There are 8 ways to get from Ko Chang to Penang by car ferry, plane, busferry, bus, train, car, ferry, tram, or shuttle
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Car ferry to Trat Airport, fly
best- Take the carferry from Koh Chang Ao Sapparot Pier to Ao Thammachat Piercarferry
- Fly from Trat Airport (TDX) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane TDX - PEN
10h 59mRM 513–1,231Bus and ferry, train, drive, bus, car ferry
cheapest- Take the busferry from Koh Chang Bang Bao Pier to Khaosan Roadbusferry
- Take the train from Sam Sen to Sungai Koloktrain
- Drive from Sungai Kolok to Jelicar
- Take the bus from Jeli to Butterworthbus
- Take the carferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry
35h 24mRM 223–349Bus and ferry, bus, Mini Van
- Take the busferry from Koh Chang Bang Bao Pier to Khaosan Roadbusferry
- Take the bus from Southern Bus Terminal Bangkok to Hat Yai Bus Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Hat Yai to Komtar Bus Terminalbus
26h 22mRM 345–387Ferry, train, tram, car ferry
- Take the ferry from Koh Chang Bang Bao Pier to Boonsiri Sealine Ferry Koh Tao Pierferry
- Take the ferry from Boonsiri Sealine Ferry Koh Tao Pier to Surat Thani Train Stationferry
- 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
36h 28mRM 493–633Ferry to Suvarnabhumi Airport, fly
- Take the ferry from Koh Chang Ao Sapparot Pier to Airport Rail Link Lat Krabangferry
- Fly from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane BKK - PEN
10h 47mRM 557–859Car ferry, Private Transfer to U Tapao Pattaya International Airport, fly
- Take the carferry from Koh Chang Ao Sapparot Pier to Ao Thammachat Piercarferry
- Take a shuttle bus from Ao Thammachat Pier to Utapao Airport
- Fly from U Tapao Pattaya International Airport (UTP) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane UTP - PEN
10h 15mRM 1,292–2,295Ferry, bus, drive, tram, car ferry
- Take the ferry from Koh Chang Ao Sapparot Pier to Boonsiri Khao San officeferry
- Take the bus from Southern Bus Terminal Bangkok to Songkhlabus
- Drive from Songkhla to Padang Besarcar
- Take the tram from Padang Besar to Butterworthtram
- Take the carferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry
27h 57mRM 288–365Bus, ferry
- Take the bus from Koh Chang Ao Sapparot Pier to Thong Sala Koh Phanganbus
- Take the ferry from Thong Sala Koh Phangan to Donsak Pierferry
- Take the bus from Donsak Piers to Hat Yai Airportbus
- Take the bus from Hat Yai to Prangin Mallbus
37h 22mRM 829–1,700
Trat Airport (TDX) to Penang International Airport (PEN) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ko Chang to Penang is to bus and ferry and train and drive and bus and car ferry which costs RM 220 - RM 350 and takes 35h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Ko Chang to Penang is to car ferry and Private Transfer and fly which takes 10h 15m and costs RM 1200 - RM 2300.
No, there is no direct bus from Ko Chang to Penang. However, there are services departing from Koh Chang Bang Bao Pier and arriving at Komtar Bus Terminal via Khok Wua Intersection Opposite Lottery, Southern Bus Terminal Bangkok and Hat Yai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 22m.
The distance between Ko Chang and Penang is 845 km.
The best way to get from Ko Chang to Penang without a car is to bus and ferry and bus and Mini Van which takes 26h 22m and costs RM 340 - RM 390.
It takes approximately 10h 59m to get from Ko Chang to Penang, including transfers.
Ko Chang to Penang bus services, operated by Boonsiri Ferry, depart from Koh Chang Bang Bao Pier station.
Ko Chang to Penang bus services, operated by Boonsiri Ferry, arrive at Khaosan Road station.
Penang is 1h ahead of Ko Chang. It is currently 11:26 PM in Ko Chang and 12:26 AM in Penang.
There are 2423+ hotels available in Penang.
What companies run services between Ko Chang, Trat, Thailand and Penang, Malaysia?
There is no direct connection from Ko Chang to Penang. However, you can drive to Koh Chang Ao Sapparot Pier, take the car ferry to Ao Thammachat Pier, drive to Trat Airport (TDX) airport, then fly to Penang International Airport (PEN). Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Ko Chang to Komtar Bus Terminal via Koh Chang Bang Bao Pier, Khaosan Road, Khok Wua Intersection Opposite Lottery, Bangkok Southern Bus Terminal, Southern Bus Terminal Bangkok, and Hat Yai in around 26h 22m.
- Website
- qatarairways.com
Flights from Trat Airport to Penang International Airport via Suvarnabhumi Airport, Kuala Lumpur
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 480–1,700
Flights from U Tapao Pattaya International Airport to Penang International Airport via Phuket
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 800–1,800
- Phone
- 1690
- [email protected]
- Website
- railway.co.th
Train from Sam Sen to Sungai Kolok
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- RM 40–110
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- railway.co.th
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- RM 75–110
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- RM 40–50
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- RM 45–65
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- RM 90–105
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 30–34
- Phone
- +66 9 4724 4555
- [email protected]
- Website
- Boonsiri Highspeed Ferries
Busferry from Koh Chang Bang Bao Pier to Khaosan Road
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- RM 118
- Book at
- 12 Go
- Website
- Boonsiri Highspeed Ferries
Busferry from Koh Chang Bang Bao Pier to Khaosan Road
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- RM 118
- Book at
- 12 Go
- Website
- Boonsiri Highspeed Ferries
Bus from Koh Chang Ao Sapparot Pier to Thong Sala Koh Phangan
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 256
- Book at
- 12 Go
- Website
- Boonsiri Highspeed Ferries
Car ferry from Koh Chang Ao Sapparot Pier to Ao Thammachat Pier
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 11
- Schedules at
- kohchangferries.com
Car ferry from Koh Chang Ao Sapparot Pier to Ao Thammachat Pier
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 11
- Schedules at
- kohchangferries.com
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