Penang to Hat Yai — drive Sadao or train Padang Besar?

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Family of 4 with luggage. Car vs train+van — which is less hassle with kids?

Accepted Answer

Train Padang Besar if you can handle one border walk. Driving Sadao fine too but immigration queues unpredictable on weekends. Van from Padang Besar ~50 baht per person.

Answer

With kids and bags, private car door to door might win. Train is adventure, not comfort.

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Penang to Hat Yai — drive Sadao or train Padang Besar?

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