There are 6 ways to get from Penang to Roi Et by plane, car ferry, tram, 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
6h 33m฿4,394–11,789Car ferry, tram, train, 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 train from Padang Besar to Hat Yaitrain
- Take the train from Hat Yai to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain
- Take the bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Roi Etbus
29h 17m฿962–1,996Mini 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฿2,749–3,633Drive 1,627.3 km
- Drive from George Town to Roi Etcar 1,627.3 km
22h 41m฿6,205–8,962Car ferry, tram, train, bus via Bangkok
- 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 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 49m฿973–2,024Bus
- 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฿1,894–8,694
Penang to Roi Et by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Penang to Roi Et is to car ferry and tram and train and bus which costs ฿950 - ฿2000 and takes 29h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Penang to Roi Et is to fly which takes 6h 33m and costs ฿4300 - ฿12000.
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 1627.3 km.
The best way to get from Penang to Roi Et without a car is to car ferry and tram and train and bus which takes 29h 17m and costs ฿950 - ฿2000.
It takes approximately 6h 33m 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 6h 33m and costs ฿4300 - ฿12000. 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 3:07 PM in Penang and 2:07 PM in Roi Et.
What companies run services between Penang, Malaysia and Roi Et, Thailand?
Thai AirAsia, Thai Lion Mentari, and AirAsia fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Roi Et Airport (ROI) twice daily. 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
- 7h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿4,100–13,000
Flights from Penang International Airport to Roi Et Airport via Phuket, Don Muang
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ฿4,200–12,000
- 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
Train from Padang Besar to Hat Yai
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿11–140
- Website
- KTMB
- Shuttle
- ฿11–16
- Express
- ฿95–140
Tram from Butterworth to Padang Besar
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ฿35–240
- Website
- KTMB
- Shuttle
- ฿35–55
- Express
- ฿160–240
Train from Padang Besar to Hat Yai
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿11–140
- Website
- KTMB
- Shuttle
- ฿11–16
- Express
- ฿95–140
- Phone
- 1624
- [email protected]
- Website
- Nakhonchai Air
Bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Roi Et
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 59m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ฿600–700
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- Nakhonchai Air
Bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Roi Et
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 59m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ฿600–700
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- Nakhonchai Air
Bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Roi Et
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 59m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ฿600–700
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- Nakhonchai Air
- 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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Booking & Getting There
Yes, the driving distance between Penang to Roi Et is 1627 km. It takes approximately 22h 41m to drive from Penang to Roi Et.
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