The train between Bangkok and Penang Sentral takes 18h 28m. The train runs, on average, once a week from Bangkok to Penang Sentral. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run on demand between Bangkok and Penang Sentral. Service times information will be available soon. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 18h 28m.
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No, there is no direct train from Bangkok to Penang Sentral. However, there are services departing from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal station and arriving at Butterworth station via Hat Yai station and Padang Besar station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 28m.
Bangkok to Penang Sentral train services, operated by State Railway of Thailand, depart from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal station.
Bangkok to Penang Sentral train services, operated by KTM Intercity, arrive at Butterworth station.
The distance between Bangkok and Penang Sentral is 929.7 km. The road distance is 1119 km.
There is no direct connection from Bangkok to Penang Sentral. However, you can take the train to Hat Yai, take the train to Padang Besar, walk to Padang Besar, then take the vehicle to Butterworth.