PADANG BESAR
Padang Besar is a border market, a shopper's haunt for Malaysians seeking good bargains. It is a great place for shoppers who want to sample the best of both countries. Items at bargain prices are found here. They include leather goods, household items, clothing and more. There is even a duty-free shop here.
TRANSPORT TO PADANG BESAR
1- TRAIN
There is a daily express train of the Kereta Api Tanah Melayu (KTM) between Kuala Lumpur and Bangkok, which actually comes from Singapore. Somewhere between 16.00 and 17.00 hours the train departs from KLSentral in Kuala Lumpur.You can choose first or second class sleeper accommodation, or third class (seat only). The train comes to a halt at PADANG BESAR, where a very long platform connects the Malaysian service with its Thai counterpart.
2-BUS
You can also do the journey by bus. Buses from Kuala Lumpur are leaving from the Puduraya Bus Station (counter 21, 22 and 23). These buses are going daily. Times of departure are: 9.30am, 10.30 am, 9.30pm and 10.30pm. The fare is about RM40.- Please contact the operators for most updated information. You'll arrive at Jalan Masjid in Padang Besar.There are also buses going from other cities to the Thai Border, like from Penang. on Penang they will leave from Sungai Nibong Bus Terminal.
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