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How to get fromPulau Pangkor to Padang Besarby ferry, bus, train, or tram

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

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  1. Ferry, bus, train

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Sungai Pinang Ferry Terminal to Lumut Jettyferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Lumut to Butterworthbus bus
    3. Take the train from Butterworth to Padang Besartrain train
    7h 8m
    ฿581–921
  2. Ferry, bus, tram

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Sungai Pinang Ferry Terminal to Lumut Jettyferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Lumut to Butterworthbus bus
    3. Take the tram from Butterworth to Padang Besartram tram
    7h 28m
    ฿276–691
  3. Ferry, bus, train via Alor Setar

    1. Take the ferry from Sungai Pinang Ferry Terminal to Lumut Jettyferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Lumut to Butterworthbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Penang Sentral to Alor Setarbus bus
    4. Take the train from Alor Setar to Padang Besartrain train
    9h 11m
    ฿531–851

Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Pulau Pangkor to Padang Besar. However, you can take the ferry to Lumut Jetty, walk to Lumut, take the bus to Butterworth, walk to Butterworth, then take the train to Padang Besar. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Sungai Pinang Ferry Terminal to Padang Besar via Lumut Jetty, Lumut, Butterworth, and Butterworth in around 7h 28m.

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