There are 4 ways to get from Terminal Meru Raya to Padang Besar by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Ipoh to Padang BesarEts
4h 24m฿197–774Bus, train
- Take the bus from Terminal Meru Raya to Parit Buntar
- Take the bus from Hentian Raya Parit Buntar to (M1) Penang Sentral
- Take the train from Butterworth to Padang Besar
5h 21m฿404–455Drive 295.1 km
- Drive from Terminal Meru Raya to Padang Besar295.1 km
3h 18m฿1,086–1,568Bus
- Take the bus from Terminal Meru Raya to Kangar
- Take the bus from Kangar to Padang BesarT11
8h 28m฿276–330
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Terminal Meru Raya to Padang Besar is to bus which costs ฿270 - ฿330 and takes 8h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Terminal Meru Raya to Padang Besar is to drive which takes 3h 18m and costs ฿1000 - ฿1600.
No, there is no direct bus from Terminal Meru Raya to Padang Besar. However, there are services departing from Terminal Meru Raya and arriving at Padang Besar via Kangar. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 28m.
The distance between Terminal Meru Raya and Padang Besar is 309 km. The road distance is 295.1 km.
The best way to get from Terminal Meru Raya to Padang Besar without a car is to train which takes 4h 24m and costs ฿190 - ฿800.
It takes approximately 4h 24m to get from Terminal Meru Raya to Padang Besar, including transfers.
Terminal Meru Raya to Padang Besar bus services, operated by Express Kesatuan, depart from Terminal Meru Raya station.
The best way to get from Terminal Meru Raya to Padang Besar is to train which takes 4h 24m and costs ฿190 - ฿800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ฿270 - ฿330 and takes 8h 28m.
Terminal Meru Raya to Padang Besar bus services, operated by Express Kesatuan, arrive at Kangar station.
Yes, the driving distance between Terminal Meru Raya to Padang Besar is 295 km. It takes approximately 3h 18m to drive from Terminal Meru Raya to Padang Besar.
What companies run services between Terminal Meru Raya, Malaysia and Padang Besar, Thailand?
KTM Intercity operates a train from Ipoh to Padang Besar 3 times a day. Tickets cost ฿180–750 and the journey takes 2h 57m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Terminal Meru Raya to Padang Besar via Kangar in around 8h 28m.
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- Phone
- +603 - 9779 1200
- callcenter@ktmb.com.my
- Website
- ktmb.com.my
Train from Ipoh to Padang Besar
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 57m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ฿180–750
- Website
- https://www.ktmb.com.my
- Express Economy
- ฿180–250
- Shuttle
- ฿270–750
- Express First
- ฿370–480
- Phone
- +603 - 9779 1200
- callcenter@ktmb.com.my
- Website
- ktmb.com.my
Train from Butterworth to Padang Besar
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ฿130–170
- Website
- https://www.ktmb.com.my/Komuter.html
- Website
- easybook.com
Bus from Terminal Meru Raya to Parit Buntar
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ฿250
- Schedules at
- easybook.com
- Book at
- easybook.com
- Phone
- 04-255 8000
- rapidcare@prasarana.com.my
- Website
- facebook.com
Bus from Hentian Raya Parit Buntar to (M1) Penang Sentral
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ฿24–35
- Schedules at
- facebook.com
- Phone
- +60165217775
- kesatuanexpress@gmail.com
- Website
- easybook.com
Bus from Terminal Meru Raya to Kangar
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 43m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ฿250–290
- Book at
- easybook.com
- Phone
- 019-2179072
- info@maralinergroup.my
- Website
- maralinergroup.my
Bus from Terminal Meru Raya to Kangar
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 16m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿241–245
- Website
- https://maralinergroup.my/
- Phone
- 019 - 2436350
- info@maralinergroup.com
- Website
- maralinergroup.my
Bus from Kangar to Padang Besar
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ฿35–45
- Website
- https://maralinergroup.my/mybas/index.html
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