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How to get fromBangkok to George Town Penangby plane, bus, train, car, or car ferry

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There are 7 ways to get from Bangkok to George Town Penang by plane, bus, train, car, or car ferry

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  1. Fly from Don Mueang International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane plane DMK - PEN
    5h 11m
    RM 350–855

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Hat Yaitrain train 31 Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal Station - Hat Yai - Class II Sleeper AC / ...
    2. Take the bus from Hat Yai to Prangin Mallbus bus
    20h 44m
    RM 105–174

  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
    19h 3m
    RM 189–1,006

  4. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Bangkok to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    16h 25m
    RM 520–751

  5. Bus to Suvarnabhumi Airport, fly

    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
    5h 40m
    RM 449–861

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bangkok Sai Tai Mai Terminal to Songkhlabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Hat Yai to Prangin Mallbus bus
    25h 23m
    RM 164–962

  7. Drive 1,135.5 km

    1. Drive from Bangkok to George Town Penangcar car 1,135.5 km
    15h 56m
    RM 527–760

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

Calendar46Weekly Planes
Duration3h 14mAverage Duration
TicketRM 286Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 995.6 km
  • Duration: 5h 11m

What companies run services between Bangkok, Thailand and George Town Penang, 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 bus from Bangkok Sai Tai Mai Terminal to Komtar Bus Terminal via Soi Borommaratchachonnani 99, Opposite Panu, Street Assawaphisit Chet., Opposite Southern Bus Terminal, Southern Bus Terminal Bangkok, and Hat Yai in around 19h 3m.

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