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How to get fromPadang Besar to Pulau Pangkorby train, bus, ferry, or tram

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There are 3 ways to get from Padang Besar to Pulau Pangkor by train, bus, ferry, or tram

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  1. Train, bus, ferry

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    1. Take the train from Padang Besar to Ipohtrain train Ets
    2. Take the bus from Medan Kidd to Pantai Remisbus bus 46
    3. Take the ferry from Marina Island Jetty to Pangkor Jettyferry ferry
    6h 9m
    RM 41–80

  2. Tram, bus, ferry

    1. Take the tram from Padang Besar to Sungai Petanitram tram
    2. Take the bus from Sungai Petani to Lumut Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Marina Island Jetty to Pangkor Jettyferry ferry
    7h 35m
    RM 77–120

  3. Train, bus, ferry via George Town

    1. Take the train from Padang Besar to Butterworthtrain train
    2. Take the bus from Butterworth to Lumutbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Lumut Jetty to Sungai Pinang Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    9h 59m
    RM 87–117

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 380.9 km
  • Duration: 6h 9m

What companies run services between Padang Besar, Thailand and Pulau Pangkor, Malaysia?

There is no direct connection from Padang Besar to Pulau Pangkor. However, you can take the train to Ipoh, walk to Medan Kidd, take the bus to Pantai Remis, take the taxi to Marina Island Jetty, then take the ferry to Pangkor Jetty. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Padang Besar to Pangkor Jetty via Sungai Petani, Sungai Petani, Lumut Bus Station, and Marina Island Jetty in around 7h 35m.

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