There are 9 ways to get from Padang Besar to Johor Bahru by tram, plane, train, bus, or car
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Tram to Alor Setar, fly to Senai International Airport
best- Take the tram from Padang Besar to Anak Bukittram
- Fly from Alor Setar (AOR) to Senai International Airport (JHB)plane AOR - JHB
4h 6mRM 211–610Train
cheapest- Take the train from Padang Besar to Jb Sentraltrain Ets
9h 46mRM 24–104Minivan, bus
- Take the bus from Padang Besar to Hat Yai Bus Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Hatyai to Woodlands Checkpoint, Singaporebus
16hRM 208Drive 831.7 km
- Drive from Padang Besar to Johor Bahrucar 831.7 km
9h 3mRM 386–557Tram to Alor Setar, fly to Seletar Airport
- Take the tram from Padang Besar to Anak Bukittram
- Fly from Alor Setar (AOR) to Seletar Airport (XSP)plane AOR - XSP
9h 48mRM 678–1,155Tram to Alor Setar, fly to Singapore Changi Airport
- Take the tram from Padang Besar to Anak Bukittram
- Fly from Alor Setar (AOR) to Singapore Changi Airport (SIN)plane AOR - SIN
7h 51mRM 507–802Train to Ipoh, fly to Senai International Airport
- Take the train from Padang Besar to Ipohtrain
- Fly from Ipoh (IPH) to Senai International Airport (JHB)plane IPH - JHB
7h 3mRM 199–815Train to Hat Yai, fly to Singapore Changi Airport
- Take the train from Padang Besar to Hat Yaitrain
- Fly from Hat Yai (HDY) to Singapore Changi Airport (SIN)plane HDY - SIN
8h 19mRM 413–980Train via Kulai
- Take the train from Arau to Kulaitrain Southbound
11h 44mRM 133–152
Padang Besar to Johor Bahru by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Padang Besar to Johor Bahru is to train which costs RM 24 - RM 110 and takes 9h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Padang Besar to Johor Bahru is to tram and fly which takes 4h 6m and costs RM 210 - RM 650.
No, there is no direct bus from Padang Besar to Johor Bahru. However, there are services departing from Padang Besar and arriving at Woodlands Checkpoint, Singapore via Hat Yai Bus Terminal and Hatyai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h.
No, there is no direct train from Padang Besar to Johor Bahru. However, there are services departing from Padang Besar and arriving at Jb Sentral via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 46m.
The distance between Padang Besar and Johor Bahru is 726 km. The road distance is 831.7 km.
The best way to get from Padang Besar to Johor Bahru without a car is to Minivan and bus which takes 16h and costs RM 209.
It takes approximately 4h 6m to get from Padang Besar to Johor Bahru, including transfers.
Padang Besar to Johor Bahru bus services, operated by Local Minivan Thailand, depart from Padang Besar station.
Padang Besar to Johor Bahru train services, operated by KTM Intercity, depart from Padang Besar station.
The best way to get from Padang Besar to Johor Bahru is to train which takes 9h 46m and costs RM 24 - RM 110. Alternatively, you can Minivan and bus, which costs RM 209 and takes 16h.
What companies run services between Padang Besar, Thailand and Johor Bahru, Malaysia?
KTM Intercity operates a train from Padang Besar to Jb Sentral twice daily. Tickets cost RM 22–100 and the journey takes 9h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Padang Besar to Woodlands Checkpoint, Singapore via Hat Yai Bus Terminal, Thanon Nipatuthit 2, and Hatyai in around 16h.
- Website
- fireflyz.com.my
Flights from Alor Setar to Seletar Airport via Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 490–1,400
Flights from Alor Setar to Seletar Airport via Senai International Airport, Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 12m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- RM 340–1,400
Flights from Alor Setar to Singapore Changi Airport via Kuala Lumpur
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- RM 650–750
- Website
- malaysiaairlines.com
Flights from Alor Setar to Seletar Airport via Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 490–1,400
Flights from Alor Setar to Seletar Airport via Senai International Airport, Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 12m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- RM 340–1,400
Flights from Alor Setar to Singapore Changi Airport via Kuala Lumpur
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 51m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- RM 650–750
- Website
- airasia.com
Flights from Alor Setar to Senai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- RM 180–550
Flights from Alor Setar to Senai International Airport via Kuala Lumpur
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- RM 180–550
Flights from Alor Setar to Singapore Changi Airport via Kuala Lumpur
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 450–650
Flights from Ipoh to Senai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 170–470
- Website
- flyscoot.com
Flights from Hat Yai to Singapore Changi Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 340–700
- Website
- malindoair.com
Flights from Alor Setar to Singapore Changi Airport via Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Friday to Sunday
- Estimated price
- RM 440–1,300
- Phone
- +603 - 9779 1200
- callcenter@ktmb.com.my
- Website
- KTMB
Tram from Padang Besar to Anak Bukit
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 1–19
- Website
- KTMB
- Shuttle
- RM 1–3
- Express
- RM 12–19
Train from Padang Besar to Jb Sentral
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- RM 22–100
- Website
- KTMB
- Shuttle
- RM 22–35
- Express
- RM 65–100
Tram from Padang Besar to Anak Bukit
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 1–19
- Website
- KTMB
- Shuttle
- RM 1–3
- Express
- RM 12–19
Tram from Padang Besar to Anak Bukit
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 1–19
- Website
- KTMB
- Shuttle
- RM 1–3
- Express
- RM 12–19
Train from Padang Besar to Ipoh
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 59m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 8–45
- Website
- KTMB
- Shuttle
- RM 8–12
- Express
- RM 30–45
Train from Padang Besar to Hat Yai
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 1–17
- Website
- KTMB
- Shuttle
- RM 1–2
- Express
- RM 11–17
- Phone
- 1690
- sarabanklang@railway.co.th
- Website
- railway.co.th
Train from Padang Besar to Hat Yai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- RM 1–110
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- railway.co.th
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- RM 75–110
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- RM 12–15
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- RM 1–3
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- RM 31–34
- Phone
- +603 - 9779 1200
- callcenter@ktmb.com.my
- Website
- KTM
Train from Arau to Kulai
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 1m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- RM 122
- Website
- KTM
- Silver
- RM 73–78
- Gold
- RM 122
- Platinum
- RM 160–175
Bus from Padang Besar to Hat Yai Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 7
- Phone
- 074 223 059
- Website
- 12go.asia
Bus from Hatyai to Woodlands Checkpoint, Singapore
- Ave. Duration
- 13h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 202
- Book at
- 12go.asia
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Booking & Getting There
Padang Besar to Johor Bahru bus services, operated by Local Minivan Thailand, arrive at Hat Yai Bus Terminal station.
Padang Besar to Johor Bahru train services, operated by KTM Intercity, arrive at Jb Sentral station.
Yes, the driving distance between Padang Besar to Johor Bahru is 832 km. It takes approximately 9h 3m to drive from Padang Besar to Johor Bahru.
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