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How to get fromSamut Sakhon to Penangby train, plane, tram, car ferry, bus, or car

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There are 9 ways to get from Samut Sakhon to Penang by train, plane, tram, car ferry, bus, or car

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  1. Train to Don Mueang International Airport, fly to Penang International Airport

    best
    1. Take the train from Maha Chai Station to Talat Phlutrain train
    2. Fly from Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane plane DMK - PEN
    5h 40m
    RM 304–869

  2. Train, tram, car ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Hua Lamphong to Padang Besartrain train
    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
    24h 19m
    RM 43–249

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Mahachai Intersection to The Government Lottery Officebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Khao San Nara Travel to Hat Yaibus bus
    3. Take the bus from McDonalds Lee Gardens Hat Yai to George Town Hotel Transferbus bus
    24h 40m
    RM 247–248

  4. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Samut Sakhon 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
    15h 30m
    RM 598–864

  5. Train to Suvarnabhumi Airport, fly to Penang International Airport

    1. Take the train from Maha Chai Station to Talat Phlutrain train
    2. Fly from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane plane BKK - PEN
    5h 45m
    RM 488–874

  6. Fly Don Mueang International Airport to Hat Yai, bus, train

    1. Fly from Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) to Hat Yai (HDY)plane plane DMK - HDY
    2. Take the bus from Hat Yai Airport to KTM Malaysia Railaway Station sidebus bus
    3. Take the train from Padang Besar to Tasek Gelugortrain train
    8h 29m
    RM 337–719

  7. Fly Suvarnabhumi Airport to Hat Yai, bus, train

    1. Fly from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Hat Yai (HDY)plane plane BKK - HDY
    2. Take the bus from Hat Yai Airport to KTM Malaysia Railaway Station sidebus bus
    3. Take the train from Padang Besar to Tasek Gelugortrain train
    8h 34m
    RM 391–754

  8. Minivan, bus

    1. Take the bus from Samut sakhon to Rangsitbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Mochit Terminal to Komtarbus bus Mochit Terminal - Komtar
    26h 25m
    RM 284–286

  9. Drive  1,098 km

    1. Drive from Samut Sakhon to George Towncar car 1,098 km
    15h 23m
    RM 606–875

Samut Sakhon to Penang by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration24h 40mAverage Duration
TicketRM 247Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,021.9 km
  • Duration: 5h 40m

What companies run services between Samut Sakhon, Thailand and Penang, Malaysia?

You can take a bus from Mahachai Intersection to George Town Hotel Transfer via The Government Lottery Office, Khao San Nara Travel, Hat Yai, and McDonalds Lee Gardens Hat Yai in around 24h 40m.

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