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How to get fromJB Sentral to Padang Besarby plane, train, bus or car

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There are 6 ways to get from JB Sentral to Padang Besar by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly from Senai International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Senai International Airport (JHB) to Alor Setar (AOR)plane plane JHB - AOR
    2. Take the train from Anak Bukit to Padang Besartrain train
    4h 25m
    ฿1,668–3,523

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from JB Larkin Terminal to Terminal Bersepadu Selatanbus bus
    2. Take the train from Kl Sentral to Bukit Mertajamtrain train Ets
    3. Take the train from Bukit Mertajam to Padang Besartrain train
    12h 33m
    ฿567–1,496

  3. Bus via Changlun

    1. Take the bus from Larkin Bus Terminal to Changloonbus bus Larkin Bus Terminal
    14h
    ฿662–1,033

  4. Drive 831 km

    1. Drive from JB Sentral to Padang Besarcar car 831 km
    8h 58m
    ฿2,932–4,234

  5. Bus to Singapore Changi Airport, fly, train

    1. Take the bus from Johor Bahru CIQ to Expo Stnbus bus
    2. Fly from Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) to Alor Setar (AOR)plane plane SIN - AOR
    3. Take the train from Anak Bukit to Padang Besartrain train
    8h 15m
    ฿2,812–5,906

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from JB Larkin Terminal to Terminal Bukit Lagibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Kangar to Padang Besarbus bus T11
    14h 23m
    ฿695–1,161

Senai International Airport (JHB) to Alor Setar (AOR) flights

Calendar9Weekly Planes
Duration2h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket฿1,400Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between JB Sentral, Malaysia and Padang Besar, Thailand?

KPB Express operates a bus from Larkin Bus Terminal to Changloon 3 times a day. Tickets cost ฿750–950 and the journey takes 10h 46m. Mayang Sari Express also services this route once daily.

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