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How to get fromPenang to Bangkokby plane, car ferry, train, bus or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Penang to Bangkok by plane, car ferry, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Don Mueang International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)planePEN - DMK
    2h 6m
    ฿2,000–4,400

  2. Car ferry, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the car ferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry
    2. Take the train from Butterworth to Padang Besartrain
    3. Take the train from Padang Besar to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain46
    19h 57m
    ฿1,063–1,103

  3. Mini Van, bus

    1. Take the bus from Komtar Bus Terminal to Hat Yaibus
    2. Take the bus from Hat Yai Bus Terminal to Southern Bus Terminal Bangkokbus
    20h 17m
    ฿1,385–1,635

  4. Car ferry, drive

    1. Take the car ferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry
    2. Drive from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Bangkokcar
    16h 1m
    ฿3,915–6,015

  5. Fly to Suvarnabhumi Airport

    1. Fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)planePEN - BKK
    2h 32m
    ฿2,812–6,381

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Prangin Mall to Hat Yaibus
    2. Take the bus from Hat Yai Bus Terminal to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminalbus
    28h 7m
    ฿1,222–7,922

  7. Drive 1,134.1 km

    1. Drive from George Town to Bangkokcar1,134.1 km
    15h 53m
    ฿3,996–5,771

Penang to Bangkok by car ferry, train, and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration19h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket฿1,063Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Penang, Malaysia and Bangkok, Thailand?

Thai AirAsia, Thai Lion Mentari, and three other airlines fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Komtar Bus Terminal to แยกคอกวัว;Khok Wua Intersection via Hat Yai Bus Terminal, Southern Bus Terminal Bangkok, and บรมราชชนนี 58;Borommaratchachonnani 58 in around 20h 17m.

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