There are 6 ways to get from Penang to Roi Et by plane, car ferry, train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Roi Et Airport (ROI)plane PEN - ROI
4h 8m฿5,165–13,348Car ferry, train, bus via Bangkok
cheapest- Take the car ferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry
- Take the train from Butterworth to Padang Besartrain
- Take the train from Padang Besar to Hat Yaitrain
- Take the train from Hat Yai to Bang Bamrutrain
- Take the bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Roi Etbus
30h 51m฿1,281–3,063Car ferry, train, bus
- Take the car ferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry
- Take the train from Butterworth to Padang Besartrain
- Take the train from Padang Besar to Hat Yaitrain
- Take the train from Hat Yai to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain
- Take the bus from Bangkok Nakon Chai Air Bus Station to Roi Etbus
29h 31m฿1,287–3,059Mini Van, bus
- Take the bus from Komtar Bus Terminal to Hat Yaibus
- Take the bus from Hat Yai to Phitsanulok Bus Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Phitsanulok to Roi Etbus 874
31h 45m฿2,749–3,644Drive 1,625.1 km
- Drive from George Town to Roi Etcar 1,625.1 km
22h 27m฿6,103–8,816Bus
- Take the bus from Prangin Mall to Hat Yaibus
- Take the bus from Hat Yai Bus Terminal to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Roi Etbus
36h 6m฿1,886–8,736
Penang to Roi Et by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Penang to Roi Et is to car ferry and train and bus which costs ฿1200 - ฿3100 and takes 29h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Penang to Roi Et is to fly which takes 4h 8m and costs ฿5000 - ฿14000.
No, there is no direct bus from Penang to Roi Et. However, there are services departing from Komtar Bus Terminal and arriving at Roi Et via Hat Yai and Phitsanulok. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31h 45m.
The distance between Penang and Roi Et is 1281 km. The road distance is 1625.1 km.
The best way to get from Penang to Roi Et without a car is to car ferry and train and bus which takes 29h 31m and costs ฿1200 - ฿3100.
It takes approximately 4h 8m to get from Penang to Roi Et, including transfers.
Penang to Roi Et bus services, operated by New Asian Travel, depart from Komtar Bus Terminal station.
The best way to get from Penang to Roi Et is to fly which takes 4h 8m and costs ฿5000 - ฿14000. Alternatively, you can Mini Van and bus, which costs ฿2700 - ฿3700 and takes 31h 45m.
Penang to Roi Et bus services, operated by New Asian Travel, arrive at Hat Yai station.
Roi Et is 1h behind Penang. It is currently 3:05 AM in Penang and 2:05 AM in Roi Et.
What companies run services between Penang, Malaysia and Roi Et, Thailand?
Thai AirAsia and Thai Lion Mentari fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Roi Et Airport (ROI) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Komtar Bus Terminal to Roi Et via Hat Yai, Phitsanulok Bus Terminal, and Phitsanulok in around 31h 45m.
- Website
- airasia.com
Flights from Penang International Airport to Roi Et Airport via Don Muang
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿4,900–14,000
- Phone
- +603 - 9779 1200
- [email protected]
- Website
- ktmb.com.my
Train from Butterworth to Padang Besar
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ฿340–470
- Website
- https://www.ktmb.com.my/Komuter.html
Train from Butterworth to Padang Besar
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ฿340–470
- Website
- https://www.ktmb.com.my/Komuter.html
- Phone
- 1690
- [email protected]
- Website
- dticket.railway.co.th
Train from Padang Besar to Hat Yai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ฿15–900
- Book at
- https://12go.asia/en/operator/thai-railways
- Website
- https://dticket.railway.co.th/DTicketPublicWeb/home/Home
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿600–900
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- ฿95–120
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿15–20
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- ฿250–280
Train from Hat Yai to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ฿300–900
- Book at
- https://12go.asia/en/operator/thai-railways
- Website
- https://dticket.railway.co.th/DTicketPublicWeb/home/Home
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿600–900
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- ฿300–360
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿320–410
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- ฿670–730
Train from Padang Besar to Hat Yai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ฿15–900
- Book at
- https://12go.asia/en/operator/thai-railways
- Website
- https://dticket.railway.co.th/DTicketPublicWeb/home/Home
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿600–900
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- ฿95–120
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿15–20
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- ฿250–280
Train from Hat Yai to Bang Bamru
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿290–900
- Book at
- https://12go.asia/en/operator/thai-railways
- Website
- https://dticket.railway.co.th/DTicketPublicWeb/home/Home
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿600–900
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- ฿290–350
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿310–400
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- ฿660–720
- Phone
- 1624
- [email protected]
- Website
- nakhonchaiair.com
Bus from Bangkok Nakon Chai Air Bus Station to Roi Et
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 14m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ฿600–750
- Book at
- https://12go.asia/en/operator/nakhonchai-air
- Website
- https://www.nakhonchaiair.com/view/
Bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Roi Et
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 59m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ฿600–750
- Book at
- https://12go.asia/en/operator/nakhonchai-air
- Website
- https://www.nakhonchaiair.com/view/
Bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Roi Et
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 59m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ฿600–750
- Book at
- https://12go.asia/en/operator/nakhonchai-air
- Website
- https://www.nakhonchaiair.com/view/
- 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
- https://12go.asia/en/operator/new-asian-travel
- Phone
- +66 56 720 720
- [email protected]
- Website
- phetprasert.com
Bus from Phitsanulok to Roi Et
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ฿400–550
- Schedules at
- phetprasert.com
- 13
- ฿430–500
- Phone
- 019 - 545 3888
- [email protected]
- Website
- behtravelandtour.com
Bus from Prangin Mall to Hat Yai
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 22m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ฿487
- Schedules at
- behtravelandtour.com
- Phone
- 1490
- [email protected]
- Website
- tcl99web.transport.co.th
Bus from Hat Yai Bus Terminal to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 22h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿800–7,500
- Book at
- https://12go.asia/en/operator/transport-co
- Website
- https://tcl99web.transport.co.th/Home
- 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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