There are 3 ways to get from Padang Besar to Simpang Empat by train, bus, or car
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The cheapest way to get from Padang Besar to Simpang Empat is to train which costs RM 35 - RM 90 and takes 2h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Padang Besar to Simpang Empat is to train which takes 2h 24m and costs RM 35 - RM 90.
The distance between Padang Besar and Simpang Empat is 234 km. The road distance is 229.2 km.
The best way to get from Padang Besar to Simpang Empat without a car is to train which takes 2h 24m and costs RM 35 - RM 90.
It takes approximately 2h 24m to get from Padang Besar to Simpang Empat, including transfers.
The best way to get from Padang Besar to Simpang Empat is to train which takes 2h 24m and costs RM 35 - RM 90. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs RM 65 - RM 80 and takes 5h 45m.
Yes, the driving distance between Padang Besar to Simpang Empat is 229 km. It takes approximately 2h 37m to drive from Padang Besar to Simpang Empat.
There are 279+ hotels available in Simpang Empat.
What companies run services between Padang Besar, Thailand and Simpang Empat, Malaysia?
KTM Intercity operates a train from Padang Besar to Kamunting 3 times a day. Tickets cost RM 20–70 and the journey takes 2h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Padang Besar to Simpang Empat via Kangar and Bagan Serai in around 5h 45m.
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- Phone
- +603 - 9779 1200
- callcenter@ktmb.com.my
- Website
- ktmb.com.my
Train from Padang Besar to Kamunting
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- RM 20–70
- Website
- https://www.ktmb.com.my
- Express Economy
- RM 20–28
- Shuttle
- RM 26–70
- Express First
- RM 35–50
- Phone
- 019 - 2436350
- info@maralinergroup.com
- Website
- maralinergroup.my
Bus from Padang Besar to Kangar
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 4–6
- Website
- https://maralinergroup.my/mybas/index.html
- Website
- saniexpress.com.my
Bus from Kangar to Bagan Serai
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 48m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 37–41
- Website
- https://saniexpress.com.my/
- Schedules at
- https://saniexpress.com.my/
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