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How to get fromBangkok to Bukit Mertajamby plane, train, bus, or car

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There are 8 ways to get from Bangkok to Bukit Mertajam by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly Don Mueang International Airport to Penang International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane plane DMK - PEN
    6h
    RM 354–861

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Hat Yaitrain train
    2. Take the train from Hat Yai to Padang Besartrain train
    3. Take the train from Padang Besar to Bukit Mertajamtrain train
    18h 20m
    RM 73–271

  3. Bus, Mini Van

    1. Take the bus from Southern Bus Terminal Bangkok to Hat Yai Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Hat Yai to Komtar Bus Terminalbus bus
    21h 22m
    RM 190–1,007

  4. Drive 1,122.2 km

    1. Drive from Bangkok to Bukit Mertajamcar car 1,122.2 km
    15h 49m
    RM 520–752

  5. Bus to Suvarnabhumi Airport, fly to Penang International Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from ตรงข้ามเอ็นที่กรุงเกษม;Opposite N at Krung Kasem to สนามบินสุวรรณภูมิbus bus
    2. Fly from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane plane BKK - PEN
    3. Take the bus from Sungai Nibong Bus Terminal to Bukit Mertajambus bus
    6h 28m
    RM 453–867

  6. Fly Don Mueang International Airport to Hat Yai, train

    1. Fly from Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) to Hat Yai (HDY)plane plane DMK - HDY
    2. Take the train from Hat Yai to Padang Besartrain train
    3. Take the train from Padang Besar to Bukit Mertajamtrain train
    7h 47m
    RM 219–572

  7. Fly Suvarnabhumi Airport to Hat Yai, train

    1. Fly from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Hat Yai (HDY)plane plane BKK - HDY
    2. Take the train from Hat Yai to Padang Besartrain train
    3. Take the train from Padang Besar to Bukit Mertajamtrain train
    8h 16m
    RM 231–630

  8. Bus, Minivan, train

    1. Take the bus from Bangkok Sai Tai Mai Terminal to Songkhlabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Hat Yai Bus Terminal to Padang Besarbus bus
    3. Take the train from Padang Besar to Bukit Mertajamtrain train
    24h 48m
    RM 146–963

Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) to Penang International Airport (PEN) flights

Calendar46Weekly Planes
Duration3h 14mAverage Duration
TicketRM 286Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,004.7 km
  • Duration: 6h

What companies run services between Bangkok, Thailand and Bukit Mertajam, Malaysia?

Thai AirAsia, Thai Lion Mentari, and two other airlines fly from Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) to Penang International Airport (PEN) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Bukit Mertajam via Hat Yai and Padang Besar in around 18h 20m.

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