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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 13–41

  2. Bus, car ferry

    1. Take the bus from Bukit Kayu Hitam to Butterworthbus bus
    2. Take the carferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    2h 59m
    RM 23–26

  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 73–105

  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 49–72

  5. Drive 171.9 km

    1. Drive from Sadao to George Towncar car 171.9 km
    2h
    RM 79–114

Questions & Answers

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

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

There is no direct connection from Sadao to Penang. However, you can drive to Padang Besar, take the vehicle to Butterworth, walk to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal, then take the car ferry to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Sadao to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal via Bukit Kayu Hitam, Butterworth, and Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal in around 2h 59m.

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