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How to get fromButterworth to Bangkokby car ferry, plane, tram, train, bus, or car

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There are 9 ways to get from Butterworth to Bangkok by car ferry, plane, tram, train, bus, or car

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  1. Car ferry to Penang International Airport, fly to Don Mueang International Airport

    best
    1. Take the carferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    2. Fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)plane plane PEN - DMK
    5h 43m
    ฿2,539–6,062

  2. Tram, train via Padang Besar

    cheapest
    1. Take the tram from Butterworth to Padang Besartram tram Padang Besar Line
    2. Take the train from Padang Besar to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain train 46
    18h 58m
    ฿955–1,155

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chai Leng Park Caltex to Mochit Terminalbus bus Chai Leng Park Caltex - Mochit Terminal
    24h 10m
    ฿2,317–2,324

  4. Drive  1,118.8 km

    1. Drive from Butterworth to Bangkokcar car 1,118.8 km
    15h 38m
    ฿4,286–6,190

  5. Car ferry to Penang International Airport, fly to Suvarnabhumi Airport, bus

    1. Take the carferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    2. Fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)plane plane PEN - BKK
    3. Take the bus from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Nitas Rattanakosinbus bus
    6h 9m
    ฿3,999–6,122

  6. Tram, bus to Hat Yai, fly to Don Mueang International Airport

    1. Take the tram from Butterworth to Padang Besartram tram
    2. Take the bus from Padang Besar Immigration Thailand Side to Hat Yai Airportbus bus
    3. Fly from Hat Yai (HDY) to Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)plane plane HDY - DMK
    7h 1m
    ฿2,682–4,582

  7. Tram, bus to Hat Yai, fly to Suvarnabhumi Airport

    1. Take the tram from Butterworth to Padang Besartram tram
    2. Take the bus from Padang Besar Immigration Thailand Side to Hat Yai Airportbus bus
    3. Fly from Hat Yai (HDY) to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)plane plane HDY - BKK
    7h 33m
    ฿3,042–5,042

  8. Tram, train

    1. Take the tram from Butterworth to Padang Besartram tram Padang Besar Line
    2. Take the train from Padang Besar Malaysia to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain train 46
    21h 56m
    ฿955–1,155

  9. Bus via Hat Yai

    1. Take the bus from Butterworth Bus Terminal to Hat Yai Bus Terminal 1bus bus Butterworth Bus Terminal - Hat Yai Bus Terminal 1
    2. Take the bus from Hat Yai Bus Terminal to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminalbus bus
    27h 45m
    ฿1,650–8,350

Butterworth to Bangkok by tram, foot, and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration18h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket฿955Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 999.9 km
  • Duration: 5h 43m

What companies run services between Butterworth, Malaysia and Bangkok, Thailand?

KST Travels operates a bus from Chai Leng Park Caltex to Mochit Terminal once daily. Tickets cost ฿2,300 and the journey takes 23h 30m.

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