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How to get fromRailay Beach to Penangby bus, train, car ferry, ferry, car, or plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Railay Beach to Penang by bus, train, car ferry, ferry, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, train, car ferry

    best
    1. Take the bus from กระบี่ to สถานีขนส่งผู้โดยสารหาดใหญ่ แห่งที่ 1;Hat Yai Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Hat Yai to Padang Besartrain train
    3. Take the train from Padang Besar to Butterworthtrain train
    4. Take the car ferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    9h 49m
    RM 176–564

  2. Longtail Boat, bus, Mini Van

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Railay Beach to Ao Nang Pierferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from กระบี่ to สถานีขนส่งผู้โดยสารหาดใหญ่ แห่งที่ 1;Hat Yai Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Hat Yai to Komtar Bus Terminalbus bus
    10h 58m
    RM 144–399

  3. Ferry, train, car ferry

    1. Take the ferry from Railay Beach to Koh Lantaferry ferry
    2. Take the ferry from Koh Lanta to Kuah Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    3. Take the ferry from Langkawi Ferry Terminal to Kuala Kedahferry ferry
    4. Take the train from Alor Setar to Butterworthtrain train
    5. Take the car ferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    15h 2m
    RM 230–1,223

  4. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Railay Beach to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    7h 20m
    RM 213–307

  5. Ferry to Phuket International Airport, fly

    1. Take the ferry from Railay East to Phuket Bang Rong Pierferry ferry
    2. Fly from Phuket International Airport (HKT) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane plane HKT - PEN
    6h 3m
    RM 450–895

  6. Longtail Boat, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Railay Beach to Ao Nang Pierferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Ao Nang to Pak Bara Pierbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Pak Bara Pier to Hat Yai Bus Terminalbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Hat Yai to Prangin Mallbus bus
    15h 8m
    RM 206–706

  7. Drive 472.1 km

    1. Drive from Railay Beach to George Towncar car 472.1 km
    7h 12m
    RM 219–316

  8. Longtail Boat to Krabi Airport, fly

    1. Take the ferry from Railay Beach to Ao Nang Pierferry ferry
    2. Fly from Krabi Airport (KBV) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane plane KBV - PEN
    7h 7m
    RM 398–934

Railay Beach to Penang by ferry, bus, foot, train, and car ferry

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration15h 2mAverage Duration
TicketRM 230Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 517.6 km
  • Duration: 9h 49m

What companies run services between Railay Beach, Thailand and Penang, Malaysia?

There is no direct connection from Railay Beach to Penang. However, you can take the taxi to กระบี่, take the bus to สถานีขนส่งผู้โดยสารหาดใหญ่ แห่งที่ 1;Hat Yai Bus Station, take the bus to Thanon Nipatuthit 2, walk to Hat Yai, take the train to Padang Besar, take the train 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 ferry from Railay Beach to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal via Koh Lanta, Langkawi Ferry Terminal, Kuala Kedah, Kuala Kedah, Alor Setar, Alor Setar, Butterworth, and Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal in around 15h 2m.

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