There are 6 ways to get from Don Muang Airport (DMK) to Penang by plane, bus, train, tram, car ferry, or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane DMK - PEN
1h 45mRM 340–850Train, tram, car ferry
cheapest- Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Hat Yaitrain
- Take the train from Hat Yai to Padang Besartrain
- Take the tram from Padang Besar to Butterworthtram
- Take the carferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry
20h 25mRM 44–155Bus, Mini Van
- Take the bus from Oil Cargo to Victory Monumentbus
- Take the bus from Southern Bus Terminal Bangkok to Hat Yai Bus Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Hat Yai to Komtar Bus Terminalbus
20h 14mRM 194–1,013Drive, car ferry
- Drive from Don Muang Airport (DMK) to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcar
- Take the carferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry
16h 18mRM 526–759Bus
- Take the bus from Bangkok Sai Tai Mai Terminal to Songkhlabus
- Take the bus from Hat Yai to Prangin Mallbus
28h 36mRM 171–974Drive 1,160 km
- Drive from Don Muang Airport (DMK) to George Towncar 1,160 km
16h 11mRM 532–768
Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) to Penang International Airport (PEN) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Don Muang Airport (DMK) to Penang is to train and tram and car ferry which costs RM 40 - RM 160 and takes 20h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Don Muang Airport (DMK) to Penang is to fly which takes 1h 45m and costs RM 340 - RM 850.
No, there is no direct bus from Don Muang Airport (DMK) to Penang. However, there are services departing from Oil Cargo and arriving at Komtar Bus Terminal via อนุสาวรีย์ชัยสมรภูมิ, Southern Bus Terminal Bangkok and Hat Yai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 14m.
The distance between Don Muang Airport (DMK) and Penang is 959 km. The road distance is 1160 km.
The best way to get from Don Muang Airport (DMK) to Penang without a car is to bus and Mini Van which takes 20h 14m and costs RM 190 - RM 1100.
It takes approximately 1h 45m to fly from Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) to Penang International Airport (PEN), including transfers and time at the airport.
Don Muang Airport (DMK) to Penang bus services, operated by Bangkok Mass Transit Authority, depart from Oil Cargo station.
The best way to get from Don Muang Airport (DMK) to Penang is to fly which takes 1h 45m and costs RM 340 - RM 850. Alternatively, you can bus and Mini Van, which costs RM 190 - RM 1100 and takes 20h 14m.
The quickest flight from Don Mueang International Airport Airport to Penang International Airport Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 45m.
Don Muang Airport (DMK) to Penang bus services, operated by Bangkok Mass Transit Authority, arrive at Victory Monument station.
What companies run services between Don Muang Airport (DMK), 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 Oil Cargo to Komtar Bus Terminal via อนุสาวรีย์ชัยสมรภูมิ, ตรงข้ามสายใต้ใหม่ ตลิ่งชัน;Opposite Southern Bus Terminal Taling Chan, Southern Bus Terminal Bangkok, and Hat Yai in around 20h 14m.
- Website
- airasia.com
Flights from Don Mueang International Airport to Penang International Airport via Kuala Lumpur
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 500–1,300
- Website
- airasia.com
Flights from Don Mueang International Airport to Penang International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 330–750
- Website
- lionairthai.com
Flights from Don Mueang International Airport to Penang International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- When
- Monday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- RM 280–750
- Website
- malindoair.com
Flights from Don Mueang International Airport to Penang International Airport via Kuala Lumpur
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 460–1,100
- Phone
- 1690
- [email protected]
- Website
- railway.co.th
Train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Hat Yai
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- 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 35–50
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- RM 80–90
Train from Hat Yai to Padang Besar
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- RM 1–110
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- railway.co.th
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- RM 75–110
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- RM 12–15
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- RM 1–3
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- RM 31–34
- Phone
- +603 - 9779 1200
- [email protected]
- Website
- KTMB
Train from Hat Yai to Padang Besar
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 1–17
- Website
- KTMB
- Shuttle
- RM 1–2
- Express
- RM 11–17
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
- 1348
- [email protected]
- Website
- bmta.co.th
Bus from Oil Cargo to Victory Monument
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- RM 7–11
- Schedules at
- transitbangkok.com
- Phone
- 0-2894-6330-2
- Website
- busonlineticket.co.th
Bus from Southern Bus Terminal Bangkok to Hat Yai Bus Terminal
- Phone
- 1490
- [email protected]
- Website
- ฺBor Kor Sor
Bus from Southern Bus Terminal Bangkok to Hat Yai Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 18h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- RM 95–900
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- ฺBor Kor Sor
Bus from Bangkok Sai Tai Mai Terminal to Songkhla
- Ave. Duration
- 18h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 100–900
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- ฺBor Kor Sor
- 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 90–100
- Book at
- 12 Go
- Phone
- 019 - 545 3888
- [email protected]
- Website
- behtravelandtour.com
Bus from Hat Yai to Prangin Mall
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 23m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- RM 60
- Schedules at
- behtravelandtour.com
- 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 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 2
- Schedules at
- penangport.com.my
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More Questions & Answers
Penang is 1h ahead of Don Muang Airport (DMK). It is currently 4:52 PM in Don Muang Airport (DMK) and 5:52 PM in Penang.
Yes, the driving distance between Don Muang Airport (DMK) to Penang is 1160 km. It takes approximately 16h 11m to drive from Don Muang Airport (DMK) to Penang.
Thai Lion Mentari, Thai AirAsia, Malindo Airways and AirAsia offer flights from Don Mueang International Airport Airport to Penang International Airport Airport.
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