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How to get fromKanchanaburi to Penangby train, plane, tram, car ferry, bus, or car

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There are 10 ways to get from Kanchanaburi to Penang by train, plane, tram, car ferry, bus, or car

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  1. Train to Don Mueang International Airport, fly to Penang International Airport

    best
    1. Take the train from Kanchanaburi to Taling Chantrain train
    2. Fly from Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane plane DMK - PEN
    6h 49m
    RM 308–858

  2. Train, tram, car ferry via Hat Yai

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Kanchanaburi to Nakhon Phathomtrain train
    2. Take the train from Nakhon Pathom to Hat Yaitrain train 45
    3. Take the train from Hat Yai to Padang Besar Malaysiatrain train 45
    4. Take the tram from Padang Besar to Butterworthtram tram
    5. Take the carferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    20h 33m
    RM 39–262

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Kanchanaburi Bus Terminal to Bangkok Sai Tai Mai Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Southern Terminal Bangkok to Hat Yai Bus Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Central Hat Yai to George Town Hotel Transferbus bus
    22h 8m
    RM 250–283

  4. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Kanchanaburi 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
    16h 18m
    RM 603–872

  5. Bus to Suvarnabhumi Airport, fly to Penang International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Kanchanaburi Bus Terminal to Bangkok Sai Tai Mai Terminalbus bus
    2. Fly from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane plane BKK - PEN
    7h 29m
    RM 513–786

  6. Train to Don Mueang International Airport, fly to Hat Yai, bus, train

    1. Take the train from Kanchanaburi to Taling Chantrain train
    2. Fly from Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) to Hat Yai (HDY)plane plane DMK - HDY
    3. Take the bus from Hat Yai Airport to KTM Malaysia Railaway Station sidebus bus
    4. Take the train from Padang Besar to Tasek Gelugortrain train
    9h 37m
    RM 340–707

  7. Bus to Suvarnabhumi Airport, fly to Hat Yai, bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Kanchanaburi Bus Terminal to Bangkok Sai Tai Mai Terminalbus bus
    2. Fly from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Hat Yai (HDY)plane plane BKK - HDY
    3. Take the bus from Hat Yai Airport to KTM Malaysia Railaway Station sidebus bus
    4. Take the train from Padang Besar to Tasek Gelugortrain train
    10h 17m
    RM 415–665

  8. Train, tram, car ferry

    1. Take the train from Kanchanaburi to Nakhon Phathomtrain train
    2. Take the train from Nakhon Pathom to Padang Besartrain train
    3. Take the tram from Padang Besar to Butterworthtram tram
    4. Take the carferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    22h 53m
    RM 43–245

  9. Mini Van, bus

    1. Take the bus from Kanchanaburi to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Mochit Terminal to Komtarbus bus Mochit Terminal - Komtar
    27h 30m
    RM 288–294

  10. Drive  1,146.2 km

    1. Drive from Kanchanaburi to George Towncar car 1,146.2 km
    16h 10m
    RM 611–883

Kanchanaburi to Penang by train, tram, and car ferry

Calendar14Weekly Services
Duration20h 33mAverage Duration
TicketRM 39Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,098.8 km
  • Duration: 6h 49m

What companies run services between Kanchanaburi, Thailand and Penang, Malaysia?

You can take a bus from Kanchanaburi Bus Terminal to George Town Hotel Transfer via Bangkok Sai Tai Mai Terminal, Southern Terminal Bangkok, Hat Yai Bus Terminal, and Central Hat Yai in around 22h 8m.

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