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How to get fromPhatthalung to George Townby train, tram, car ferry, bus, car, taxi, plane, or night bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Phatthalung to George Town by train, tram, car ferry, bus, car, taxi, plane, or night bus

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  1. Train, tram, car ferry

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    1. Take the train from Phatthalung to Hat Yaitrain train
    2. Take the train from Hat Yai to Padang Besartrain train
    3. Take the tram from Padang Besar to Butterworthtram tram
    4. Take the carferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    6h 25m
    RM 10–153

  2. Train, Mini Van

    1. Take the train from Phatthalung to Hat Yaitrain train 37 Hua Lamphong - Sungai Kolok - Class II Sleeper AC / ...
    2. Take the bus from Hat Yai to Komtar Bus Terminalbus bus
    7h 36m
    RM 101–213

  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Phatthalung to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcar car
    2. Take the carferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    4h 5m
    RM 137–197

  4. Taxi, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Phatthalung to Trang-Airport-TSTtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Trang Airport (TST) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane plane TST - PEN
    8h
    RM 570–1,355

  5. Mini Bus, Minivan, bus

    1. Take the bus from Phatthalung to Trangbus bus 778
    2. Take the nightbus from Trang to Songkhlanightbus night bus
    3. Take the bus from Hat Yai to Prangin Mallbus bus
    11h 53m
    RM 94

  6. Drive  307.4 km

    1. Drive from Phatthalung to George Towncar car 307.4 km
    3h 58m
    RM 143–206

Trang Airport (TST) to Penang International Airport (PEN) flights

Calendar18Weekly Planes
Duration6h 56mAverage Duration
TicketRM 440Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 300.6 km
  • Duration: 6h 25m

What companies run services between Phatthalung, Thailand and George Town, Malaysia?

There is no direct connection from Phatthalung to George Town. However, you can take the train to Hat Yai, take the train to Padang Besar, walk to Padang Besar, take the vehicle to Butterworth, walk to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal, then take the car ferry to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal. Alternatively, you can take a train from Phatthalung to Komtar Bus Terminal via Hat Yai, Kim Yong Market, and Hat Yai in around 7h 36m.

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