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

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There are 9 ways to get from Penang to Thailand by plane, car ferry, tram, train, bus, 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
    ฿2,548–5,953

  2. Car ferry, tram, train

    cheapest
    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 Malaysia to Bang Bamrutrain train 46
    20h 17m
    ฿983–1,195

  3. Bus via Hat Yai

    1. Take the bus from Prangin Mall to Hat Yaibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Hat Yai Bus Terminal to Southern Terminal Bangkokbus bus Hat Yai Bus Terminal - Southern Terminal Bangkok
    21h 33m
    ฿1,548–8,524

  4. Car ferry, drive

    1. Take the carferry 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
    15h 58m
    ฿4,216–6,517

  5. Fly to Suvarnabhumi Airport

    1. Fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)plane plane PEN - BKK
    2h 32m
    ฿4,006–6,017

  6. Car ferry, tram, train via Nakhon Pathom

    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 Malaysia to Nakhon Pathomtrain train 46
    4. Take the train from Srt Nakhon Pathom to Srt Jaran Sanitwongtrain train 258 / ...
    20h 17m
    ฿984–2,081

  7. Car ferry, tram, train via Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal

    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 Malaysia to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain train 46
    24h 33m
    ฿988–2,098

  8. Bus

    1. Take the bus from George Town Komtar CIMB Bank to Mochit Terminalbus bus George Town Komtar CIMB Bank - Mochit Terminal / ...
    24h 40m
    ฿2,317–2,324

  9. Drive  1,135.3 km

    1. Drive from George Town to Bangkokcar car 1,135.3 km
    15h 51m
    ฿4,349–6,281

Penang to Thailand by car ferry, tram, train, foot, and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration20h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket฿983Cheapest 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 AirAsia fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Prangin Mall to After Democracy Monument via Hat Yai Bus Terminal, Southern Terminal Bangkok, and Opposite Southern Bus Terminal Taling Chan in around 21h 33m.

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