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

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There are 7 ways to get from Tanah Merah to Padang Besar by car, train, bus, taxi, 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
    RM 29–154

  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 24m
    RM 36–126

  3. Drive 299.6 km

    1. Drive from Tanah Merah to Padang Besarcar car 299.6 km
    4h 44m
    RM 138–199

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Tanah Merah to Padang Besartaxi taxi 299.6 km
    4h 44m
    RM 490–600

  5. 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 Anak Bukit to Padang Besartrain train
    6h 53m
    RM 347–858

  6. 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 31m
    RM 36–106

  7. Bus, train via Alor Setar

    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 41m
    RM 41–121

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

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration7h 24mAverage Duration
TicketRM 36Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 300.9 km
  • Duration: 6h 6m

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

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 24m.

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