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

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

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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
    3h 59m
    RM 330–700

  2. Train, tram, car ferry

    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 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
    19h 10m
    RM 44–154

  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 carferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    16h 3m
    RM 517–746

  5. Fly from Suvarnabhumi Airport

    1. Fly from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane plane BKK - PEN
    4h 27m
    RM 447–757

  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 1,134.7 km

    1. Drive from Bangkok to George Towncar car 1,134.7 km
    15h 55m
    RM 523–755

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

Calendar46Weekly Planes
Duration3h 14mAverage Duration
TicketRM 255Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 973.3 km
  • Duration: 3h 59m

What companies run services between Bangkok, Thailand and 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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