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How to get fromPenang to Padang Besarby car ferry, train, car, or tram

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

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  1. Car ferry, train

    best
    1. Take the carferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    2. Take the train from Butterworth to Padang Besartrain train Butterworth
    2h 51m
    ฿356–486

  2. Car ferry, tram

    cheapest
    1. Take the carferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    2. Take the tram from Butterworth to Padang Besartram tram Padang Besar Line
    2h 54m
    ฿69–283

  3. Car ferry, drive

    1. Take the carferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    2. Drive from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Padang Besarcar car
    2h 20m
    ฿616–966

  4. Drive  183.6 km

    1. Drive from George Town to Padang Besarcar car 183.6 km
    2h 12m
    ฿700–1,011

Penang to Padang Besar by car ferry and train

Calendar126Weekly Services
Duration2h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket฿356Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 172.8 km
  • Duration: 2h 51m

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

There is no direct connection from Penang to Padang Besar. However, you can take the car ferry to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal, walk to Butterworth, then take the train to Padang Besar. Alternatively, you can take a car ferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Padang Besar via Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal in around 2h 20m.

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