There are 7 ways to get from Salaya to Penang by train, plane, bus, tram, car ferry, or car
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Line 170 train to Don Mueang International Airport, fly
best- Take the train from SRT ศาลายา;Srt Sala Ya to SRT ชุมทางบางซื่อ;Srt Bang Sue Junctiontrain
- Fly from Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane DMK - PEN
4h 42mRM 331–907Train, tram, car ferry
cheapest- Take the train from Salaya to Hat Yaitrain
- Take the train from Hat Yai to Padang Besartrain
- Take the tram from Padang Besar to Butterworthtram
- Take the carferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry
20h 5mRM 43–155Bus, Mini Van
- Take the bus from Southern Bus Terminal Bangkok to Hat Yai Bus Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Hat Yai to Komtar Bus Terminalbus
19h 32mRM 187–1,003Drive, car ferry
- Drive from Salaya to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcar
- Take the carferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry
15h 57mRM 511–737Fly from Suvarnabhumi Airport
- Fly from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane BKK - PEN
5hRM 439–921Bus
- Take the bus from Bangkok Sai Tai Mai Terminal to Songkhlabus
- Take the bus from Hat Yai to Prangin Mallbus
26h 54mRM 167–968Drive 1,127.3 km
- Drive from Salaya to George Towncar 1,127.3 km
15h 49mRM 517–746
Salaya to Penang by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Salaya to Penang is to train and tram and car ferry which costs RM 40 - RM 160 and takes 20h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Salaya to Penang is to line 170 train and fly which takes 4h 42m and costs RM 330 - RM 950.
No, there is no direct bus from Salaya to Penang. However, there are services departing from หอนาฬิกา ศาลายา;Clock Tower Sala Ya and arriving at Komtar Bus Terminal via Southern Bus Terminal Bangkok and Hat Yai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 32m.
The distance between Salaya and Penang is 1000 km. The road distance is 1127.3 km.
The best way to get from Salaya to Penang without a car is to bus and Mini Van which takes 19h 32m and costs RM 180 - RM 1000.
It takes approximately 4h 42m to get from Salaya to Penang, including transfers.
Salaya to Penang bus services, operated by Piya, depart from Southern Bus Terminal Bangkok station.
The best way to get from Salaya to Penang is to bus and Mini Van which takes 19h 32m and costs RM 180 - RM 1000. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs RM 430 - RM 950 and takes 5h.
Salaya to Penang bus services, operated by Piya, arrive at Hat Yai Bus Terminal station.
Penang is 1h ahead of Salaya. It is currently 10:12 PM in Salaya and 11:12 PM in Penang.
What companies run services between Salaya, Thailand and Penang, Malaysia?
You can take a bus from หอนาฬิกา ศาลายา;Clock Tower Sala Ya to Komtar Bus Terminal via บรมราชชนนี 58;Borommaratchachonnani 58, Southern Bus Terminal Bangkok, and Hat Yai in around 19h 32m. Alternatively, Thai Airways International, Malaysia Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Penang International Airport (PEN) 3 times a day.
- Website
- airasia.com
Flights from Don Mueang International Airport to Penang International Airport via Kuala Lumpur
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 500–1,300
- Website
- malaysiaairlines.com
Flights from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Penang International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 500–650
Flights from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Penang International Airport via Kuala Lumpur
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 500–650
Flights from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Penang International Airport via Phuket
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 480–950
- Website
- airasia.com
Flights from Don Mueang International Airport to Penang International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 330–750
- Website
- lionairthai.com
Flights from Don Mueang International Airport to Penang International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- When
- Monday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- RM 290–700
- Website
- malindoair.com
Flights from Don Mueang International Airport to Penang International Airport via Kuala Lumpur
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 460–1,000
- Website
- thaiairways.com
Flights from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Penang International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 500–650
- Phone
- 1690
- [email protected]
- Website
- railway.co.th
Train from SRT ศาลายา;Srt Sala Ya to SRT ชุมทางบางซื่อ;Srt Bang Sue Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 1–110
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- railway.co.th
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- RM 75–110
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- RM 11–14
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- RM 1–2
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- RM 30–33
Train from Salaya to Hat Yai
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 10m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- RM 35–110
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- railway.co.th
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- RM 75–110
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- RM 35–45
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- RM 35–50
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- RM 80–90
Train from Hat Yai to Padang Besar
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- RM 1–110
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- railway.co.th
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- RM 75–110
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- RM 12–15
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- RM 1–3
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- RM 31–34
- Phone
- +603 - 9779 1200
- [email protected]
- Website
- KTMB
Train from Hat Yai to Padang Besar
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 1–17
- Website
- KTMB
- Shuttle
- RM 1–2
- Express
- RM 11–17
Tram from Padang Besar to Butterworth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 4–29
- Website
- KTMB
- Shuttle
- RM 4–7
- Express
- RM 20–29
- Phone
- 0-2894-6330-2
- Website
- busonlineticket.co.th
Bus from Southern Bus Terminal Bangkok to Hat Yai Bus Terminal
- Phone
- 1490
- [email protected]
- Website
- ฺBor Kor Sor
Bus from Southern Bus Terminal Bangkok to Hat Yai Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 18h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- RM 95–900
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- ฺBor Kor Sor
Bus from Bangkok Sai Tai Mai Terminal to Songkhla
- Ave. Duration
- 18h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 100–900
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- ฺBor Kor Sor
- Phone
- +60 4-261 5558
- Website
- 12go.asia
Bus from Hat Yai to Komtar Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- RM 90–100
- Book at
- 12 Go
- Phone
- 019 - 545 3888
- [email protected]
- Website
- behtravelandtour.com
Bus from Hat Yai to Prangin Mall
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 23m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- RM 60
- Schedules at
- behtravelandtour.com
- Phone
- 04-375 2400
- [email protected]
- Website
- penangport.com.my
Car ferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 2
- Schedules at
- penangport.com.my
Car ferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 2
- Schedules at
- penangport.com.my
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Yes, the driving distance between Salaya to Penang is 1127 km. It takes approximately 15h 49m to drive from Salaya to Penang.
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