There are 5 ways to get from Hat Yai to George Town by train, car ferry, bus, car, or tram
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, car ferry
best- Take the train from Hat Yai to Padang Besartrain
- Take the train from Padang Besar to Butterworthtrain
- Take the car ferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry
3h 57mRM 44–169Minivan, tram, car ferry
cheapest- Take the bus from Hat Yai Bus Terminal to Padang Besarbus
- Take the tram from Padang Besar to Butterworthtram
- Take the car ferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry
4h 58mRM 12–37Bus
- Take the bus from Hat Yai to Prangin Mallbus
4h 23mRM 70–110Drive, car ferry
- Drive from Hat Yai to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcar
- Take the car ferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry
2h 45mRM 94–135Drive 215 km
- Drive from Hat Yai to George Towncar 215 km
2h 38mRM 100–145
Hat Yai to George Town by train and car ferry
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Hat Yai to George Town is to Minivan and tram and car ferry which costs RM 12 - RM 40 and takes 4h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Hat Yai to George Town is to drive which takes 2h 38m and costs RM 100 - RM 150.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Hat Yai and arriving at Prangin Mall. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 23m.
The distance between Hat Yai and George Town is 218 km. The road distance is 215 km.
The best way to get from Hat Yai to George Town without a car is to train and car ferry which takes 3h 57m and costs RM 40 - RM 170.
It takes approximately 3h 57m to get from Hat Yai to George Town, including transfers.
Hat Yai to George Town bus services, operated by Beh Travel & Tour Sdn, depart from Hat Yai station.
Hat Yai to George Town bus services, operated by Beh Travel & Tour Sdn, arrive at Prangin Mall station.
George Town is 1h ahead of Hat Yai. It is currently 2:45 PM in Hat Yai and 3:45 PM in George Town.
Yes, the driving distance between Hat Yai to George Town is 215 km. It takes approximately 2h 38m to drive from Hat Yai to George Town.
What companies run services between Hat Yai, Thailand and George Town, Malaysia?
Beh Travel & Tour Sdn operates a bus from Hat Yai to Prangin Mall 3 times a day. Tickets cost RM 60 and the journey takes 4h 23m. New Asian Travel also services this route twice daily.
- Phone
- 1690
- [email protected]
- Website
- dticket.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
- https://12go.asia/en/operator/thai-railways
- Website
- https://dticket.railway.co.th/DTicketPublicWeb/home/Home
- 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.com.my
Train from Padang Besar to Butterworth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 40–60
- Website
- https://www.ktmb.com.my/Komuter.html
- Phone
- +603 - 9779 1200
- [email protected]
- Website
- ktmb.com.my
Tram from Padang Besar to Butterworth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 4–29
- Website
- https://www.ktmb.com.my
- Shuttle
- RM 4–7
- Express
- RM 20–29
- 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
- +60 4-261 5558
- Website
- 12go.asia
Bus from Hat Yai to Prangin Mall
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- RM 70–110
- Book at
- https://12go.asia/en/operator/new-asian-travel
Bus from Hat Yai Bus Terminal to Padang Besar
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 7
- 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
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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