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How to get fromNakhon Si Thammarat to Penangby plane, bus, car, car ferry, train, or tram

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There are 7 ways to get from Nakhon Si Thammarat to Penang by plane, bus, car, car ferry, train, or tram

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Nakhon Si Thammarat (NST) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane plane NST - PEN
    4h 12m
    RM 414–1,140

  2. Bus, train, tram, car ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Nakhon Si Thammarat to Hat Yai Bus Stationbus bus
    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
    9h 13m
    RM 39–149

  3. Bus, Mini Van

    1. Take the bus from Nakhon Si Thammarat to Hat Yai Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Hat Yai to Komtar Bus Terminalbus bus
    8h 35m
    RM 122–201

  4. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Nakhon Si Thammarat 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
    5h 32m
    RM 181–261

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Nakhon Si Thammarat to Hat Yai Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Hat Yai to Prangin Mallbus bus
    8h 58m
    RM 92–161

  6. Bus, Minivan, train, car ferry

    1. Take the bus from Nakhon Si Thammarat to Hat Yai Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Hat Yai Bus Terminal to Padang Besarbus bus
    3. Take the train from Padang Besar to Butterworthtrain train
    4. Take the carferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    9h 16m
    RM 81–170

  7. Drive 407.4 km

    1. Drive from Nakhon Si Thammarat to George Towncar car 407.4 km
    5h 24m
    RM 187–270

Nakhon Si Thammarat (NST) to Penang International Airport (PEN) flights

Calendar35Weekly Planes
Duration4h 35mAverage Duration
TicketRM 388Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 380.9 km
  • Duration: 4h 12m

What companies run services between Nakhon Si Thammarat, Thailand and Penang, Malaysia?

Thai AirAsia, Thai Lion Mentari, and three other airlines fly from Nakhon Si Thammarat (NST) to Penang International Airport (PEN) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nakhon Si Thammarat to Komtar Bus Terminal via Hat Yai in around 8h 35m.

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