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How to get fromPenang to Padang Besar (Station)by car ferry, train, taxi, tram, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Penang to Padang Besar (Station) by car ferry, train, taxi, tram, or car

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  1. Car ferry, train

    best
    1. Take the car ferry 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
    RM 42–62

  2. Car ferry, tram

    cheapest
    1. Take the car ferry 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 / ...
    3h 11m
    RM 6–31

  3. Car ferry, taxi

    1. Take the car ferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    2. Take the taxi from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Padang Besar (Station)taxi taxi
    2h 24m
    RM 322–382

  4. Drive 184.4 km

    1. Drive from George Town to Padang Besar (Station)car car 184.4 km
    2h 16m
    RM 86–124

  5. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from George Town to Padang Besar (Station)taxi taxi 184.4 km
    2h 16m
    RM 350–420

Penang to Padang Besar (Station) by car ferry and train

Calendar126Weekly Services
Duration2h 51mAverage Duration
TicketRM 42Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 172.8 km
  • Duration: 2h 51m

What companies run services between Penang, Malaysia and Padang Besar (Station), Malaysia?

There is no direct connection from Penang to Padang Besar (Station). 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 the car ferry to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal then take the taxi to Padang Besar (Station).

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