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How to get fromBangkok to Strait of Malaccaby plane, unknown, train, bus, or ferry

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There are 7 ways to get from Bangkok to Strait of Malacca by plane, unknown, train, bus, or ferry

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  1. Fly Don Mueang International Airport to Penang International Airport, travel

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    1. Fly from Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane plane DMK - PEN
    2. Walk from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Strait of Malaccaunknown unknown
    6h 55m

  2. Train, bus, travel via Padang Besar

    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 Ipohtrain train Ets
    4. Take the bus from Medan Kidd to Seri Manjungbus bus 46
    5. Walk from Seri Manjung to Strait of Malaccaunknown unknown
    24h 28m

  3. Bus, travel

    1. Take the bus from Southern Bus Terminal Bangkok to Hat Yai Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Hat Yai to Terminal Bas Sungai Nibongbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Terminal Sungai Nibong to Terminal Meru Rayabus bus
    4. Take the bus from Terminal Meru Raya to Terminal Lumutbus bus
    5. Walk from Terminal Lumut to Strait of Malaccaunknown unknown
    26h 54m

  4. Fly Don Mueang International Airport to Kuala Namu International Airport, travel

    1. Fly from Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) to Kuala Namu International Airport (KNO)plane plane DMK - KNO
    2. Walk from Kuala-Namu-Airport-KNO to Strait of Malaccaunknown unknown
    6h 56m

  5. Fly Suvarnabhumi Airport to Penang International Airport, travel

    1. Fly from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane plane BKK - PEN
    2. Walk from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Strait of Malaccaunknown unknown
    7h 23m

  6. Train, bus, travel

    1. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Hat Yaitrain train
    2. Take the train from Hat Yai to Ipohtrain train Ets
    3. Take the bus from Medan Kidd to Seri Manjungbus bus 46
    4. Walk from Seri Manjung to Strait of Malaccaunknown unknown
    28h 26m

  7. Bus, ferry, travel

    1. Take the bus from Bangkok Sai Tai Mai Terminal to Sungai Kolokbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Rantau Panjang to Kuala Terengganubus bus
    3. Take the bus from Kuala Terengganu to Lumutbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Lumut Jetty to Pangkor Jettyferry ferry
    5. Walk from Pangkor Jetty to Strait of Malaccaunknown unknown
    45h 22m

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

Calendar46Weekly Planes
Duration3h 14mAverage Duration
TicketRM 294Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 1,120 km
  • Duration: 6h 55m

What companies run services between Bangkok, Thailand and Strait of Malacca?

There is no direct connection from Bangkok to Strait of Malacca. However, you can take the train to Don Muang, walk to Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) airport, fly to Penang International Airport (PEN), then travel to Strait of Malacca. Alternatively, you can take a train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Strait of Malacca via Hat Yai, Padang Besar, Ipoh, Medan Kidd, and Seri Manjung in around 24h 28m.

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