There are 8 ways to get from Penang to Ao Nang by plane, bus, car ferry, car, tram, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Krabi Airport
best- Fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Krabi Airport (KBV)plane PEN - KBV
5h 6m฿3,366–7,204Car ferry, tram, Minivan, bus
cheapest- Take the carferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry
- Take the tram from Butterworth to Padang Besartram
- Take the bus from Padang Besar to Hat Yai Bus Terminalbus
- Take the bus from สถานีขนส่งผู้โดยสารหาดใหญ่ แห่งที่ 1;Hat Yai Bus Station to กระบี่bus
10h 56m฿456–2,646Mini Van, bus
- Take the bus from Komtar Bus Terminal to Hat Yaibus
- Take the bus from สถานีขนส่งผู้โดยสารหาดใหญ่ แห่งที่ 1;Hat Yai Bus Station to กระบี่bus 443-1
9h 37m฿1,104–3,126Car ferry, drive
- Take the carferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry
- Drive from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Ao Nangcar
7h 12m฿1,716–2,616Fly to Phuket International Airport, bus
- Fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Phuket International Airport (HKT)plane PEN - HKT
- Take the bus from สถานีขนส่งผู้โดยสารจังหวัดภูเก็ต;Phuket Bus Terminal 1 to กระบี่bus
6h 19m฿2,250–6,257Bus
- Take the bus from Prangin Mall to Hat Yaibus
- Take the bus from สถานีขนส่งผู้โดยสารหาดใหญ่ แห่งที่ 1;Hat Yai Bus Station to กระบี่bus 443-1
9h 59m฿849–2,834Car ferry, train, Minivan, bus
- Take the carferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry
- Take the train from Butterworth to Padang Besartrain
- Take the bus from Padang Besar to Hat Yai Bus Terminalbus
- Take the bus from สถานีขนส่งผู้โดยสารหาดใหญ่ แห่งที่ 1;Hat Yai Bus Station to กระบี่bus
10h 57m฿761–2,876Drive 473.3 km
- Drive from George Town to Ao Nangcar 473.3 km
7h 4m฿1,807–2,610
Penang to Ao Nang by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Penang to Ao Nang is to car ferry and drive which costs ฿1700 - ฿2700 and takes 7h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Penang to Ao Nang is to fly which takes 5h 6m and costs ฿3300 - ฿7500.
No, there is no direct bus from Penang to Ao Nang. However, there are services departing from Komtar Bus Terminal and arriving at บ้านอ่าวนาง ;Ban Aonang via สถานีขนส่งผู้โดยสารหาดใหญ่ แห่งที่ 1;Hat Yai Bus Station and กระบี่. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 37m.
The distance between Penang and Ao Nang is 375 km. The road distance is 473.3 km.
The best way to get from Penang to Ao Nang without a car is to Mini Van and bus which takes 9h 37m and costs ฿1100 - ฿3200.
It takes approximately 5h 6m to get from Penang to Ao Nang, including transfers.
Penang to Ao Nang bus services, operated by New Asian Travel, depart from Komtar Bus Terminal station.
The best way to get from Penang to Ao Nang is to fly which takes 5h 6m and costs ฿3300 - ฿7500. Alternatively, you can Mini Van and bus, which costs ฿1100 - ฿3200 and takes 9h 37m.
Penang to Ao Nang bus services, operated by New Asian Travel, arrive at Hat Yai station.
Ao Nang is 1h behind Penang. It is currently 11:18 AM in Penang and 10:18 AM in Ao Nang.
What companies run services between Penang, Malaysia and Ao Nang, Thailand?
AirAsia, Thai AirAsia, and three other airlines fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Krabi Airport (KBV) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Komtar Bus Terminal to บ้านอ่าวนาง ;Ban Aonang via สถานีขนส่งผู้โดยสารหาดใหญ่ แห่งที่ 1;Hat Yai Bus Station and กระบี่ in around 9h 37m.
- Website
- airasia.com
Flights from Penang International Airport to Krabi Airport via Kuala Lumpur
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿3,200–7,000
Flights from Penang International Airport to Krabi Airport via Langkawi, Kuala Lumpur
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ฿3,200–7,000
Flights from Penang International Airport to Krabi Airport via Senai, Kuala Lumpur
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ฿3,200–7,000
Flights from Penang International Airport to Phuket International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ฿1,700–4,600
- Phone
- +603 - 9779 1200
- [email protected]
- Website
- KTMB
Tram from Butterworth to Padang Besar
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ฿35–240
- Website
- KTMB
- Shuttle
- ฿35–55
- Express
- ฿160–240
- Phone
- +60 4-261 5558
- Website
- 12go.asia
Bus from Komtar Bus Terminal to Hat Yai
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ฿740–790
- Book at
- 12 Go
- Phone
- 04-375 2400
- [email protected]
- Website
- penangport.com.my
Car ferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ฿16
- Schedules at
- penangport.com.my
Car ferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ฿16
- Schedules at
- penangport.com.my
Car ferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ฿16
- Schedules at
- penangport.com.my
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Booking & Getting There
Yes, the driving distance between Penang to Ao Nang is 473 km. It takes approximately 7h 4m to drive from Penang to Ao Nang.
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