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How to get fromSadao to Penangby tram, car ferry, bus, car, or train

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

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  1. Tram, car ferry

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    1. Take the tram from Padang Besar to Butterworthtram tram Padang Besar Line
    2. Take the carferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    2h 49m
    RM 13–42

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Sadao Checkpoint to George Town Hotel Transferbus bus Sadao Checkpoint - George Town Hotel Transfer
    3h 54m
    RM 144–149

  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Sadao 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 7m
    RM 74–106

  4. Train, car ferry

    1. Take the train from Padang Besar to Butterworthtrain train Padang Besar
    2. Take the carferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    2h 50m
    RM 49–73

  5. Drive  171.9 km

    1. Drive from Sadao to George Towncar car 171.9 km
    2h
    RM 80–116

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  • Distance: 188 km
  • Duration: 2h 49m

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

Zee Zenith Travel operates a bus from Sadao Checkpoint to George Town Hotel Transfer once daily. Tickets cost RM 118 and the journey takes 3h 40m.

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