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1150 km.
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Bangkok to Penang

Composite routes from Bangkok to Penang

Cheapest
15 h 54 min
Car
1150 km.
from $63
Fastest
1 h 49 min
Plane
Other
19 h
926 km.
from $58
21 h 3 min
927 km.
from $60.36
21 h 7 min
926 km.
from $31.63

Transport providers

Airlines

Malindo Airways

Website:
malindoair.com/
Plane from Don Mueang International Airport to Penang
Ave. Duration:
4h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$82.80–$382.16

Malaysia Airlines

Website:
malaysiaairlines.com/hq/en.html
Plane from Bangkok International Airport to Penang
Ave. Duration:
1h 50m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$76.43–$267.51

Thai AirAsia

Website:
airasia.com/en/home.page?cid=1
Plane from Don Mueang International Airport to Penang
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$57.32–$242.03

Thai Lion Mentari

Website:
lionairthai.com/en/
Plane from Don Mueang International Airport to Penang
Ave. Duration:
1h 55m
Frequency:
Monday, Friday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$50.95–$101.91

Thai Airways International

Website:
thaiairways.com/
Plane from Bangkok International Airport to Penang
Ave. Duration:
1h 50m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$140.12–$394.90

Firefly

Website:
fireflyz.com.my/
Plane from Bangkok International Airport to Penang
Ave. Duration:
1h 50m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$76.43–$267.51

Train operators

State Railway of Thailand

Phone:
1690
Email:
Website:
dticket.railway.co.th/DTicketPublicWeb/home/Home
Train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Hat
Ave. Duration:
14h 15m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$8.92–$61.15
Train from Hat Yai to Padang
Ave. Duration:
45 min
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$1.53–$31.85
Train from Hua Lamphong to Hat
Ave. Duration:
16h 10m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$8.92–$61.15

KTM Komuter

Phone:
+60 3 2267 1200
Email:
Website:
ktmb.com.my/Komuter.html
Train from Padang Besar to Butterworth
Ave. Duration:
1h 51m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$4.59–$5.48

Other operators

Penang Port

Website:
penangport.com.my/Services/Ferry-Services
Other from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja
Ave. Duration:
20 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$0.50

Bus operators

The Transport Company

Phone:
1490
Email:
Website:
tcl99web.transport.co.th/Home
Bus from Bangkok Southern Bus Terminal to Hat
Ave. Duration:
22h 38m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$22.93–$33.12

Sombat Tour

Phone:
+66 2 936 3256
Website:
sombattour.com/
Bus from Southern Bus Terminal to Surat
Ave. Duration:
10h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$18.89–$33.12

Beh Travel & Tour Sdn

Phone:
019 - 545 3888
Email:
Website:
behtravelandtour.com/
Bus from Hat Yai to Prangin
Ave. Duration:
4h 23m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$15.60

New Asian Travel

Phone:
+60 4-261 5558
Website:
12go.asia/en/operator/new-asian-travel?z=3481&sub_id=cjJyMDYsUlVYWFgyMDI1MDMxMDAwMDAwMDAwMHVzb2QsZXAwMTp1OmE6azplLCxoMDoyfGhoOjJ8aG86MywyMDI1MDMxMDAwMDAsMDE5NTgyNGItZTU4Yi03NThiLWE4MGUtMGY0ZmJhYWEyNTdlLA
Bus from Hat Yai to Komtar
Ave. Duration:
4h
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$18.87

Hat Yai Transport

Bus from Surathani Talad Kaset Station to Hat
Ave. Duration:
5h
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$8.06

Siam Lane Tour (Siam Dernrod)

Website:
12go.asia/en/operator/siam-lane-tour?z=3481&sub_id=cjJyMDYsUlVYWFgyMDI1MDMxMTAwMDAwMDAwMHVzb2QsZXAwMTp1OmE6azplLCxoMDoxfGhoOjN8aG86MiwyMDI1MDMxMTAwMDAsMDE5NTgzYTYtYmY3MS03NjVlLWIwZjktNTA1YjE4OGZhZDM0LA
Bus from Bangkok Southern Bus Terminal to Hat
Ave. Duration:
14h
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$29.87

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Bangkok to Penang?

The cheapest way to get from Bangkok to Penang is to train and car ferry which costs $13.04 - $86.96 and takes 19h 12m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bangkok to Penang?

The fastest way to get from Bangkok to Penang is to fly which takes 3h 57m and costs $47.83 - $119.57 .

Is there a direct bus between Bangkok and Penang?

No, there is no direct bus from Bangkok to Penang. However, there are services departing from Bangkok Southern Bus Terminal and arriving at Komtar Bus Terminal via Hat Yai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h.

How far is it from Bangkok to Penang?

The distance between Bangkok and Penang is 971 km. The road distance is 1146.7 km.

How do I travel from Bangkok to Penang without a car?

The best way to get from Bangkok to Penang without a car is to bus and Mini Van which takes 19h and costs $35.87 - $44.57 .

How long does it take to get from Bangkok to Penang?

It takes approximately 3h 57m to get from Bangkok to Penang, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bangkok to Penang bus from?

Bangkok to Penang bus services, operated by Siam Lane Tour (Siam Dernrod), depart from Bangkok Southern Bus Terminal station.

Bus or fly from Bangkok to Penang?

The best way to get from Bangkok to Penang is to fly which takes 3h 57m and costs $47.83 - $119.57 . Alternatively, you can bus and Mini Van, which costs $35.87 - $44.57 and takes 19h.

Where does the Bangkok to Penang bus arrive?

Bangkok to Penang bus services, operated by Siam Lane Tour (Siam Dernrod), arrive at Hat Yai Bus Terminal station.

What is the time difference between Bangkok and Penang?

Penang is 1h ahead of Bangkok. It is currently 20:42 in Bangkok and 21:42 in Penang.

Can I drive from Bangkok to Penang?

Yes, the driving distance between Bangkok to Penang is 1147 km. It takes approximately 15h 54m to drive from Bangkok to Penang.

Where can I stay near Penang?

There are 2344+ hotels available in Penang. Prices start at $33.93 per night.
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