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How to get fromTanah Merah to Padang Besarby car, train, bus, tram, or plane

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

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  1. Drive, train

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    1. Drive from Tanah Merah to Sungai Kolokcar car
    2. Take the train from Sungai Kolok to Hat Yaitrain train 38
    3. Take the train from Hat Yai to Padang Besar Malaysiatrain train 45
    6h 7m
    ฿255–1,293

  2. Bus, tram

    1. Take the bus from Tanah Merah to Sungai Petanibus bus Tanah Merah
    2. Take the tram from Sungai Petani to Padang Besartram tram Padang Besar Line
    7h 37m
    ฿315–891

  3. Drive  296.7 km

    1. Drive from Tanah Merah to Padang Besarcar car 296.7 km
    4h 41m
    ฿1,137–1,642

  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Tanah Merah to Kg Kok Pasirtrain train
    2. Fly from Sultan Ismail Petra (KBR) to Alor Setar (AOR)plane plane KBR - AOR
    3. Take the train from Alor Setar to Padang Besartrain train
    8h 4m
    ฿2,727–6,209

  5. Bus, tram via Alor Setar

    1. Take the bus from Tanah Merah Station to Alor Setarbus bus Tanah Merah
    2. Take the tram from Alor Setar to Padang Besartram tram Padang Besar Line
    8h 14m
    ฿367–987

  6. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Tanah Merah Station to Alor Setarbus bus Tanah Merah
    2. Take the train from Alor Setar to Padang Besartrain train Butterworth
    8h 15m
    ฿349–997

Sultan Ismail Petra (KBR) to Alor Setar (AOR) flights

Calendar31Weekly Planes
Duration4h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket฿2,479Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 305.8 km
  • Duration: 6h 7m

What companies run services between Tanah Merah, Malaysia and Padang Besar, Thailand?

There is no direct connection from Tanah Merah to Padang Besar. However, you can drive to Sungai Kolok, take the train to Hat Yai, take the train to Padang Besar Malaysia, then drive to Padang Besar. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tanah Merah to Padang Besar via Sungai Petani, Sungai Petani, and Padang Besar in around 7h 37m.

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