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

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There are 5 ways to get from Ubon Ratchathani to Penang by plane, train, tram, car ferry, or bus

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Ubon Ratchathani Airport (UBP) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane plane UBP - PEN
    5h
    RM 460–1,311

  2. Train, tram, car ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Ubon Ratchathani to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain train
    2. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal 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
    30h 30m
    RM 141–247

  3. Train, tram, car ferry via Bangkok

    1. Take the train from Ubon Ratchathani to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain train
    2. Take the train from Bang Bamru 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
    28h 25m
    RM 142–250

  4. Bus, Mini Van

    1. Take the bus from Ubon Ratchathani Bus Terminal to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Hat Yai Bus Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Hat Yai to Komtar Bus Terminalbus bus
    29h 40m
    RM 265–1,132

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Ubon Ratchathani to Bangkok Nakhonchai Air Terminalbus bus Ubon - Nakhonchaiair Station Bangkok
    2. Take the bus from Mochit Terminal to Komtarbus bus Mochit Terminal - Komtar
    32h 59m
    RM 361–395

Ubon Ratchathani to Penang by train, tram, and car ferry

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration28h 25mAverage Duration
TicketRM 142Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,219 km
  • Duration: 5h

What companies run services between Ubon Ratchathani, Thailand and Penang, Malaysia?

Thai AirAsia, Nok Air, and three other airlines fly from Ubon Ratchathani Airport (UBP) to Penang International Airport (PEN) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ubon Ratchathani Bus Terminal to Komtar Bus Terminal via Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal and Hat Yai in around 29h 40m.

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