There are 7 ways to get from Hat Yai Airport (HDY) to George Town by plane, train, tram, car ferry, bus, car, or rideshare
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Fly
best- Fly from Hat Yai (HDY) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane HDY - PEN
5h 25mRM 282–805Train, tram, car ferry
cheapest- 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
5h 34mRM 14–55Mini Van
- Take the bus from Hat Yai to Komtar Bus Terminalbus
5h 59mRM 97–107Drive, car ferry
- Drive from Hat Yai Airport (HDY) to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcar
- Take the carferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry
2h 51mRM 93–133Bus
- Take the bus from Hat Yai to Prangin Mallbus
6h 22mRM 67Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Hat Yai-HDY to George Town213.9 km
2h 43mDrive 213.9 km
- Drive from Hat Yai Airport (HDY) to George Towncar 213.9 km
2h 43mRM 98–142
Hat Yai (HDY) to Penang International Airport (PEN) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Hat Yai Airport (HDY) to George Town is to train and tram and car ferry which costs RM 14 - RM 60 and takes 5h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Hat Yai Airport (HDY) to George Town is to drive which takes 2h 43m and costs RM 95 - RM 150.
No, there is no direct bus from Hat Yai Airport (HDY) to George Town. However, there are services departing from Hat Yai Airport and arriving at Komtar Bus Terminal via Hat Yai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 59m.
The distance between Hat Yai Airport (HDY) and George Town is 205 km. The road distance is 213.9 km.
The best way to get from Hat Yai Airport (HDY) to George Town without a car is to train and tram and car ferry which takes 5h 34m and costs RM 14 - RM 60.
It takes approximately 5h 25m to get from Hat Yai Airport (HDY) to George Town, including transfers.
Hat Yai Airport (HDY) to George Town bus services, operated by New Asian Travel, depart from Hat Yai station.
The best way to get from Hat Yai Airport (HDY) to George Town is to fly which takes 5h 25m and costs RM 280 - RM 850. Alternatively, you can Mini Van, which costs RM 95 - RM 110 and takes 5h 59m.
Hat Yai Airport (HDY) to George Town bus services, operated by New Asian Travel, arrive at Komtar Bus Terminal station.
George Town is 1h ahead of Hat Yai Airport (HDY). It is currently 5:30 AM in Hat Yai Airport (HDY) and 6:30 AM in George Town.
What companies run services between Hat Yai Airport (HDY), Thailand and George Town, Malaysia?
Thai AirAsia, Thai Airways International, and three other airlines fly from Hat Yai (HDY) to Penang International Airport (PEN) every 4 hours. Alternatively, New Asian Travel operates a bus from Hat Yai to Komtar Bus Terminal twice daily. Tickets cost RM 90–100 and the journey takes 4h.
- Website
- airasia.com
Flights from Hat Yai to Penang International Airport via Don Muang
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 410–1,100
- Website
- thaiairways.com
Flights from Hat Yai to Penang International Airport via Suvarnabhumi
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 500–1,300
- Website
- flyscoot.com
Flights from Hat Yai to Penang International Airport via Singapore Changi
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 220–1,100
- Website
- malindoair.com
Flights from Hat Yai to Penang International Airport via Kuala Lumpur
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 280–800
- Phone
- 1690
- [email protected]
- Website
- railway.co.th
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
- +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
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Hat Yai-HDY to George Town
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 43m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Hat Yai Airport (HDY) to George Town is 214 km. It takes approximately 2h 43m to drive from Hat Yai Airport (HDY) to George Town.
Book your Hat Yai Airport (HDY) to George Town bus tickets online with 12go.asia.
There are 2501+ hotels available in George Town.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Hat Yai Airport (HDY) and George Town. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.









