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

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

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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 car ferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    2h 32m
    RM 6–31

  2. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Padang Besar to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    2h 20m
    RM 80–115

  3. Train, car ferry

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

  4. Drive 184.5 km

    1. Drive from Padang Besar to George Towncar car 184.5 km
    2h 12m
    RM 86–124

Padang Besar to Penang by tram and car ferry

Calendar91Weekly Services
Duration2h 32mAverage Duration
TicketRM 6Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Padang Besar to Penang.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 172.2 km
  • Duration: 2h 32m

What companies run services between Padang Besar, Thailand 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 a vehicle from Padang Besar to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal via Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal in around 2h 20m.

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