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How to get fromPadang Besar to Penangby tram, car ferry, taxi, train, or car

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

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  1. Tram, car ferry

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    1. Take the tram from Padang Besar to Butterworthtram tram Padang Besar Line
    2. Take the carferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    2h 32m
    RM 6–31

  2. Taxi, car ferry

    1. Take the taxi from Padang Besar to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminaltaxi taxi
    2. Take the carferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    2h 21m
    RM 325–384

  3. Train, car ferry

    1. Take the train from Padang Besar to Butterworthtrain train Padang Besar
    2. Take the carferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    2h 32m
    RM 44–59

  4. Drive 185.4 km

    1. Drive from Padang Besar to George Towncar car 185.4 km
    2h 13m
    RM 85–123

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Padang Besar to George Towntaxi taxi 185.4 km
    2h 13m
    RM 350–420

Padang Besar to Penang by tram and car ferry

Calendar133Weekly Services
Duration2h 32mAverage Duration
TicketRM 6Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 172.3 km
  • Duration: 2h 32m

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

There is no direct connection from Padang Besar to Penang. However, you can take the vehicle to Butterworth, walk to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal, then take the car ferry to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal then take the car ferry to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal.

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