There are 7 ways to get from Penang to Krabi by plane, bus, car ferry, car, or tram
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Fly to Krabi Airport
best- Fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Krabi Airport (KBV)plane PEN - KBV
4h 30m฿3,148–6,931Car 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 4m฿360–2,505Mini 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
8h 46m฿1,009–2,995Car 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 Krabicar
6h 59m฿1,615–2,515Fly 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
5h 28m฿2,182–6,255Bus
- 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 8m฿747–2,687Drive 460.6 km
- Drive from George Town to Krabicar 460.6 km
6h 51m฿1,728–2,496
Penang to Krabi by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Penang to Krabi is to car ferry and drive which costs ฿1600 - ฿2600 and takes 6h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Penang to Krabi is to fly which takes 4h 30m and costs ฿3100 - ฿7000.
No, there is no direct bus from Penang to Krabi. However, there are services departing from Komtar Bus Terminal and arriving at กระบี่ via สถานีขนส่งผู้โดยสารหาดใหญ่ แห่งที่ 1;Hat Yai Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 46m.
The distance between Penang and Krabi is 352 km. The road distance is 460.6 km.
The best way to get from Penang to Krabi without a car is to Mini Van and bus which takes 8h 46m and costs ฿1000 - ฿3000.
It takes approximately 4h 30m to get from Penang to Krabi, including transfers.
Penang to Krabi bus services, operated by New Asian Travel, depart from Komtar Bus Terminal station.
The best way to get from Penang to Krabi is to fly which takes 4h 30m and costs ฿3100 - ฿7000. Alternatively, you can Mini Van and bus, which costs ฿1000 - ฿3000 and takes 8h 46m.
Penang to Krabi bus services, operated by New Asian Travel, arrive at Hat Yai station.
Krabi is 1h behind Penang. It is currently 3:20 PM in Penang and 2:20 PM in Krabi.
What companies run services between Penang, Malaysia and Krabi, 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 กระบี่ via สถานีขนส่งผู้โดยสารหาดใหญ่ แห่งที่ 1;Hat Yai Bus Station in around 8h 46m.
- Website
- airasia.com
Flights from Penang International Airport to Krabi Airport via Kuala Lumpur
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿3,100–7,000
Flights from Penang International Airport to Krabi Airport via Langkawi, Kuala Lumpur
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ฿3,100–7,000
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
- ฿3,100–7,000
Flights from Penang International Airport to Phuket International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ฿1,700–4,800
- 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
- ฿740–800
- 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
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Penang to Krabi is 461 km. It takes approximately 6h 51m to drive from Penang to Krabi.
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