There are 7 ways to get from Surat Thani Airport (URT) to George Town by plane, train, tram, car ferry, bus, car, or rideshare
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Fly
best- Fly from Surat Thani (URT) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane URT - PEN
5h 20mRM 691–1,496Train, tram, car ferry
cheapest- Take the train from Surat Thani Train Station 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
9h 54mRM 49–193Minivan, Mini Van
- Take the bus from Surathani Talad Kaset Station to Hat Yai Bus Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Hat Yai to Komtar Bus Terminalbus
11h 15mRM 128–146Drive, car ferry
- Drive from Surat Thani Airport (URT) to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcar
- Take the carferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry
7h 14mRM 236–340Bus
- Take the bus from Suratthani to Songkhlabus
- Take the bus from Hat Yai to Prangin Mallbus
13h 38mRM 89–97Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Surat Thani-URT to George Town527.1 km
7h 7mDrive 527.1 km
- Drive from Surat Thani Airport (URT) to George Towncar 527.1 km
7h 7mRM 242–349
Surat Thani (URT) to Penang International Airport (PEN) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Surat Thani Airport (URT) to George Town is to train and tram and car ferry which costs RM 45 - RM 200 and takes 9h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Surat Thani Airport (URT) to George Town is to fly which takes 5h 20m and costs RM 650 - RM 1500.
No, there is no direct bus from Surat Thani Airport (URT) to George Town. However, there are services departing from Surat Thani Airport and arriving at Komtar Bus Terminal via Surathani Talad Kaset Station and Hat Yai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 15m.
The distance between Surat Thani Airport (URT) and George Town is 467 km. The road distance is 527.1 km.
The best way to get from Surat Thani Airport (URT) to George Town without a car is to train and tram and car ferry which takes 9h 54m and costs RM 45 - RM 200.
It takes approximately 5h 20m to get from Surat Thani Airport (URT) to George Town, including transfers.
Surat Thani Airport (URT) to George Town bus services, operated by Hat Yai Transport, depart from Surathani Talad Kaset Station.
The best way to get from Surat Thani Airport (URT) to George Town is to fly which takes 5h 20m and costs RM 650 - RM 1500. Alternatively, you can Minivan and Mini Van, which costs RM 120 - RM 150 and takes 11h 15m.
Surat Thani Airport (URT) to George Town bus services, operated by Hat Yai Transport, arrive at Hat Yai Bus Terminal station.
George Town is 1h ahead of Surat Thani Airport (URT). It is currently 3:13 PM in Surat Thani Airport (URT) and 4:13 PM in George Town.
What companies run services between Surat Thani Airport (URT), Thailand and George Town, Malaysia?
Thai AirAsia, Thai Lion Mentari, and two other airlines fly from Surat Thani (URT) to Penang International Airport (PEN) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Surat Thani Airport to Komtar Bus Terminal via Surathani Talad Kaset Station and Hat Yai in around 11h 15m.
- Website
- airasia.com
Flights from Surat Thani to Penang International Airport via Don Muang
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 460–1,300
- Phone
- 1690
- [email protected]
- Website
- railway.co.th
Train from Surat Thani Train Station to Hat Yai
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 12–110
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- railway.co.th
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- RM 75–110
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- RM 19–23
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- RM 12–16
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- RM 45–50
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
Bus from Surathani Talad Kaset Station to Hat Yai Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 30
- 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
Bus from Suratthani to Songkhla
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 16
- 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
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Surat Thani-URT to George Town
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 7m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Surat Thani Airport (URT) to George Town is 527 km. It takes approximately 7h 7m to drive from Surat Thani Airport (URT) to George Town.
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