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How to get fromSongkhla to George Townby train, tram, car ferry, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Songkhla to George Town by train, tram, car ferry, bus, or car

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  1. Train, tram, car ferry

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    1. Take the train from Hat Yai 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
    4h 25m
    RM 54–103

  2. Minivan, bus

    1. Take the bus from Songkhla to Hat Yaibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Central Hat Yai to George Town Hotel Transferbus bus Central Hat Yai - George Town Hotel Transfer
    6h 18m
    RM 110

  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Songkhla 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
    3h 9m
    RM 107–153

  4. Minivan, Mini Van

    1. Take the bus from Songkhla to Hat Yaibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Hat Yai to Komtar Bus Terminalbus bus
    6h 30m
    RM 95–101

  5. Minivan, bus via 7 Eleven Chulia St

    1. Take the bus from Songkhla to Hat Yaibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Hat Yai Bus Station to 7 Eleven Chulia Stbus bus Hat Yai Bus Station - 7 Eleven Chulia St
    7h
    RM 72

  6. Drive  242.5 km

    1. Drive from Songkhla to George Towncar car 242.5 km
    3h 2m
    RM 113–163

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  • Distance: 249.3 km
  • Duration: 4h 25m

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

You can take a bus from Songkhla to George Town Hotel Transfer via Hat Yai and Central Hat Yai in around 6h 18m.

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