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How to get fromGeorge Town to Sadaoby car ferry, tram, bus, car, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from George Town to Sadao by car ferry, tram, bus, 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
    3h 5m
    ฿105–340

  2. Car ferry, bus

    1. Take the carferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    2. Take the bus from Butterworth Bus Terminal to Changlunbus bus
    3h 55m
    ฿275–455

  3. 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 Sadaocar car
    2h 8m
    ฿565–865

  4. 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
    3h 8m
    ฿410–570

  5. Drive 170.5 km

    1. Drive from George Town to Sadaocar car 170.5 km
    2h
    ฿636–919

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 187.6 km
  • Duration: 3h 5m

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

There is no direct connection from George Town to Sadao. However, you can take the car ferry to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal, walk to Butterworth, take the vehicle to Padang Besar, then drive to Sadao. Alternatively, you can take a car ferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sadao via Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal, Butterworth Bus Terminal, and Changlun in around 3h 55m.

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