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How to get fromPadang Besar to Sungai Nibongby tram, car ferry, bus, train, or car

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

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  1. Tram, car ferry, line 303 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 (M1) Jetty A to SK Sungai Nibongbus bus 401 / ...
    3h 49m
    RM 8–34

  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
    4h 35m
    RM 27–48

  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 30m
    RM 80–117

  4. Drive 181.4 km

    1. Drive from Padang Besar to Sungai Nibongcar car 181.4 km
    2h 10m
    RM 84–121

Padang Besar to Sungai Nibong by tram, car ferry, and bus

Calendar133Weekly Services
Duration3h 49mAverage Duration
TicketRM 8Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 187.4 km
  • Duration: 3h 49m

What companies run services between Padang Besar, Thailand and Sungai Nibong, Penang, Malaysia?

There is no direct connection from Padang Besar to Sungai Nibong. However, you can take the vehicle to Butterworth, walk to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal, take the car ferry to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal, walk to (M1) Jetty A, then take the line 401 bus to SK Sungai Nibong. Alternatively, you can take a train from Padang Besar to Sungai Nibong Bus Terminal via Alor Setar and Alor Setar in around 4h 35m.

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