There are 5 ways to get from Yala to Penang by train, tram, car ferry, bus, or car
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Train, tram, car ferry
best- Take the train from Yala to Hat Yaitrain
- Take the train from Hat Yai to Padang Besartrain
- Take the tram from Padang Besar to Butterworthtram
- Take the carferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry
6h 46mRM 12–154Bus, Mini Bus, Mini Van
- Take the bus from Yala to Pattani Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Pattani Bus Station to Hat Yai Bus Stationbus 491
- Take the bus from Hat Yai to Komtar Bus Terminalbus
8h 34mRM 108–119Drive, car ferry
- Drive from Yala to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcar
- Take the carferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry
3h 36mRM 102–147Minivan, bus, car ferry
- Take the bus from Yala to Sungai Kolokbus
- Take the bus from Pasir Mas to Butterworthbus
- Take the carferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry
12h 5mRM 54–118Drive 234.5 km
- Drive from Yala to George Towncar 234.5 km
3h 30mRM 108–155
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Yala to Penang is to train and tram and car ferry which costs RM 11 - RM 160 and takes 6h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Yala to Penang is to drive which takes 3h 30m and costs RM 100 - RM 160.
No, there is no direct bus from Yala to Penang. However, there are services departing from Yala and arriving at Komtar Bus Terminal via Pattani Bus Station and Hat Yai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 34m.
The distance between Yala and Penang is 328 km. The road distance is 234.5 km.
The best way to get from Yala to Penang without a car is to train and tram and car ferry which takes 6h 46m and costs RM 11 - RM 160.
It takes approximately 6h 46m to get from Yala to Penang, including transfers.
Yala to Penang bus services, operated by Local Bus Thailand, depart from Yala station.
Yala to Penang bus services, operated by Local Bus Thailand, arrive at Pattani Bus Station.
Penang is 1h ahead of Yala. It is currently 8:46 AM in Yala and 9:46 AM in Penang.
Yes, the driving distance between Yala to Penang is 235 km. It takes approximately 3h 30m to drive from Yala to Penang.
What companies run services between Yala, Thailand and Penang, Malaysia?
You can take a bus from Yala to Komtar Bus Terminal via Pattani Bus Station, Hat Yai Bus Station, and Hat Yai in around 8h 34m.
- Phone
- 1690
- [email protected]
- Website
- railway.co.th
Train from Yala to Hat Yai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 4–110
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- railway.co.th
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- RM 75–110
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- RM 13–17
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- RM 4–6
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- RM 34–38
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
Bus from Yala to Pattani Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 2–4
Bus from Pattani Bus Station to Hat Yai Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 15
- Phone
- +60 4-261 5558
- Website
- 12go.asia
Bus from Hat Yai to Komtar Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- RM 90–100
- Book at
- 12 Go
Bus from Yala to Sungai Kolok
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 14
- Phone
- (09) 774 2655
- [email protected]
- Website
- e-mutiara.com.my
Bus from Pasir Mas to Butterworth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 16m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- RM 65–100
- Schedules at
- e-mutiara.com.my
- Book at
- easybook.com
- Phone
- +609-765 6000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Ekspres Perdana
Bus from Pasir Mas to Butterworth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 16m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 35–95
- Website
- Ekspres Perdana
- Phone
- 04-375 2400
- [email protected]
- Website
- penangport.com.my
Car ferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 2
- Schedules at
- penangport.com.my
Car ferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 2
- Schedules at
- penangport.com.my
Car ferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 2
- Schedules at
- penangport.com.my
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