There are 5 ways to get from Sadao to Penang by tram, car ferry, bus, car, 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- Take the tram from Padang Besar to Butterworthtram Padang Besar Line
- Take the car ferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry
2h 50mRM 28–67Bus, car ferry
cheapest- Take the bus from Bukit Kayu Hitam to Butterworthbus
- Take the car ferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry
2h 58mRM 23–26Drive, car ferry
- Drive from Sadao to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcar
- Take the car ferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry
2h 7mRM 71–102Train, car ferry
- Take the train from Padang Besar to Butterworthtrain Padang Besar
- Take the car ferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry
2h 50mRM 26–33Drive 171.3 km
- Drive from Sadao to George Towncar 171.3 km
1h 58mRM 77–111
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Sadao to Penang is to bus and car ferry which costs RM 22 - RM 26 and takes 2h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Sadao to Penang is to drive which takes 1h 58m and costs RM 75 - RM 110.
The distance between Sadao and Penang is 188 km. The road distance is 171.3 km.
It takes approximately 2h 50m to get from Sadao to Penang, including transfers.
Penang is 1h ahead of Sadao. It is currently 1:51 AM in Sadao and 2:51 AM in Penang.
Yes, the driving distance between Sadao to Penang is 171 km. It takes approximately 1h 58m to drive from Sadao to Penang.
There are 2549+ hotels available in Penang.
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 58m.
- Phone
- +603 - 9779 1200
- callcenter@ktmb.com.my
- Website
- ktmb.com.my
Tram from Padang Besar to Butterworth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 19–55
- Website
- https://www.ktmb.com.my
- Express Economy
- RM 19–26
- Shuttle
- RM 19–55
- Express First
- RM 30–40
- Phone
- +603 - 9779 1200
- callcenter@ktmb.com.my
- Website
- ktmb.com.my
Train from Padang Besar to Butterworth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 17–21
- Website
- https://www.ktmb.com.my/Komuter.html
- Phone
- +603 7728 8789
- helpdesk@eticketing.my
- Website
- 12go.asia
Bus from Bukit Kayu Hitam to Butterworth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 14
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Phone
- 04-375 2400
- info@penangport.com.my
- Website
- penangport.com.my
Car ferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 2
- Schedules at
- penangport.com.my
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