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

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There are 4 ways to get from Tanah Merah to Padang Besar by car, train, bus, or tram

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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
    ฿288–1,343

  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
    ฿318–896

  3. Drive  296.7 km

    1. Drive from Tanah Merah to Padang Besarcar car 296.7 km
    4h 37m
    ฿1,350–1,950

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Tanah Merah to Kangarbus bus Tanah Merah
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Bukit Lagi Kangar to Terminal Padang Besar Perlisbus bus R11
    9h 35m
    ฿411–1,428

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  • Distance: 305.8 km
  • Duration: 6h 7m

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

You can take a bus from Tanah Merah to Terminal Padang Besar Perlis via Terminal Bukit Lagi Kangar in around 9h 35m.

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