What is the cheapest way to get from Penang to Sadao?

The cheapest way to get from Penang to Sadao is to car ferry and tram which costs ฿100 - ฿340 and takes 3h 27m.

What is the fastest way to get from Penang to Sadao?

The fastest way to get from Penang to Sadao is to drive which takes 2h and costs ฿600 - ฿950.

How far is it from Penang to Sadao?

The distance between Penang and Sadao is 188 km. The road distance is 170.5 km.

How long does it take to get from Penang to Sadao?

It takes approximately 3h 8m to get from Penang to Sadao, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Penang and Sadao?

Sadao is 1h behind Penang. It is currently 5:15 PM in Penang and 4:15 PM in Sadao.

Can I drive from Penang to Sadao?

Yes, the driving distance between Penang to Sadao is 170 km. It takes approximately 2h to drive from Penang to Sadao.

Where can I stay near Sadao?

There are 146+ hotels available in Sadao.

Penang to Sadao - 5 ways to travel via train, car ferry, bus, car, and tram

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There are 5 ways to get from Penang to Sadao by car ferry, train, bus, car, or tram

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Car ferry, train
best
1. Take the car ferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry
2. Take the train from Butterworth to Padang Besartrain Butterworth
3h 8m
฿410–560
Car ferry, tram
cheapest
1. Take the car ferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry
2. Take the tram from Butterworth to Padang Besartram Padang Besar Line / ...
3h 27m
฿105–340
Car ferry, bus
1. Take the car ferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry
2. Take the bus from Butterworth Bus Terminal to Changlunbus
3h 55m
฿275–445
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry
2. Drive from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Sadaocar
2h 8m
฿565–865
Drive 170.5 km
1. Drive from George Town to Sadaocar 170.5 km
2h
฿639–923

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Distance: 188.2 km
Duration: 3h 8m

What companies run services between Penang, Malaysia and Sadao, Thailand?

There is no direct connection from Penang to Sadao. However, you can take the car ferry to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal, walk to Butterworth, take the train to Padang Besar, then drive to Sadao. Alternatively, you can take a car ferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sadao via Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal, Butterworth Bus Terminal, and Changlun in around 3h 55m.

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