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

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There are 7 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
    ฿2,538–5,560

  2. Tram, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the tram from Butterworth to Padang Besartram tram
    2. Take the train from Padang Besar to Hat Yaitrain train
    3. Take the train from Hat Yai to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain train
    20h 1m
    ฿348–1,274

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Butterworth to Pasir Masbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sungai Kolok to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminalbus bus
    25h 51m
    ฿1,358–10,355

  4. Drive  1,118.8 km

    1. Drive from Butterworth to Bangkokcar car 1,118.8 km
    15h 42m
    ฿4,239–6,123

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

    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
    6h 13m
    ฿3,598–6,620

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

    1. Take the tram from Butterworth to Padang Besartram tram
    2. Take the train from Padang Besar to Hat Yaitrain train
    3. Fly from Hat Yai (HDY) to Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)plane plane HDY - DMK
    8h 31m
    ฿1,308–3,134

  7. Tram, Minivan, bus

    1. Take the tram from Butterworth to Padang Besartram tram
    2. Take the bus from Padang Besar to Hat Yai Bus Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Hat Yai Bus Terminal to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminalbus bus
    28h 5m
    ฿887–7,784

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

Calendar56Weekly Planes
Duration3h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket฿2,369Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 999.9 km
  • Duration: 5h 43m

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

You can take a bus from Butterworth to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal via Pasir Mas and Sungai Kolok in around 25h 51m.

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