatan to Butterworthbus bus Tbs
    2. Take the train from Butterworth to Padang Besartrain train Butterworth
    7h 33m
    ฿808–1,126

  7. Train to Kuala Lumpur International Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the train from Bandar Tasik Selatan to Klia T2train train
    2. Fly from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Alor Setar (AOR)plane plane KUL - AOR
    3. Take the train from Anak Bukit to Padang Besartrain train
    5h 8m
    ฿1,129–3,905

Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah (SZB) to Alor Setar (AOR) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration1h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket฿1,986Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 527.9 km
  • Duration: 5h 40m

What companies run services between TBS Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia and Padang Besar, Thailand?

KTM Intercity operates a train from Bdr Tasek Selatan to Padang Besar twice daily. Tickets cost ฿110–550 and the journey takes 5h 40m.

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