What is the cheapest way to get from Hat Yai to Penang Sentral?

The cheapest way to get from Hat Yai to Penang Sentral is to Minivan and bus which costs RM 24 and takes 4h 10m.

What is the fastest way to get from Hat Yai to Penang Sentral?

The fastest way to get from Hat Yai to Penang Sentral is to drive which takes 2h 26m and costs RM 90 - RM 140.

Is there a direct bus between Hat Yai and Penang Sentral?

No, there is no direct bus from Hat Yai to Penang Sentral. However, there are services departing from Hat Yai and arriving at Butterworth via Bukit Kayu Hitam. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Hat Yai and Penang Sentral?

No, there is no direct train from Hat Yai to Penang Sentral. However, there are services departing from Hat Yai and arriving at Butterworth via Padang Besar. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 16m.

How far is it from Hat Yai to Penang Sentral?

The distance between Hat Yai and Penang Sentral is 215 km. The road distance is 198.9 km.

How do I travel from Hat Yai to Penang Sentral without a car?

The best way to get from Hat Yai to Penang Sentral without a car is to train which takes 3h 16m and costs RM 40 - RM 170.

How long does it take to get from Hat Yai to Penang Sentral?

It takes approximately 3h 16m to get from Hat Yai to Penang Sentral, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hat Yai to Penang Sentral bus from?

Hat Yai to Penang Sentral bus services, operated by Local Minivan Thailand, depart from Hat Yai station.

Where do I catch the Hat Yai to Penang Sentral train from?

Hat Yai to Penang Sentral train services, operated by State Railway of Thailand, depart from Hat Yai station.

Train or bus from Hat Yai to Penang Sentral?

The best way to get from Hat Yai to Penang Sentral is to train which takes 3h 16m and costs RM 40 - RM 170. Alternatively, you can Minivan and bus, which costs RM 24 and takes 4h 10m.

Where does the Hat Yai to Penang Sentral bus arrive?

Hat Yai to Penang Sentral bus services, operated by Local Minivan Thailand, arrive at Danok station.

What is the time difference between Hat Yai and Penang Sentral?

Penang Sentral is 1h ahead of Hat Yai. It is currently 1:15 AM in Hat Yai and 2:15 AM in Penang Sentral.

Where does the Hat Yai to Penang Sentral train arrive?

Hat Yai to Penang Sentral train services, operated by State Railway of Thailand, arrive at Padang Besar station.

Can I drive from Hat Yai to Penang Sentral?

Yes, the driving distance between Hat Yai to Penang Sentral is 199 km. It takes approximately 2h 26m to drive from Hat Yai to Penang Sentral.

Where can I stay near Penang Sentral?

There are 2510+ hotels available in Penang Sentral.

Hat Yai to Penang Sentral - 4 ways to travel via train, Minivan, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Hat Yai to Penang Sentral by train, bus, car, or car ferry

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Hat Yai to Padang Besartrain
2. Take the train from Padang Besar to Butterworthtrain Padang Besar
3h 16m
RM 42–166
Minivan, bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Hat Yai to Danokbus
2. Take the bus from Bukit Kayu Hitam to Butterworthbus
4h 10m
RM 24
Drive 198.9 km
1. Drive from Hat Yai to Penang Sentralcar 198.9 km
2h 26m
RM 93–134
Bus, car ferry
1. Take the bus from Hat Yai to Prangin Mallbus
2. Take the car ferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry
5h 13m
RM 63–64

Hat Yai to Penang Sentral by train

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3h 16mAverage Duration

RM 42Cheapest Price

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Distance: 214.6 km
Duration: 3h 16m

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

You can take a train from Hat Yai to Butterworth via Padang Besar in around 3h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hat Yai to Butterworth via Danok and Bukit Kayu Hitam in around 4h 10m.

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