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How to get fromSadao to George Townby tram, car ferry, bus, car, taxi, plane or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Sadao to George Town by tram, car ferry, bus, car, taxi, plane, or train

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  1. Tram, car ferry

    best
    1. Take the tram from Padang Besar to ButterworthtramPadang Besar Line
    2. Take the car ferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry
    2h 50m
    RM 28–67

  2. Bus, car ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bukit Kayu Hitam to Butterworthbus
    2. Take the car ferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry
    2h 58m
    RM 23–26

  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Sadao to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcar
    2. Take the car ferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry
    2h 6m
    RM 73–105

  4. Taxi, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Sadao to Hat-Yai-Airport-HDYtaxi
    2. Fly from Hat Yai (HDY) to Penang International Airport (PEN)planeHDY - PEN
    5h 8m
    RM 394–578

  5. Train, car ferry

    1. Take the train from Padang Besar to ButterworthtrainPadang Besar
    2. Take the car ferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry
    2h 50m
    RM 26–34

  6. Drive 171.3 km

    1. Drive from Sadao to George Towncar171.3 km
    1h 57m
    RM 79–114

Hat Yai (HDY) to Penang International Airport (PEN) flights

Calendar38Weekly Planes
Duration4h 57mAverage Duration
TicketRM 186Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Sadao, Thailand and George Town, Malaysia?

There is no direct connection from Sadao to George Town. 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 58m.

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