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

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There are 5 ways to get from Kuching to Padang Besar by plane, bus, train, car ferry, tram, ferry, or car

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  1. Fly to Hat Yai, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Kuching International Airport (KCH) to Hat Yai (HDY)plane plane KCH - HDY
    2. Take the bus from Hat Yai Airport to KTM Malaysia Railaway Station sidebus bus
    6h 22m
    ฿6,727–9,757

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

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Kuching International Airport (KCH) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane plane KCH - PEN
    2. Take the carferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    3. Take the tram from Butterworth to Padang Besartram tram
    6h 42m
    ฿1,762–4,234

  3. Fly to Alor Setar, train

    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 51m
    ฿4,091–7,410

  4. Fly to Langkawi International Airport, ferry, drive

    1. Fly from Kuching International Airport (KCH) to Langkawi International Airport (LGK)plane plane KCH - LGK
    2. Take the ferry from Langkawi International Airport to Tammalang Pierferry ferry
    3. Drive from Tammalang Pier to Bukit Ketricar car
    10h 44m
    ฿5,123–8,582

  5. Fly to Ipoh, train

    1. Fly from Kuching International Airport (KCH) to Ipoh (IPH)plane plane KCH - IPH
    2. Take the train from Ipoh to Padang Besartrain train
    8h 40m
    ฿4,467–9,613

Kuching International Airport (KCH) to Hat Yai (HDY) flights

Calendar23Weekly Planes
Duration4h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket฿2,590Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,313 km
  • Duration: 6h 22m

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 Hat Yai (HDY), walk to Hat Yai Airport, then take the bus to KTM Malaysia Railaway Station side. Alternatively, 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.

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