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How to get fromGeorge Town to Padang Besarby car ferry, tram, car, or train

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There are 4 ways to get from George Town to Padang Besar by car ferry, tram, car, or train

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  1. Car ferry, tram

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    1. Take the carferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    2. Take the tram from Butterworth to Padang Besartram tram Padang Besar Line
    2h 48m
    ฿51–256

  2. Car ferry, drive

    1. Take the carferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    2. Drive from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Padang Besarcar car
    2h 20m
    ฿616–966

  3. Car ferry, train

    1. Take the carferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    2. Take the train from Butterworth to Padang Besartrain train Butterworth
    2h 51m
    ฿356–486

  4. Drive  183.6 km

    1. Drive from George Town to Padang Besarcar car 183.6 km
    2h 12m
    ฿697–1,007

George Town to Padang Besar by car ferry and tram

Calendar133Weekly Services
Duration2h 48mAverage Duration
Ticket฿51Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 172.3 km
  • Duration: 2h 48m

What companies run services between George Town, Malaysia and Padang Besar, Thailand?

There is no direct connection from George Town to Padang Besar. However, you can take the car ferry to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal, walk to Butterworth, then take the vehicle to Padang Besar. Alternatively, you can take a car ferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Padang Besar via Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal in around 2h 20m.

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