There are 8 ways to get from Khao Sok to Penang by bus, train, tram, car ferry, car, or plane
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Bus, train, tram, car ferry
best- Take the bus from Khao Sok National Park to Surat Thani Train Stationbus
- Take the train from Surat Thani Train Station to Hat Yaitrain
- Take the train from Hat Yai to Padang Besartrain
- Take the tram from Padang Besar to Butterworthtram
- Take the carferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry
12h 25mRM 60–199Bus, Minivan, Mini Van
- Take the bus from Khao Sok National Park to Surat Thani Train Stationbus
- Take the bus from Surathani Talad Kaset Station to Hat Yai Bus Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Hat Yai to Komtar Bus Terminalbus
13h 10mRM 161–166Drive, car ferry
- Drive from Khao Sok to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcar
- Take the carferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry
8h 44mRM 268–386Bus to Surat Thani, fly
- Take the bus from Surat Thani Phanom Khao Sok Minivan Office to Surat Thani Airportbus
- Fly from Surat Thani (URT) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane URT - PEN
8h 5mRM 599–1,149Mini Van, bus
- Take the bus from Khao Sok to Hat Yaibus
- Take the bus from Hat Yai to Prangin Mallbus
13h 52mRM 141Drive 589.4 km
- Drive from Khao Sok to George Towncar 589.4 km
8h 36mRM 273–395Bus, bus to Phuket International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from อุทยานแห่งชาติเขาสก;Khao Sok National Park to พังงา;Phang-Ngabus
- Take the bus from พังงา;Phang-Nga to สถานีขนส่งผู้โดยสารจังหวัดภูเก็ต;Phuket Bus Terminal 1bus
- Take the bus from Old Phuket Bus Terminal to Phuket Airport Busbus
- Fly from Phuket International Airport (HKT) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane HKT - PEN
8h 33mRM 273–731Bus to Krabi Airport, fly
- Take the bus from อุทยานแห่งชาติเขาสก;Khao Sok National Park to บ้านอ่าวนาง;Ban Ao Nangbus
- Fly from Krabi Airport (KBV) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane KBV - PEN
10h 22mRM 433–958
Surat Thani (URT) to Penang International Airport (PEN) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Khao Sok to Penang is to bus and train and tram and car ferry which costs RM 60 - RM 200 and takes 12h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Khao Sok to Penang is to bus and fly which takes 8h 5m and costs RM 600 - RM 1200.
No, there is no direct bus from Khao Sok to Penang. However, there are services departing from Khao Sok National Park and arriving at Komtar Bus Terminal via Surat Thani station, Surathani Talad Kaset Station and Hat Yai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 10m.
The distance between Khao Sok and Penang is 617 km. The road distance is 589.4 km.
The best way to get from Khao Sok to Penang without a car is to bus and train and tram and car ferry which takes 12h 25m and costs RM 60 - RM 200.
It takes approximately 12h 25m to get from Khao Sok to Penang, including transfers.
Khao Sok to Penang bus services, operated by Phantip 1970, depart from Khao Sok National Park station.
Khao Sok to Penang bus services, operated by Phantip 1970, arrive at Surat Thani Train Station.
Penang is 1h ahead of Khao Sok. It is currently 9:06 PM in Khao Sok and 10:06 PM in Penang.
Yes, the driving distance between Khao Sok to Penang is 589 km. It takes approximately 8h 36m to drive from Khao Sok to Penang.
What companies run services between Khao Sok, Thailand and Penang, Malaysia?
You can take a bus from Khao Sok National Park to Komtar Bus Terminal via Surat Thani Train Station, Surat Thani station, Surathani Talad Kaset Station, and Hat Yai in around 13h 10m.
- Website
- airasia.com
Flights from Surat Thani to Penang International Airport via Don Muang
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 500–1,100
Flights from Krabi Airport to Penang International Airport via Don Muang
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 500–950
- Phone
- 1690
- [email protected]
- Website
- railway.co.th
Train from Surat Thani Train Station to Hat Yai
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 12–110
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- railway.co.th
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- RM 75–110
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- RM 18–23
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- RM 12–16
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- RM 45–49
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
- Website
- Phantip 1970
Bus from Khao Sok National Park to Surat Thani Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 42
- Schedules at
- Phantip 1970
Bus from Khao Sok National Park to Surat Thani Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 42
- Schedules at
- Phantip 1970
Bus from Surat Thani Phanom Khao Sok Minivan Office to Surat Thani Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 49
- Schedules at
- Phantip 1970
- 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
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