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How to get fromKuching to Padang Besarby plane, train, car ferry, ferry or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Kuching to Padang Besar by plane, train, car ferry, ferry, or bus

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  1. Fly to Alor Setar, train

    best
    1. Fly from Kuching International Airport (KCH) to Alor Setar (AOR)plane plane KCH - AOR
    2. Take the train from Alor Setar to Padang Besartrain train
    6h 47m
    ฿2,807–4,567

  2. Fly to Penang International Airport, car ferry, train

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Kuching International Airport (KCH) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane plane KCH - PEN
    2. Take the car ferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    3. Take the train from Butterworth to Padang Besartrain train
    6h 39m
    ฿1,610–3,617

  3. Fly to Hat Yai, train

    1. Fly from Kuching International Airport (KCH) to Hat Yai (HDY)plane plane KCH - HDY
    2. Take the train from Hat Yai to Padang Besartrain train
    7h 6m
    ฿3,252–7,302

  4. Fly to Langkawi International Airport, ferry, bus

    1. Fly from Kuching International Airport (KCH) to Langkawi International Airport (LGK)plane plane KCH - LGK
    2. Take the ferry from Langkawi Ferry Terminal to Kuala Perlisferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Kangar to Padang Besarbus bus
    9h 21m
    ฿2,718–4,667

Kuching International Airport (KCH) to Alor Setar (AOR) flights

Calendar33Weekly Planes
Duration4h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket฿1,973Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Kuching to Padang Besar. However, you can take the taxi to Kuching International Airport (KCH) airport, fly to Alor Setar (AOR), walk to Lapangan Terbang Sultan Abdul Halim, take the bus to Pekan Rabu, walk to Alor Setar, then take the train to Padang Besar. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Kuching International Airport (KCH) airport, fly to Penang International Airport (PEN), walk to Penang Airport, take the bus to Weld Quay, walk to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal, take the car ferry to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal, walk to Butterworth, then take the train to Padang Besar.

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