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How to get fromMalaysia to Thailandby plane, subway, train, bus, or car

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There are 10 ways to get from Malaysia to Thailand by plane, subway, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly Penang International Airport to Don Mueang International Airport, subway

    best
    1. Fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)plane plane PEN - DMK
    2. Take the subway from MRT หลักสี่;Mrt Kak Si to MRT ศูนย์ราชการนนทบุรี;Mrt Nonthaburi Civic Centersubway subway
    5h 11m

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Kuala Lumpur to Padang Besartrain train Ets
    2. Take the train from Padang Besar to Hat Yaitrain train
    3. Take the train from Hat Yai to Bang Bamrutrain train
    25h 7m
    ฿425–1,569

  3. Train via Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal

    1. Take the train from Kuala Lumpur to Padang Besartrain train Ets
    2. Take the train from Padang Besar to Hat Yaitrain train
    3. Take the train from Hat Yai to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain train
    24h 12m
    ฿448–1,596

  4. Bus via Hat Yai

    1. Take the bus from TBS Kuala Lumpur to Hat Yai Stationbus bus TBS Kuala Lumpur
    2. Take the bus from Hat Yai Bus Terminal to Southern Bus Terminal Bangkokbus bus
    26h 46m
    ฿1,256–8,735

  5. Drive 1,454 km

    1. Drive from Kuala Lumpur to Bangkokcar car 1,454 km
    19h 16m
    ฿5,428–7,840

  6. Fly Penang International Airport to Suvarnabhumi Airport

    1. Fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)plane plane PEN - BKK
    5h 33m
    ฿3,586–7,090

  7. Bus to Singapore Changi Airport, fly to Hat Yai

    1. Take the bus from Johor Bahru CIQ to Expo Stnbus bus
    2. Fly from Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) to Hat Yai (HDY)plane plane SIN - HDY
    5h 56m
    ฿3,726–8,164

  8. Train to Kuala Lumpur International Airport, fly to Hat Yai

    1. Take the train from KL Sentral to Klia T2train train
    2. Fly from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Hat Yai (HDY)plane plane KUL - HDY
    5h 58m
    ฿2,416–7,704

  9. Train #2

    1. Take the train from Kl Sentral to Hat Yaitrain train Ets
    2. Take the train from Hat Yai to Hua Lamphongtrain train 38 Sungai Kolok - Hua Lamphong - Class II Sleeper AC
    31h 29m
    ฿434–1,464

  10. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Bersepadu Selatan to Rantau Panjangbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sungai Kolok to Bangkok Sai Tai Mai Terminalbus bus
    39h 3m
    ฿1,359–10,641

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

Calendar56Weekly Planes
Duration3h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket฿2,710Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,007.1 km
  • Duration: 5h 11m

What companies run services between Malaysia and Thailand?

You can take a train from Kuala Lumpur to MRT สามยอด;Mrt Sam Yot via Padang Besar, Hat Yai, Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal, and MRT บางซื่อ;Mrt Bang Sue in around 24h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a train from KL Sentral to ตรงข้ามนิทรรศน์รัตนโกสินทร์;Opposite Rattanakosin Exhibition Hall via Bandar Tasik Selatan, TBS Kuala Lumpur, Hat Yai Station, Thanon Nipatuthit 2, Hat Yai Bus Terminal, Southern Bus Terminal Bangkok, and บรมราชชนนี 58;Borommaratchachonnani 58 in around 26h 46m.

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