There are 5 ways to get from Hat Yai to Penang Harbour by train, tram, bus, car, or plane
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Train, tram
best- Take the train from Hat Yai to Padang Besartrain
- Take the tram from Padang Besar to Butterworthtram Padang Besar Line
3h 24mRM 20–65Mini Van
- Take the bus from Hat Yai to Komtar Bus Terminalbus
4h 29mRM 147–169Drive 200.1 km
- Drive from Hat Yai to Penang Harbourcar 200.1 km
2h 32mRM 93–133Train, tram, fly
- Take the train from Hat Yai to Padang Besartrain
- Take the tram from Padang Besar to Anak Bukittram
- Fly from Alor Setar (AOR) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane AOR - PEN
6h 31mRM 282–990Bus
- Take the bus from Hat Yai to Prangin Mallbus
4h 52mRM 115–130
Alor Setar (AOR) to Penang International Airport (PEN) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Hat Yai to Penang Harbour is to train and tram which costs RM 20 - RM 65 and takes 3h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Hat Yai to Penang Harbour is to drive which takes 2h 32m and costs RM 90 - RM 140.
No, there is no direct bus from Hat Yai to Penang Harbour. However, there are services departing from Hat Yai and arriving at Komtar Bus Terminal via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 29m.
No, there is no direct train from Hat Yai to Penang Harbour. However, there are services departing from Hat Yai and arriving at Butterworth via Padang Besar. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 24m.
The distance between Hat Yai and Penang Harbour is 219 km. The road distance is 200.1 km.
The best way to get from Hat Yai to Penang Harbour without a car is to train and tram which takes 3h 24m and costs RM 20 - RM 65.
It takes approximately 3h 24m to get from Hat Yai to Penang Harbour, including transfers.
Hat Yai to Penang Harbour bus services, operated by New Asian Travel, depart from Hat Yai station.
Hat Yai to Penang Harbour train services, operated by State Railway of Thailand, depart from Hat Yai station.
Hat Yai to Penang Harbour bus services, operated by New Asian Travel, arrive at Komtar Bus Terminal station.
What companies run services between Hat Yai, Thailand and Penang Harbour, Malaysia?
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 Alor Setar to Penang International Airport via Kuala Lumpur
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 200–850
Flights from Alor Setar to Penang International Airport via Kuala Lumpur, Langkawi
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 240–1,000
- Website
- fireflyz.com.my
Flights from Alor Setar to Penang International Airport via Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 330–1,400
Flights from Alor Setar to Penang International Airport via Kuala Lumpur
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Thursday, Friday, Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- RM 210–1,000
- Website
- malaysiaairlines.com
Flights from Alor Setar to Penang International Airport via Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 330–1,400
Flights from Alor Setar to Penang International Airport via Kuala Lumpur
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Thursday, Friday, Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- RM 210–1,000
- 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
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
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 Anak Bukit
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 1–19
- Website
- KTMB
- Shuttle
- RM 1–3
- Express
- RM 12–19
- 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
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More Questions & Answers
Penang Harbour is 1h ahead of Hat Yai. It is currently 4:26 AM in Hat Yai and 5:26 AM in Penang Harbour.
Hat Yai to Penang Harbour train services, operated by State Railway of Thailand, arrive at Padang Besar station.
Yes, the driving distance between Hat Yai to Penang Harbour is 200 km. It takes approximately 2h 32m to drive from Hat Yai to Penang Harbour.
There are 2504+ hotels available in Penang Harbour.








