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How to get fromBangkok to George Townby plane, train, car ferry, bus or car

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There are 8 ways to get from Bangkok to George Town by plane, train, car 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
    5h 3m
    RM 249–594

  2. Train, car ferry via Padang Besar

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Padang Besartrain train 45
    2. Take the train from Padang Besar to Butterworthtrain train
    3. Take the car ferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    19h 9m
    RM 53–248

  3. Bus, Mini Van

    1. Take the bus from Southern Bus Terminal Bangkok to Hat Yai Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Hat Yai to Komtar Bus Terminalbus bus
    20h 3m
    RM 186–218

  4. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Bangkok to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcar car
    2. Take the car ferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    16h 2m
    RM 496–716

  5. Publich Van to Suvarnabhumi Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Thepharak Junction to Suvarnabhumi Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane plane BKK - PEN
    5h 49m
    RM 346–958

  6. Train, car ferry

    1. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Padang Besar Malaysiatrain train 45
    2. Take the train from Padang Besar to Butterworthtrain train
    3. Take the car ferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    21h 27m
    RM 53–249

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Hat Yai Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Hat Yai to Prangin Mallbus bus
    28h 8m
    RM 159–962

  8. Drive 1,134.1 km

    1. Drive from Bangkok to George Towncar car 1,134.1 km
    15h 54m
    RM 502–725

Bangkok to George Town by train, foot, and car ferry

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration19h 9mAverage Duration
TicketRM 53Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Bangkok, Thailand and George Town, Malaysia?

Thai AirAsia, Thai Lion Mentari, and three other airlines fly from Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) to Penang International Airport (PEN) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bangkok Sai Tai Mai Terminal to Komtar Bus Terminal via Soi Borommaratchachonnani 99, Opposite Panu, Street Assawaphisit Chet., Opposite Southern Bus Terminal, Southern Bus Terminal Bangkok, and Hat Yai in around 20h 3m.

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