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How to get fromGeorge Town to Padang Besar (Station)by car ferry, tram, taxi, train, or car

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

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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
    RM 6–31

  2. 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 Besar (Station)taxi taxi
    2h 23m
    RM 322–392

  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
    RM 42–62

  4. Drive  185.5 km

    1. Drive from George Town to Padang Besar (Station)car car 185.5 km
    2h 15m
    RM 86–125

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from George Town to Padang Besar (Station)taxi taxi 185.5 km
    2h 15m
    RM 350–420

George Town to Padang Besar (Station) by car ferry and tram

Calendar133Weekly Services
Duration2h 48mAverage Duration
TicketRM 6Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 172.3 km
  • Duration: 2h 48m

What companies run services between George Town, Malaysia and Padang Besar (Station), Malaysia?

There is no direct connection from George Town to Padang Besar (Station). 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 the car ferry to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal then take the taxi to Padang Besar (Station).

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