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How to get fromSurat Thani to George Townby train, tram, car ferry, bus, ferry, car, or plane

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There are 10 ways to get from Surat Thani to George Town by train, tram, car ferry, bus, ferry, car, or plane

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  1. Train, tram, car ferry via Hat Yai

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    1. Take the train from Surat Thani Train Station to Hat Yaitrain train 45
    2. Take the train from Hat Yai to Padang Besar Malaysiatrain train 45
    3. Take the tram from Padang Besar to Butterworthtram tram
    4. Take the carferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    10h 57m
    RM 18–152

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Udomrat Office to Komtar Bus Terminal Penangbus bus Udomrat Office - Komtar Bus Terminal Penang / ...
    11h 30m
    RM 150–190

  3. Ferry

    1. Take the ferry from Phantip Travel Surat Thani to Na Thon Koh Samuiferry ferry Phantip Travel Surat Thani - Na Thon Koh Samui
    2. Take the ferry from Na Thon Pier Seatran Ferry to Bus Terminal Komtarferry ferry Na Thon Pier Seatran Ferry - Bus Terminal Komtar
    15h
    RM 239

  4. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Surat Thani 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
    7h 18m
    RM 283–410

  5. Train, tram, car ferry

    1. Take the train from Surat Thani Train Station 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
    11h 3m
    RM 23–145

  6. Bus via Pak Bara Pier

    1. Take the bus from Pattana tour Travel And transport to Pak Bara Pierbus bus Pattana tour Travel And transport - Pak Bara Pier
    2. Take the bus from Pak Bara Pier to Penangbus bus Pak Bara Pier - Penang
    16h 30m
    RM 257–297

  7. Drive  525.4 km

    1. Drive from Surat Thani to George Towncar car 525.4 km
    7h 11m
    RM 292–421

  8. Fly from Surat Thani

    1. Fly from Surat Thani (URT) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane plane URT - PEN
    7h 55m
    RM 560–1,120

  9. Bus to Phuket International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Surat City Agricural Market 2 to Phuket Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Phuket International Airport (HKT) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane plane HKT - PEN
    8h 45m
    RM 338–710

  10. Bus to Krabi Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Surat Thani Hotel Transfer to Ao Nang Mcdonaldbus bus
    2. Fly from Krabi Airport (KBV) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane plane KBV - PEN
    11h 4m
    RM 490–927

Surat Thani to George Town by bus, train, tram, and car ferry

Calendar46Weekly Services
Duration10h 57mAverage Duration
TicketRM 18Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 527.2 km
  • Duration: 10h 57m

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

Udomrat Tour operates a bus from Udomrat Office to Komtar Bus Terminal Penang twice daily. Tickets cost RM 157 and the journey takes 11h 30m. Three other operators also service this route. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Phantip Travel Surat Thani to Bus Terminal Komtar via Na Thon Koh Samui and Na Thon Pier Seatran Ferry in around 15h.

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