There are 6 ways to get from Cha-uat to Penang by train, car ferry, bus, or car
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Train, car ferry via Hat Yai
best- Take the train from Chauat to Hat Yaitrain 45
- Take the train from Hat Yai to Padang Besartrain 45
- Take the train from Padang Besar to Butterworthtrain
- Take the car ferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry
6h 51mRM 32–267Train, Mini Van
- Take the train from Chauat to Hat Yaitrain 45
- Take the bus from Hat Yai to Komtar Bus Terminalbus
7h 37mRM 75–191Drive, car ferry
- Drive from Cha-uat to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcar
- Take the car ferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry
4h 42mRM 151–217Train, car ferry
- Take the train from Chauat to Phatthalungtrain 45
- Take the train from Phatthalung to Padang Besar Malaysiatrain 45
- Take the train from Padang Besar to Butterworthtrain
- Take the car ferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry
7h 34mRM 33–267Train, bus
- Take the train from Chauat to Hat Yaitrain 45
- Take the bus from Hat Yai to Prangin Mallbus
8h 23mRM 75–191Drive 350.3 km
- Drive from Cha-uat to George Towncar 350.3 km
4h 34mRM 157–226
Cha-uat to Penang by train and car ferry
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Cha-uat to Penang is to train and car ferry via Hat Yai which costs RM 30 - RM 270 and takes 6h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Cha-uat to Penang is to drive which takes 4h 34m and costs RM 150 - RM 230.
The distance between Cha-uat and Penang is 341 km. The road distance is 350.3 km.
The best way to get from Cha-uat to Penang without a car is to train and car ferry via Hat Yai which takes 6h 51m and costs RM 30 - RM 270.
It takes approximately 6h 51m to get from Cha-uat to Penang, including transfers.
Penang is 1h ahead of Cha-uat. It is currently 10:21 AM in Cha-uat and 11:21 AM in Penang.
Yes, the driving distance between Cha-uat to Penang is 350 km. It takes approximately 4h 34m to drive from Cha-uat to Penang.
There are 2547+ hotels available in Penang.
What companies run services between Cha-uat, Thailand and Penang, Malaysia?
There is no direct connection from Cha-uat to Penang. However, you can take the train to Hat Yai, take the train to Padang Besar, take the train to Butterworth, walk to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal, then take the car ferry to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal. Alternatively, you can take a train from Chauat to Komtar Bus Terminal via Hat Yai, Thanon Nipatuthit 2, and Hat Yai in around 7h 37m.
- Phone
- 1690
- sarabanklang@railway.co.th
- Website
- dticket.railway.co.th
Train from Chauat to Hat Yai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 54m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 8–130
- Book at
- https://12go.asia/en/operator/thai-railways
- Website
- https://dticket.railway.co.th/DTicketPublicWeb/home/Home
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- RM 8–22
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- RM 70–95
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- RM 30–45
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- RM 95–130
Train from Hat Yai to Padang Besar
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- RM 5–120
- Book at
- https://12go.asia/en/operator/thai-railways
- Website
- https://dticket.railway.co.th/DTicketPublicWeb/home/Home
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- RM 5–20
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- RM 65–95
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- RM 30–45
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- RM 90–120
Train from Chauat to Phatthalung
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 5–120
- Book at
- https://12go.asia/en/operator/thai-railways
- Website
- https://dticket.railway.co.th/DTicketPublicWeb/home/Home
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- RM 5–20
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- RM 65–95
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- RM 30–45
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- RM 85–120
Train from Phatthalung to Padang Besar Malaysia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 8–130
- Book at
- https://12go.asia/en/operator/thai-railways
- Website
- https://dticket.railway.co.th/DTicketPublicWeb/home/Home
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- RM 8–22
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- RM 70–95
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- RM 30–45
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- RM 95–130
- Phone
- +603 - 9779 1200
- callcenter@ktmb.com.my
- Website
- ktmb.com.my
Train from Padang Besar to Butterworth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 17–21
- Website
- https://www.ktmb.com.my/Komuter.html
- Phone
- +60 4-261 5558
- Website
- 12go.asia
Bus from Hat Yai to Komtar Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- RM 67
- Book at
- https://12go.asia/en/operator/new-asian-travel
- Phone
- 019 - 545 3888
- beh_travel@outlook.com
- Website
- behtravelandtour.com
Bus from Hat Yai to Prangin Mall
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 23m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- RM 59
- Schedules at
- behtravelandtour.com
- Book at
- easybook.com
- Phone
- 04-375 2400
- info@penangport.com.my
- 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
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