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There are 13 ways to get from Thailand to George Town by subway, plane, train, tram, car ferry, ferry, bus, or car

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  1. Subway to Don Mueang International Airport, fly to Penang International Airport

    best
    1. Take the subway from Mrt Nonthaburi Civic Center to Mrt Kak Sisubway subway
    2. Fly from Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane plane DMK - PEN
    5h 20m

  2. Train, tram, car ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Hua Lamphong to Padang Besartrain train
    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
    23h 27m
    RM 42–144

  3. Train, tram, car ferry via Bang Bamru

    1. Take the train from Bang Bamru 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
    20h 9m
    RM 118–145

  4. Ferry

    1. Take the ferry from Bangkok Khao San to Koh Tao Pierferry ferry
    2. Take the ferry from Koh Tao Songserm to Na Thon Koh Samui Songsermferry ferry
    3. Take the ferry from Na Thon Pier Seatran Ferry to Bus Terminal Komtarferry ferry
    20h 14m
    RM 420–495

  5. Bus via Hat Yai

    1. Take the bus from Khao San Nara Travel to Hat Yaibus bus Khao San Nara Travel - Hat Yai
    2. Take the bus from McDonalds Lee Gardens Hat Yai to George Town Hotel Transferbus bus McDonalds Lee Gardens Hat Yai - George Town Hotel Transfer
    21h 30m
    RM 242

  6. Fly Suvarnabhumi Airport to Penang International Airport

    1. Fly from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane plane BKK - PEN
    5h 56m
    RM 479–761

  7. Fly Hat Yai to Penang International Airport

    1. Fly from Hat Yai (HDY) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane plane HDY - PEN
    7h 57m
    RM 479–761

  8. Train, drive to Sultan Ismail Petra, fly to Penang International Airport

    1. Take the train from Hat Yai to Sungai Koloktrain train
    2. Drive from Sungai Kolok to Sultan Ismail Petra (KBR)car car
    3. Fly from Sultan Ismail Petra (KBR) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane plane KBR - PEN
    7h 26m
    RM 224–643

  9. Fly Don Mueang International Airport to Hat Yai, bus, tram, car ferry

    1. Fly from Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) to Hat Yai (HDY)plane plane DMK - HDY
    2. Take the bus from Hat Yai Airport to KTM Malaysia Railaway Station sidebus bus
    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
    8h 10m
    RM 337–574

  10. Fly Suvarnabhumi Airport to Hat Yai, bus, tram, car ferry

    1. Fly from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Hat Yai (HDY)plane plane BKK - HDY
    2. Take the bus from Hat Yai Airport to KTM Malaysia Railaway Station sidebus bus
    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
    8h 46m
    RM 391–617

  11. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Mochit Terminal to Komtarbus bus Mochit Terminal - Komtar
    25h 2m
    RM 272–273

  12. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Bangkok 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
    15h 59m
    RM 519–751

  13. Drive  1,134.7 km

    1. Drive from Bangkok to George Towncar car 1,134.7 km
    15h 51m
    RM 526–760

Thailand to George Town by bus, train, tram, and car ferry

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration20h 9mAverage Duration
TicketRM 118Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,004.9 km
  • Duration: 5h 20m

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

You can take a ferry from Bangkok Khao San to Bus Terminal Komtar via Koh Tao Pier, Koh Tao Songserm, Na Thon Koh Samui Songserm, and Na Thon Pier Seatran Ferry in around 20h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Khao San Nara Travel to George Town Hotel Transfer via Hat Yai and McDonalds Lee Gardens Hat Yai in around 21h 30m.

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