There are 2 ways to get from Perak to Padang Besar by tram, train, or car
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Perak to Padang Besar by tram and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Perak to Padang Besar is to tram and train which costs ฿240 - ฿490 and takes 4h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Perak to Padang Besar is to drive which takes 3h 30m and costs ฿1000 - ฿1600.
No, there is no direct train from Perak to Padang Besar. However, there are services departing from Ipoh and arriving at Padang Besar via Bukit Mertajam. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 4m.
The distance between Perak and Padang Besar is 296 km. The road distance is 305.1 km.
The best way to get from Perak to Padang Besar without a car is to tram and train which takes 4h 4m and costs ฿240 - ฿490.
It takes approximately 4h 4m to get from Perak to Padang Besar, including transfers.
Perak to Padang Besar train services, operated by KTM Intercity, depart from Ipoh station.
Perak to Padang Besar train services, operated by KTM Intercity, arrive at Bukit Mertajam station.
Yes, the driving distance between Perak to Padang Besar is 305 km. It takes approximately 3h 30m to drive from Perak to Padang Besar.
There are 137+ hotels available in Padang Besar.
What companies run services between Perak, Malaysia and Padang Besar, Thailand?
There is no direct connection from Perak 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 drive from Ipoh to Padang Besar in around 3h 30m.
- Phone
- +603 - 9779 1200
- callcenter@ktmb.com.my
- Website
- ktmb.com.my
Tram from Ipoh to Bukit Mertajam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ฿120–330
- Website
- https://www.ktmb.com.my
- Express Economy
- ฿130–190
- Shuttle
- ฿120–330
- Express First
- ฿210–270
- 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
- ฿120–160
- Website
- https://www.ktmb.com.my/Komuter.html
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