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How to get fromPenang to Koh Phanganby plane, bus, ferry, car ferry, tram, or train

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There are 4 ways to get from Penang to Koh Phangan by plane, bus, ferry, car ferry, tram, or train

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Koh Samui Airport (USM)plane plane PEN - USM
    5h 45m
    ฿5,775–10,937

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from George Town Komtar CIMB Bank to Koh Phanganbus bus George Town Komtar CIMB Bank - Koh Phangan / ...
    15h
    ฿1,650–1,800

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Prangin Mall to Hat Yaibus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Hat Yai Bus Terminal to Thong Sala Koh Phanganferry ferry Hat Yai Bus Terminal - Thong Sala Koh Phangan
    13h 52m
    ฿1,691–1,910

  4. Car ferry, tram, train, ferry

    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 Surat Thani Train Stationtrain train 46
    4. Take the ferry from Surat Thani Train Station to Thong Sala Koh Phangan Pierferry ferry
    13h 53m
    ฿2,991–3,197

Penang to Koh Phangan by bus and ferry

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration13h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket฿1,691Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 493.6 km
  • Duration: 5h 45m

What companies run services between Penang, Malaysia and Koh Phangan, Thailand?

Thai Airways International, Bangkok Airways, and six other airlines fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Koh Samui Airport (USM) every 3 hours. Alternatively, KST Travels operates a bus from George Town Komtar CIMB Bank to Koh Phangan twice daily. Tickets cost ฿1,680 and the journey takes 15h. TransBaanTon also services this route once daily.

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