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How to get fromSouthern Thailand to Penangby train, car ferry, bus, car, taxi, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Southern Thailand to Penang by train, car ferry, bus, car, taxi, or plane

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  1. Train, car ferry

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    1. Take the train from Chauat to Hat Yaitrain train
    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
    7h 26m
    RM 64–301

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Chauat to Hat Yaitrain train 37 Hua Lamphong - Sungai Kolok - Class II Sleeper AC / ...
    2. Take the bus from Hat Yai to Prangin Mallbus bus
    8h 58m
    RM 89–197

  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Southern Thailand 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
    4h 56m
    RM 162–233

  4. Taxi, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Southern Thailand to Nakhon-Si-Thammarat-Airport-NSTtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Nakhon Si Thammarat (NST) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane plane NST - PEN
    5h 1m
    RM 462–1,185

  5. Taxi, bus, Mini Van

    1. Take the taxi from Southern Thailand to Nakhon Si Thammarattaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Nakhon Si Thammarat to Hat Yai Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Hat Yai to Komtar Bus Terminalbus bus
    9h 29m
    RM 165–243

  6. Drive 363.3 km

    1. Drive from Southern Thailand to George Towncar car 363.3 km
    4h 49m
    RM 168–242

Nakhon Si Thammarat (NST) to Penang International Airport (PEN) flights

Calendar35Weekly Planes
Duration4h 35mAverage Duration
TicketRM 390Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 353.9 km
  • Duration: 7h 26m

What companies run services between Southern Thailand and Penang, Malaysia?

There is no direct connection from Southern Thailand to Penang. However, you can take the taxi to Chauat, take the train 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 vehicle from Southern Thailand to Prangin Mall via Chauat, Hat Yai, Kim Yong Market, Hat Yai Bus Terminal, and Hat Yai in around 8h 58m.

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