There are 7 ways to get from Suratthani to Butterworth by train, tram, bus, car, plane, or car ferry
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Train, tram
best- 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
10h 17mRM 17–152Minivan, bus
- Take the bus from Surathani Talad Kaset Station to Hat Yai Bus Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Hat Yai to Danokbus
- Take the bus from Bukit Kayu Hitam to Butterworthbus
10h 59mRM 53Drive 510.1 km
- Drive from Suratthani to Butterworthcar 510.1 km
6h 59mRM 234–338Fly Surat Thani to Penang International Airport, car ferry
- Fly from Surat Thani (URT) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane URT - PEN
- Take the carferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry
8h 52mRM 713–1,523Bus, Minivan, train
- Take the bus from Suratthani to Songkhlabus
- Take the bus from Hat Yai Bus Terminal to Padang Besarbus
- Take the train from Padang Besar to Butterworthtrain
11h 59mRM 67–87Bus, bus to Phuket International Airport, fly to Penang International Airport, car ferry
- Take the bus from Surathani Talad Kaset Station to Phuket Bus Terminal 1bus
- Take the bus from Old Phuket Bus Terminal to Phuket Airport Busbus
- Fly from Phuket International Airport (HKT) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane HKT - PEN
- Take the carferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry
11h 26mRM 305–726Fly Surat Thani to Hat Yai, train, tram
- Fly from Surat Thani (URT) to Hat Yai (HDY)plane URT - HDY
- Take the train from Hat Yai to Padang Besartrain
- Take the tram from Padang Besar to Butterworthtram
10h 40mRM 441–720
Surat Thani (URT) to Penang International Airport (PEN) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Suratthani to Butterworth is to Minivan and bus which costs RM 53 and takes 10h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Suratthani to Butterworth is to drive which takes 6h 59m and costs RM 230 - RM 340.
No, there is no direct bus from Suratthani station to Butterworth. However, there are services departing from Surathani Talad Kaset Station and arriving at Butterworth via Hat Yai Bus Terminal, Hat Yai and Bukit Kayu Hitam. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 59m.
No, there is no direct train from Suratthani station to Butterworth. However, there are services departing from Surat Thani Train Station and arriving at Butterworth via Hat Yai and Padang Besar. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 17m.
The distance between Suratthani and Butterworth is 524 km. The road distance is 510.1 km.
The best way to get from Suratthani to Butterworth without a car is to train and tram which takes 10h 17m and costs RM 17 - RM 160.
It takes approximately 10h 17m to get from Suratthani to Butterworth, including transfers.
Suratthani to Butterworth bus services, operated by Hat Yai Transport, depart from Surathani Talad Kaset Station.
Suratthani to Butterworth train services, operated by State Railway of Thailand, depart from Surat Thani Train Station.
Suratthani to Butterworth bus services, operated by Hat Yai Transport, arrive at Hat Yai Bus Terminal station.
What companies run services between Suratthani, Thailand and Butterworth, Malaysia?
You can take a vehicle from Suratthani to Butterworth via Surathani Talad Kaset Station, Hat Yai Bus Terminal, Thanon Nipatuthit 2, Hat Yai, Danok, and Bukit Kayu Hitam in around 10h 59m.
- Website
- airasia.com
Flights from Surat Thani to Penang International Airport via Don Muang
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 650–1,100
Flights from Surat Thani to Hat Yai via Don Muang
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 420–550
- Website
- lionairthai.com
Flights from Surat Thani to Hat Yai via Don Muang
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 380–1,100
- Website
- nokair.com
Flights from Surat Thani to Hat Yai via Don Muang
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 450–3,500
- Website
- worldticket.com
Flights from Surat Thani to Hat Yai via Don Muang
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 450–3,500
- Website
- airasia.com
Flights from Phuket International Airport to Penang International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- RM 220–600
- Website
- fireflyz.com.my
Flights from Phuket International Airport to Penang International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- RM 290–500
- Website
- qatarairways.com
Flights from Phuket International Airport to Penang International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 240–1,600
- 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 45–49
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
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
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
- Phone
- +603 - 9779 1200
- [email protected]
- Website
- KTM Intercity
Train from Padang Besar to Butterworth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 40–60
- Website
- KTM Intercity
Bus from Surathani Talad Kaset Station to Hat Yai Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 29
Bus from Hat Yai to Danok
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 10
Bus from Hat Yai Bus Terminal to Padang Besar
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 7
- Phone
- +603 7728 8789
- [email protected]
- Website
- 12go.asia
Bus from Bukit Kayu Hitam to Butterworth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 14
- Book at
- easybook.com
Bus from Suratthani to Songkhla
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 16
- Phone
- +66 (0)77 272230
- [email protected]
- Website
- Phantip Travel
Bus from Surathani Talad Kaset Station to Phuket Bus Terminal 1
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 50–110
- Book at
- 12 Go
- Website
- Phantip Travel
- Phone
- +66 80 465 5666
- [email protected]
Bus from Old Phuket Bus Terminal to Phuket Airport Bus
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 8–13
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Phone
- +66 80 465 5666
- Website
- airportbusphuket.com
Bus from Old Phuket Bus Terminal to Phuket Airport Bus
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 12–14
- Schedules at
- airportbusphuket.com
- Phone
- 04-375 2400
- [email protected]
- Website
- penangport.com.my
Car ferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 2
- Schedules at
- penangport.com.my
Car ferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 2
- Schedules at
- penangport.com.my
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More Questions & Answers
Butterworth is 1h ahead of Suratthani. It is currently 1:51 AM in Suratthani and 2:51 AM in Butterworth.
Suratthani to Butterworth train services, operated by State Railway of Thailand, arrive at Hat Yai station.
Yes, the driving distance between Suratthani to Butterworth is 510 km. It takes approximately 6h 59m to drive from Suratthani to Butterworth.
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