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How to get fromHat Yai Junction to Penangby train, tram, car ferry, bus, ferry, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Hat Yai Junction to Penang by train, tram, car ferry, bus, ferry, or car

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  1. Train, tram, car ferry

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    1. Take the train from Hat Yai to Padang Besar Malaysiatrain train 45
    2. Take the tram from Padang Besar to Butterworthtram tram
    3. Take the carferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    3h 55m
    RM 6–48

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Hat Yai station to Penang Georgetown Komtarbus bus Hat Yai Railway Station - Penang Georgetown Komtar / ...
    4h
    RM 65–110

  3. Ferry

    1. Take the ferry from Hat Yai Clock Tower to Bundhaya Pier 1ferry ferry Hat Yai Clock Tower - Bundhaya Pier 1
    2. Take the ferry from Pattaya Beach Koh Lipe to Penang Georgetown Komtarferry ferry Pattaya Beach Koh Lipe - Penang Georgetown Komtar
    11h 47m
    RM 407

  4. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Hat Yai Junction to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcar car
    2. Take the carferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    2h 44m
    RM 110–160

  5. Drive  214.2 km

    1. Drive from Hat Yai Junction to George Towncar car 214.2 km
    2h 37m
    RM 119–171

Hat Yai Junction to Penang by train, tram, and car ferry

Calendar46Weekly Services
Duration3h 55mAverage Duration
TicketRM 6Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 217.8 km
  • Duration: 3h 55m

What companies run services between Hat Yai Junction, Thailand and Penang, Malaysia?

Zee Zenith Travel operates a bus from Hat Yai station to Penang Georgetown Komtar twice daily. Tickets cost RM 106 and the journey takes 4h. KST Travels also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Hat Yai Junction to Penang Georgetown Komtar via Hat Yai Clock Tower, Bundhaya Pier 1, and Pattaya Beach Koh Lipe in around 11h 47m.

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