QuestionHat Yai
Penang to Hat Yai — drive Sadao or train Padang Besar?
Family of 4 with luggage. Car vs train+van — which is less hassle with kids?
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Train Padang Besar Penang KL if handle border walk — van station ~50 baht/person Hat Yai clock tower ignore touts 100 baht 2 min ride. Drive Sadao fine immigration queues unpredictable weekends 40 min Saturday. Kids bags private car door-to-door comfort wins. Total KL train route ~5 hours smooth Malaysian weekenders standard.
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KL → Padang Besar train → van. Total ~5 hours, smooth. Ignore touts charging 100 baht for 2 min ride at station.