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How to get fromPhatthalung to Penangby train, tram, car ferry, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Phatthalung to Penang by train, tram, car ferry, bus, or car

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  1. Train, tram, car ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Phatthalung to Padang Besar Malaysiatrain train 45
    2. Take the tram from Padang Besar to Butterworthtram tram
    3. Take the carferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    5h 52m
    RM 75–101

  2. Train, tram, car ferry via Hat Yai

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Phatthalung to Hat Yaitrain train 45
    2. Take the train from Hat Yai to Padang Besar Malaysiatrain train 45
    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 13m
    RM 9–152

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Phatthalung to Hat Yaitrain train 45
    2. Take the bus from Hat Yai station to Penang Georgetown Komtarbus bus Hat Yai Railway Station - Penang Georgetown Komtar / ...
    6h 18m
    RM 109–210

  4. 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 136–197

  5. Train, bus via 7 Eleven Chulia St

    1. Take the train from Phatthalung to Hat Yaitrain train 45
    2. Take the bus from Hat Yai station to 7 Eleven Chulia Stbus bus Hat Yai Railway Station - 7 Eleven Chulia St / ...
    6h 48m
    RM 70–171

  6. Drive  307.4 km

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

Phatthalung to Penang by train, tram, and car ferry

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration5h 52mAverage Duration
TicketRM 75Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 300.7 km
  • Duration: 5h 52m

What companies run services between Phatthalung, Thailand and Penang, Malaysia?

There is no direct connection from Phatthalung to Penang. However, you can take the train to Padang Besar Malaysia, 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 Penang Georgetown Komtar via Hat Yai and Hat Yai station in around 6h 18m.

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