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

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There are 11 ways to get from Bangkok to George Town by plane, bus, train, tram, car ferry, ferry, 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
    5h 14m
    RM 309–722

  2. Train, tram, car ferry via Bang Bamru

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Bang Bamru to Padang Besar Malaysiatrain train 45
    2. Take the tram from Padang Besar to Butterworthtram tram
    3. Take the carferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    20h 4m
    RM 116–246

  3. Bus, Mini Van

    1. Take the bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Hat Yai Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Hat Yai to Komtar Bus Terminalbus bus
    19h
    RM 187–972

  4. Ferry

    1. Take the ferry from Bangkok Khao San to Koh Tao Pierferry ferry
    2. Take the ferry from Koh Tao Songserm to Na Thon Koh Samui Songsermferry ferry
    3. Take the ferry from Na Thon Pier Seatran Ferry to Bus Terminal Komtarferry ferry
    20h 14m
    RM 420–495

  5. Fly Suvarnabhumi Airport to Penang International Airport

    1. Fly from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane plane BKK - PEN
    5h 43m
    RM 479–761

  6. Fly Don Mueang International Airport to Hat Yai, bus, tram, car ferry

    1. Fly from Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) to Hat Yai (HDY)plane plane DMK - HDY
    2. Take the bus from Hat Yai Airport to KTM Malaysia Railaway Station sidebus bus
    3. Take the tram from Padang Besar to Butterworthtram tram
    4. Take the carferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    8h 4m
    RM 342–567

  7. Fly Suvarnabhumi Airport to Hat Yai, bus, tram, car ferry

    1. Fly from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Hat Yai (HDY)plane plane BKK - HDY
    2. Take the bus from Hat Yai Airport to KTM Malaysia Railaway Station sidebus bus
    3. Take the tram from Padang Besar to Butterworthtram tram
    4. Take the carferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    8h 33m
    RM 391–617

  8. Train, tram, car ferry

    1. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Padang Besar Malaysiatrain train 45
    2. Take the tram from Padang Besar to Butterworthtram tram
    3. Take the carferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    21h 25m
    RM 116–142

  9. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Mochit Terminal to Komtarbus bus Mochit Terminal - Komtar
    25h 2m
    RM 272–273

  10. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Bangkok 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
    15h 59m
    RM 519–751

  11. Drive  1,134.7 km

    1. Drive from Bangkok to George Towncar car 1,134.7 km
    15h 51m
    RM 526–760

Bangkok to George Town by bus

Calendar14Weekly Buses
Duration19hAverage Duration
TicketRM 187Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 995 km
  • Duration: 5h 14m

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

Thai AirAsia, Thai Lion Mentari, and Malindo Airways fly from Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) to Penang International Airport (PEN) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Komtar Bus Terminal via Hat Yai in around 19h.

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