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How to get fromKrung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to George Townby plane, train, tram, car ferry, bus, car, or subway

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There are 7 ways to get from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to George Town by plane, train, tram, car ferry, bus, car, or subway

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  1. Fly from Don Mueang International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane plane DMK - PEN
    5h 14m
    RM 340–784

  2. Train, tram, car ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Hat Yaitrain train
    2. Take the train from Hat Yai 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
    19h 10m
    RM 44–155

  3. Bus, Mini Van

    1. Take the bus from Southern Bus Terminal Bangkok to Hat Yai Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Hat Yai to Komtar Bus Terminalbus bus
    19h 58m
    RM 187–1,003

  4. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal 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 8m
    RM 519–749

  5. Subway to Suvarnabhumi Airport, fly

    1. Take the subway from MRT บางซื่อ;Mrt Bang Sue to MRT เพชรบุรี;Mrt Phetchaburisubway subway
    2. Fly from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane plane BKK - PEN
    6h 46m
    RM 438–814

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bangkok Sai Tai Mai Terminal to Songkhlabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Hat Yai to Prangin Mallbus bus
    27h 52m
    RM 169–971

  7. Drive 1,145.3 km

    1. Drive from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to George Towncar car 1,145.3 km
    16h
    RM 525–758

Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) to Penang International Airport (PEN) flights

Calendar46Weekly Planes
Duration3h 14mAverage Duration
TicketRM 294Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 995 km
  • Duration: 5h 14m

What companies run services between Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal, Thailand and George Town, Malaysia?

Thai AirAsia, Thai Lion Mentari, and two other airlines fly from Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) to Penang International Airport (PEN) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Komtar Bus Terminal via ตึกแดง จตุจักร;Tuek Daeng Chatuchak, ก่อนแยกบรมฯ-พุทธมณฑล สาย 1;Before Borom-Phutthamonthon Sai 1 Intersection, Southern Bus Terminal Bangkok, and Hat Yai in around 19h 58m.

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