What is the cheapest way to get from Penang Sentral to Hat Yai?

The cheapest way to get from Penang Sentral to Hat Yai is to bus and Minivan which costs ฿270 - ฿390 and takes 5h 30m.

What is the fastest way to get from Penang Sentral to Hat Yai?

The fastest way to get from Penang Sentral to Hat Yai is to drive which takes 2h 27m and costs ฿700 - ฿1100.

Is there a direct bus between Penang Sentral and Hat Yai?

No, there is no direct bus from Penang Sentral to Hat Yai. However, there are services departing from Butterworth Bus Terminal and arriving at Hat Yai via Changlun Bus Station and Danok. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Penang Sentral and Hat Yai?

No, there is no direct train from Penang Sentral to Hat Yai. However, there are services departing from Butterworth and arriving at Hat Yai via Padang Besar. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 36m.

How far is it from Penang Sentral to Hat Yai?

The distance between Penang Sentral and Hat Yai is 215 km. The road distance is 197.7 km.

How do I travel from Penang Sentral to Hat Yai without a car?

The best way to get from Penang Sentral to Hat Yai without a car is to train which takes 4h 36m and costs ฿350 - ฿1400.

How long does it take to get from Penang Sentral to Hat Yai?

It takes approximately 4h 36m to get from Penang Sentral to Hat Yai, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Penang Sentral to Hat Yai bus from?

Penang Sentral to Hat Yai bus services, operated by Express Kesatuan, depart from Butterworth Bus Terminal station.

Where do I catch the Penang Sentral to Hat Yai train from?

Penang Sentral to Hat Yai train services, operated by KTM Komuter, depart from Butterworth station.

Train or bus from Penang Sentral to Hat Yai?

The best way to get from Penang Sentral to Hat Yai is to train which takes 4h 36m and costs ฿350 - ฿1400. Alternatively, you can bus and Minivan, which costs ฿270 - ฿390 and takes 5h 30m.

Where does the Penang Sentral to Hat Yai bus arrive?

Penang Sentral to Hat Yai bus services, operated by Express Kesatuan, arrive at Changlun station.

What is the time difference between Penang Sentral and Hat Yai?

Hat Yai is 1h behind Penang Sentral. It is currently 2:06 AM in Penang Sentral and 1:06 AM in Hat Yai.

Where does the Penang Sentral to Hat Yai train arrive?

Penang Sentral to Hat Yai train services, operated by KTM Komuter, arrive at Padang Besar station.

Can I drive from Penang Sentral to Hat Yai?

Yes, the driving distance between Penang Sentral to Hat Yai is 198 km. It takes approximately 2h 27m to drive from Penang Sentral to Hat Yai.

Where can I stay near Hat Yai?

There are 623+ hotels available in Hat Yai.

Penang Sentral to Hat Yai - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, Minivan, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Penang Sentral to Hat Yai by train, bus, car, or car ferry

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Butterworth to Padang Besartrain Butterworth
2. Take the train from Padang Besar to Hat Yaitrain
4h 36m
฿356–1,362
Bus, Minivan
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Butterworth Bus Terminal to Changlunbus
2. Take the bus from Danok to Hat Yaibus
5h 30m
฿277–390
Drive 197.7 km
1. Drive from Penang Sentral to Hat Yaicar 197.7 km
2h 27m
฿743–1,073
Car ferry, bus
1. Take the car ferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry
2. Take the bus from Prangin Mall to Hat Yaibus
5h 46m
฿511–514

Penang Sentral to Hat Yai by train

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4h 36mAverage Duration

฿356Cheapest Price

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Distance: 214.6 km
Duration: 4h 36m

What companies run services between Penang Sentral, Malaysia and Hat Yai, Thailand?

You can take a train from Butterworth to Hat Yai via Padang Besar in around 4h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Butterworth Bus Terminal to Hat Yai via Changlun Bus Station, Bukit Kayu Hitam, and Danok in around 5h 30m.

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