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How to get fromPenang to Thailandby plane, bus, car ferry, train, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Penang to Thailand by plane, bus, car ferry, train, 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 14m
    ฿2,839–6,927

  2. Car ferry, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the car ferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    2. Take the train from Butterworth to Padang Besartrain train
    3. Take the train from Padang Besar to Hat Yaitrain train
    4. Take the train from Hat Yai to Hua Lamphongtrain train
    25h 25m
    ฿691–2,314

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Prangin Mall to Hat Yaibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Hat Yai Bus Terminal to Southern Bus Terminal Bangkokbus bus
    21h 11m
    ฿1,254–8,011

  4. Car ferry, drive

    1. Take the car ferry 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
    16h 4m
    ฿4,215–6,515

  5. Fly to Suvarnabhumi Airport

    1. Fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)plane plane PEN - BKK
    2h 36m
    ฿3,651–6,918

  6. Drive 1,134.1 km

    1. Drive from George Town to Bangkokcar car 1,134.1 km
    15h 56m
    ฿4,267–6,163

Penang International Airport (PEN) to Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) flights

Calendar56Weekly Planes
Duration3h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket฿2,771Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 980.4 km
  • Duration: 2h 14m

What companies run services between Penang, Malaysia and Thailand?

Thai AirAsia, Thai Lion Mentari, and two other airlines fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Prangin Mall to ก่อนอนุสาวรีย์ประชาธิปไตย;Before Democracy Monument via Hat Yai, Hat Yai Bus Terminal, Southern Bus Terminal Bangkok, and บรมราชชนนี 58;Borommaratchachonnani 58 in around 21h 11m.

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