There are 7 ways to get from Buriram (State) to Penang by plane, train, tram, car ferry, bus, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Buri Ram
best- Fly from Buri Ram (BFV) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane BFV - PEN
4h 21mRM 619–1,722Train, tram, car ferry
cheapest- Take the train from Buri Ram to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain 24
- Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Padang Besar Malaysiatrain 45
- Take the tram from Padang Besar to Butterworthtram
- Take the carferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry
29h 18mRM 55–245Train, tram, car ferry via Bangkok
- Take the train from Buri Ram to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain 24
- Take the train from Bang Bamru to Padang Besar Malaysiatrain 45
- Take the tram from Padang Besar to Butterworthtram
- Take the carferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry
27h 13mRM 57–249Bus, Mini Van
- Take the bus from Buriram Bus Terminal to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Hat Yai Bus Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Hat Yai to Komtar Bus Terminalbus
29h 8mRM 226–1,343Drive 1,518.8 km
- Drive from Buri Ram to George Towncar 1,518.8 km
21h 12mRM 813–1,174Taxi to Roi Et Airport, fly
- Take the taxi from Satuek to Roi Et Airport (ROI)taxi
- Fly from Roi Et Airport (ROI) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane ROI - PEN
6h 25mRM 672–1,704Bus
- Take the bus from Buriram to Nakhonchaiair Station Bangkokbus Buriram - Nakhonchaiair Station Bangkok
- Take the bus from Mochit Terminal to Komtarbus Mochit Terminal - Komtar
30h 18mRM 327–333
Buriram (State) to Penang by train, tram, and car ferry
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Buriram (State) to Penang is to train and tram and car ferry which costs RM 55 - RM 250 and takes 29h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Buriram (State) to Penang is to fly which takes 4h 21m and costs RM 600 - RM 1800.
No, there is no direct bus from Buriram (State) to Penang. However, there are services departing from Buriram Bus Terminal and arriving at Komtar Bus Terminal via Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal and Hat Yai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 8m.
The distance between Buriram (State) and Penang is 1162 km. The road distance is 1518.8 km.
The best way to get from Buriram (State) to Penang without a car is to train and tram and car ferry via Bangkok which takes 27h 13m and costs RM 55 - RM 250.
It takes approximately 4h 21m to get from Buriram (State) to Penang, including transfers.
Buriram (State) to Penang bus services, operated by The Transport Company, depart from Buriram Bus Terminal station.
The best way to get from Buriram (State) to Penang is to fly which takes 4h 21m and costs RM 600 - RM 1800. Alternatively, you can bus and Mini Van, which costs RM 220 - RM 1400 and takes 29h 8m.
Buriram (State) to Penang bus services, operated by The Transport Company, arrive at Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal station.
Penang is 1h ahead of Buriram (State). It is currently 6:49 AM in Buriram (State) and 7:49 AM in Penang.
What companies run services between Buriram (State), Thailand and Penang, Malaysia?
Thai AirAsia flies from Buri Ram (BFV) to Penang International Airport (PEN) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Buriram Bus Terminal to Komtar Bus Terminal via Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal and Hat Yai in around 29h 8m.
- Website
- airasia.com
Flights from Buri Ram to Penang International Airport via Don Muang
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 600–1,700
Flights from Roi Et Airport to Penang International Airport via Don Muang
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 500–1,500
- Phone
- 1690
- [email protected]
- Website
- railway.co.th
Train from Buri Ram to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 53m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 15–110
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- railway.co.th
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- RM 75–110
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- RM 20–25
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- RM 15–19
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- RM 48–53
Train from Bang Bamru to Padang Besar Malaysia
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 43m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 35–110
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- railway.co.th
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- RM 75–110
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- RM 35–45
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- RM 40–55
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- RM 80–90
Train from Buri Ram to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 53m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 15–110
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- railway.co.th
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- RM 75–110
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- RM 20–25
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- RM 15–19
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- RM 48–53
Train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Padang Besar Malaysia
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 35–120
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- railway.co.th
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- RM 75–110
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- RM 35–45
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- RM 40–55
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- RM 80–90
- Phone
- +603 - 9779 1200
- [email protected]
- Website
- KTMB
Tram from Padang Besar to Butterworth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 4–29
- Website
- KTMB
- Shuttle
- RM 4–7
- Express
- RM 20–29
Tram from Padang Besar to Butterworth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 4–29
- Website
- KTMB
- Shuttle
- RM 4–7
- Express
- RM 20–29
- Phone
- 1490
- [email protected]
- Website
- ฺBor Kor Sor
Bus from Buriram Bus Terminal to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 8m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- RM 40–350
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- ฺBor Kor Sor
Bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Hat Yai Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 22h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 95–900
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- ฺBor Kor Sor
- Phone
- 0-2894-6330-2
- Website
- busonlineticket.co.th
Bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Hat Yai Bus Terminal
- Phone
- +60 4-261 5558
- Website
- 12go.asia
Bus from Hat Yai to Komtar Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- RM 90–95
- Book at
- 12 Go
- Phone
- 1624
- [email protected]
- Website
- Nakhonchai Air
Bus from Buriram to Nakhonchaiair Station Bangkok
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 43m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- RM 55–65
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- Nakhonchai Air
- Phone
- +66 2 269 1069
- [email protected]
- Website
- KST Travel
Bus from Mochit Terminal to Komtar
- Ave. Duration
- 23h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 269
- Website
- KST Travel
- Phone
- 04-375 2400
- [email protected]
- Website
- penangport.com.my
Car ferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 1–2
- Schedules at
- penangport.com.my
Car ferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 1–2
- Schedules at
- penangport.com.my
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Estimated price
- RM 170–210
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Booking & Getting There
Yes, the driving distance between Buriram (State) to Penang is 1519 km. It takes approximately 21h 12m to drive from Buriram (State) to Penang.
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