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There are 8 ways to get from Penang to Bangkok by plane, car ferry, tram, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Don Mueang International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)plane plane PEN - DMK
    2h 6m
    ฿2,500–6,500

  2. Car ferry, tram, train via Padang Besar

    cheapest
    1. Take the carferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    2. Take the tram from Butterworth to Padang Besartram tram
    3. Take the train from Padang Besar to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain train 46
    19h 56m
    ฿361–1,156

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from George Town Komtar CIMB Bank to Mochit Terminalbus bus George Town Komtar CIMB Bank - Mochit Terminal / ...
    24h 40m
    ฿2,317–2,324

  4. Car ferry, drive

    1. Take the carferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    2. Drive from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Bangkokcar car
    15h 58m
    ฿5,016–7,516

  5. Fly to Suvarnabhumi Airport

    1. Fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)plane plane PEN - BKK
    2h 32m
    ฿4,057–6,051

  6. Car ferry, tram, train

    1. Take the carferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    2. Take the tram from Butterworth to Padang Besartram tram
    3. Take the train from Padang Besar Malaysia to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain train 46
    22h 53m
    ฿361–1,156

  7. Bus via Hat Yai

    1. Take the bus from Prangin Mall to Hat Yaibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Hat Yai Bus Terminal to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminalbus bus
    28h 7m
    ฿1,581–8,500

  8. Drive  1,135.3 km

    1. Drive from George Town to Bangkokcar car 1,135.3 km
    15h 51m
    ฿5,153–7,443

Penang to Bangkok by car ferry, tram, foot, and train

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration19h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket฿361Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 973.3 km
  • Duration: 2h 6m

What companies run services between Penang, Malaysia and Bangkok, Thailand?

Thai AirAsia and AirAsia fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) 5 times a day. Alternatively, KST Travels operates a bus from George Town Komtar CIMB Bank to Mochit Terminal twice daily. Tickets cost ฿2,300 and the journey takes 24h.

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