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How to get fromGeorge Town to Southern Thailandby bus, taxi, car ferry, train, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from George Town to Southern Thailand by bus, taxi, car ferry, train, car, or plane

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  1. Mini Van, bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Komtar Bus Terminal to Hat Yaibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Hat Yai Bus Station to Nakhon Si Thammaratbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Nakhon Si Thammarat to Southern Thailandtaxi taxi
    9h 2m
    ฿1,369–1,987

  2. Car ferry, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the car ferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    2. Take the train from Butterworth to Padang Besartrain train
    3. Take the train from Padang Besar to Hat Yaitrain train
    4. Take the train from Hat Yai to Chauattrain train
    9h 20m
    ฿530–2,445

  3. Car ferry, drive

    1. Take the car ferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    2. Drive from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Southern Thailandcar car
    4h 57m
    ฿1,315–1,915

  4. Fly, taxi

    1. Fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Nakhon Si Thammarat (NST)plane plane PEN - NST
    2. Take the taxi from Nakhon-Si-Thammarat-Airport-NST to Southern Thailandtaxi taxi
    8h 11m
    ฿4,676–11,730

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Prangin Mall to Hat Yaibus bus
    2. Take the train from Hat Yai to Chauattrain train 38 Sungai Kolok - Hua Lamphong - Class II Sleeper AC
    9h 11m
    ฿707–1,607

  6. Drive 362.6 km

    1. Drive from George Town to Southern Thailandcar car 362.6 km
    4h 49m
    ฿1,363–1,969

Penang International Airport (PEN) to Nakhon Si Thammarat (NST) flights

Calendar26Weekly Planes
Duration5h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket฿4,117Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 457.6 km
  • Duration: 9h 2m

What companies run services between George Town, Malaysia and Southern Thailand?

There is no direct connection from George Town to Southern Thailand. However, you can take the bus to Hat Yai, take the bus to Nakhon Si Thammarat, then take the taxi to Southern Thailand. Alternatively, you can take a car ferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Southern Thailand via Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal, Butterworth, Padang Besar, Hat Yai, and Chauat in around 9h 20m.

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