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

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There are 5 ways to get from George Town to Padang Besar by car ferry, train, taxi, tram, or car

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  1. Car ferry, train

    best
    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
    RM 42–62

  2. Car ferry, tram

    cheapest
    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 / ...
    3h 11m
    RM 6–31

  3. Car ferry, taxi

    1. Take the carferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    2. Take the taxi from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Padang Besartaxi taxi
    2h 22m
    RM 322–382

  4. Drive 183.6 km

    1. Drive from George Town to Padang Besarcar car 183.6 km
    2h 14m
    RM 85–123

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from George Town to Padang Besartaxi taxi 183.6 km
    2h 14m
    RM 350–420

George Town to Padang Besar by car ferry and train

Calendar126Weekly Services
Duration2h 51mAverage Duration
TicketRM 42Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 172.8 km
  • Duration: 2h 51m

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

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 train to Padang Besar. Alternatively, you can take the car ferry to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal then take the taxi to Padang Besar.

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