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

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There are 6 ways to get from Tanah Merah to Padang Besar by car, train, bus, plane, 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
    3. Take the train from Hat Yai to Padang Besartrain train
    6h 6m
    ฿236–1,264

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Tanah Merah to Sungai Petanibus bus Tanah Merah
    2. Take the train from Sungai Petani to Padang Besartrain train Butterworth
    7h 17m
    ฿295–1,002

  3. Drive  296.7 km

    1. Drive from Tanah Merah to Padang Besarcar car 296.7 km
    4h 41m
    ฿1,128–1,629

  4. Bus, fly, tram

    1. Take the bus from Majlis Daerah Tanah Merah to Stesen Bas Kota Bharubus bus
    2. Fly from Sultan Ismail Petra (KBR) to Alor Setar (AOR)plane plane KBR - AOR
    3. Take the tram from Anak Bukit to Padang Besartram tram
    8h 37m
    ฿2,773–6,184

  5. 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
    ฿313–879

  6. 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 57m
    ฿357–970

Tanah Merah to Padang Besar by bus, foot, and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration7h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket฿295Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 300.9 km
  • Duration: 6h 6m

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, then take the train to Padang Besar. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tanah Merah to Padang Besar via Sungai Petani and Sungai Petani in around 7h 17m.

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