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How to get fromThailand to Penangby plane, train, tram, car ferry, ferry, bus, or car

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There are 9 ways to get from Thailand to Penang by plane, train, tram, car ferry, ferry, bus, or car

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  1. Fly from Don Mueang International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane plane DMK - PEN
    4h 4m
    RM 303–754

  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 from Suvarnabhumi Airport

    1. Fly from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane plane BKK - PEN
    4h 40m
    RM 477–757

  7. Bus

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

  8. 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

  9. Drive  1,134.7 km

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

Thailand to Penang by bus, train, tram, and car ferry

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration20h 9mAverage Duration
TicketRM 118Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 983.1 km
  • Duration: 4h 4m

What companies run services between Thailand and Penang, Malaysia?

Thai AirAsia, Thai Lion Mentari, and Malindo Airways fly from Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) to Penang International Airport (PEN) 3 times a day. Alternatively, 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.

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