There are 3 ways to get from Padang Rengas to Padang Besar by tram, train, bus, or car
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Tram, train
best- Take the tram from Padang Rengas to Bukit Mertajamtram Ipoh Line
- Take the train from Bukit Mertajam to Padang Besartrain Butterworth
3h 24m฿150–328Bus, train
- Take the bus from Kuala Kangsar to Sungai Petanibus
- Take the train from Sungai Petani to Padang Besartrain Butterworth
5h 48m฿224–446Drive 261.4 km
- Drive from Padang Rengas to Padang Besarcar 261.4 km
3h 4m฿947–1,367
Padang Rengas to Padang Besar by tram and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Padang Rengas to Padang Besar is to tram and train which costs ฿150 - ฿330 and takes 3h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Padang Rengas to Padang Besar is to drive which takes 3h 4m and costs ฿900 - ฿1400.
No, there is no direct train from Padang Rengas to Padang Besar. However, there are services departing from Padang Rengas and arriving at Padang Besar via Bukit Mertajam. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 24m.
The distance between Padang Rengas and Padang Besar is 247 km. The road distance is 261.4 km.
The best way to get from Padang Rengas to Padang Besar without a car is to tram and train which takes 3h 24m and costs ฿150 - ฿330.
It takes approximately 3h 24m to get from Padang Rengas to Padang Besar, including transfers.
Padang Rengas to Padang Besar train services, operated by KTM Intercity, depart from Padang Rengas station.
Padang Rengas to Padang Besar train services, operated by KTM Intercity, arrive at Bukit Mertajam station.
Yes, the driving distance between Padang Rengas to Padang Besar is 261 km. It takes approximately 3h 4m to drive from Padang Rengas to Padang Besar.
There are 13+ hotels available in Padang Besar.
What companies run services between Padang Rengas, Malaysia and Padang Besar, Thailand?
There is no direct connection from Padang Rengas to Padang Besar. However, you can take the vehicle to Bukit Mertajam, walk to Bukit Mertajam, then take the train to Padang Besar. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Padang Rengas to Padang Besar via Kuala Kangsar, Kuala Kangsar, Sungai Petani, and Sungai Petani in around 5h 48m.
- Phone
- +603 - 9779 1200
- callcenter@ktmb.com.my
- Website
- ktmb.com.my
Tram from Padang Rengas to Bukit Mertajam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ฿19–170
- Website
- https://www.ktmb.com.my
- Shuttle
- ฿19–28
- Express
- ฿110–170
- Phone
- +603 - 9779 1200
- callcenter@ktmb.com.my
- Website
- ktmb.com.my
Train from Bukit Mertajam to Padang Besar
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ฿130–160
- Website
- https://www.ktmb.com.my/Komuter.html
Train from Sungai Petani to Padang Besar
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ฿100–130
- Website
- https://www.ktmb.com.my/Komuter.html
- Phone
- 017-6592527
- talk2us@parkmayberhad.com.my
- Website
- transnasional.com.my
Bus from Kuala Kangsar to Sungai Petani
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ฿120–210
- Website
- https://www.transnasional.com.my/
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