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How to get fromPadang Besar to Penang Airport (PEN)by tram, car ferry, bus, train, car, plane, or rideshare

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There are 8 ways to get from Padang Besar to Penang Airport (PEN) by tram, car ferry, bus, train, car, plane, or rideshare

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  1. Tram, car ferry, bus

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    1. Take the tram from Padang Besar to Butterworthtram tram
    2. Take the carferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    3. Take the bus from Weld Quay to Penang Airportbus bus 401
    3h 49m
    RM 8–36

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Padang Besar to Alor Setartrain train Padang Besar
    2. Take the bus from Alor Setar to Sungai Nibong Bus Terminalbus bus
    5h 20m
    RM 28–50

  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Padang Besar to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcar car
    2. Take the carferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    2h 35m
    RM 81–118

  4. Tram to Alor Setar, fly

    1. Take the tram from Padang Besar to Anak Bukittram tram
    2. Fly from Alor Setar (AOR) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane plane AOR - PEN
    4h 34m
    RM 222–892

  5. Tram

    1. Take the tram from Padang Besar to Butterworthtram tram Padang Besar Line
    4h 4m
    RM 13–43

  6. Airport Transfer

    1. Take the rideshare from Padang Besar to Penang-PENrideshare rideshare 187.3 km
    2h 15m

  7. Drive 187.3 km

    1. Drive from Padang Besar to Penang Airport (PEN)car car 187.3 km
    2h 15m
    RM 86–125

  8. Train to Hat Yai, fly

    1. Take the train from Padang Besar to Hat Yaitrain train
    2. Fly from Hat Yai (HDY) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane plane HDY - PEN
    9h 4m
    RM 299–875

Alor Setar (AOR) to Penang International Airport (PEN) flights

Calendar53Weekly Planes
Duration4h 8mAverage Duration
TicketRM 204Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 195.7 km
  • Duration: 3h 49m

What companies run services between Padang Besar, Thailand and Penang Airport (PEN), Malaysia?

KTM Intercity operates a vehicle from Padang Besar to Butterworth hourly. Tickets cost RM 4–29 and the journey takes 1h 51m.

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