There are 5 ways to get from Songkhla to Penang by train, car ferry, bus, or car
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Train, car ferry
best- Take the train from Hat Yai to Padang Besartrain
- Take the train from Padang Besar to Butterworthtrain
- Take the car ferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry
4h 27mRM 91–228Minivan, bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Songkhla to Hat Yaibus
- Take the bus from Hat Yai to Prangin Mallbus
6h 53mRM 65Minivan, Mini Van
- Take the bus from Songkhla to Hat Yaibus
- Take the bus from Hat Yai to Komtar Bus Terminalbus
6h 30mRM 75–115Drive, car ferry
- Drive from Songkhla to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcar
- Take the car ferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry
3h 9mRM 107–154Drive 242.5 km
- Drive from Songkhla to George Towncar 242.5 km
3h 2mRM 113–163
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Songkhla to Penang is to Minivan and bus which costs RM 65 and takes 6h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Songkhla to Penang is to drive which takes 3h 2m and costs RM 110 - RM 170.
No, there is no direct bus from Songkhla to Penang. However, there are services departing from Songkhla and arriving at Komtar Bus Terminal via Hat Yai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 30m.
The distance between Songkhla and Penang is 250 km. The road distance is 242.5 km.
The best way to get from Songkhla to Penang without a car is to train and car ferry which takes 4h 27m and costs RM 90 - RM 230.
It takes approximately 4h 27m to get from Songkhla to Penang, including transfers.
Songkhla to Penang bus services, operated by Local Minivan Thailand, depart from Songkhla station.
Songkhla to Penang bus services, operated by Local Minivan Thailand, arrive at Hat Yai station.
Penang is 1h ahead of Songkhla. It is currently 6:49 PM in Songkhla and 7:49 PM in Penang.
Yes, the driving distance between Songkhla to Penang is 242 km. It takes approximately 3h 2m to drive from Songkhla to Penang.
What companies run services between Songkhla, Thailand and Penang, Malaysia?
You can take a bus from Songkhla to Komtar Bus Terminal via Hat Yai in around 6h 30m.
- Phone
- 1690
- [email protected]
- Website
- dticket.railway.co.th
Train from Hat Yai to Padang Besar
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- RM 1–110
- Book at
- https://12go.asia/en/operator/thai-railways
- Website
- https://dticket.railway.co.th/DTicketPublicWeb/home/Home
- 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.com.my
Train from Padang Besar to Butterworth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 40–60
- Website
- https://www.ktmb.com.my/Komuter.html
Bus from Songkhla to Hat Yai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 5
- Schedules at
- facebook.com
Bus from Songkhla to Hat Yai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 5
- Schedules at
- facebook.com
- 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 70–110
- Book at
- https://12go.asia/en/operator/new-asian-travel
- 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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