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

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There are 5 ways to get from Sadao to George Town 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 50m
    RM 13–43

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Sadao Checkpoint to George Town Hotel Transferbus bus Sadao Checkpoint - George Town Hotel Transfer
    3h 54m
    RM 127–131

  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 84–122

  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 49–74

  5. Drive  171.9 km

    1. Drive from Sadao to George Towncar car 171.9 km
    2h
    RM 92–133

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  • Distance: 188.1 km
  • Duration: 2h 50m

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

Zee Zenith Travel operates a bus from Sadao Checkpoint to George Town Hotel Transfer once daily. Tickets cost RM 101 and the journey takes 3h 40m.

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