What is the cheapest way to get from Sadao to George Town?

The cheapest way to get from Sadao to George Town is to bus and car ferry which costs RM 22 - RM 26 and takes 2h 58m.

What is the fastest way to get from Sadao to George Town?

The fastest way to get from Sadao to George Town is to drive which takes 1h 57m and costs RM 75 - RM 120.

How far is it from Sadao to George Town?

The distance between Sadao and George Town is 188 km. The road distance is 171.3 km.

How long does it take to get from Sadao to George Town?

It takes approximately 2h 50m to get from Sadao to George Town, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Sadao and George Town?

George Town is 1h ahead of Sadao. It is currently 4:23 AM in Sadao and 5:23 AM in George Town.

Can I drive from Sadao to George Town?

Yes, the driving distance between Sadao to George Town is 171 km. It takes approximately 1h 57m to drive from Sadao to George Town.

Where can I stay near George Town?

There are 2576+ hotels available in George Town.

Sadao to George Town - 6 ways to travel via train, tram, car ferry, bus

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Tram, car ferry
best
1. Take the tram from Padang Besar to ButterworthPadang Besar Line
2. Take the car ferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal
2h 50m
RM 28–67
Bus, car ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bukit Kayu Hitam to Butterworth
2. Take the car ferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal
2h 58m
RM 23–26
Drive, car ferry
1. Drive from Sadao to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal
2. Take the car ferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal
2h 6m
RM 73–105
Taxi, fly
1. Take the taxi from Sadao to Hat-Yai-Airport-HDY
2. Fly from Hat Yai (HDY) to Penang International Airport (PEN)HDY - PEN
5h 8m
RM 394–578
Train, car ferry
1. Take the train from Padang Besar to ButterworthPadang Besar
2. Take the car ferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal
2h 50m
RM 26–34
Drive 171.3 km
1. Drive from Sadao to George Town171.3 km
1h 57m
RM 79–114

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

38Weekly Planes

4h 57mAverage Duration

RM 186Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Sadao to George Town.

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Distance: 187.9 km
Duration: 2h 50m

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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