There are 9 ways to get from Chumphon to George Town by train, tram, car ferry, bus, ferry, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, tram, car ferry
best- Take the train from Chumphon 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
12h 5mRM 26–153Bus, Mini Van
- Take the bus from Chumphon to Hat Yai, Songkhlabus 721
- Take the bus from Hat Yai to Komtar Bus Terminalbus
13hRM 138–143Ferry, bus
- Take the ferry from Chumphon Town Transfer to Koh Samui Transferferry
- Take the ferry from Koh Samui Town Transfer to Hat Yai Bus Terminalferry
- Take the bus from Hat Yai to Prangin Mallbus
21h 53mRM 237Drive, car ferry
- Drive from Chumphon to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcar
- Take the carferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry
9h 35mRM 314–453Drive 689.6 km
- Drive from Chumphon to George Towncar 689.6 km
9h 28mRM 320–462Fly from Chumphon Airport
- Fly from Chumphon Airport (CJM) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane CJM - PEN
8h 32mRM 463–1,200Bus, ferry to Koh Samui Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Chumphon Town to Koh Tao Boonsiri Pierbus
- Take the ferry from Koh Tao Boonsiri Pier to Samui Airportferry
- Fly from Koh Samui Airport (USM) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane USM - PEN
11h 55mRM 788–1,674Minivan to Ranong Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Chumphon to Ranong Bus Stationbus
- Fly from Ranong Airport (UNN) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane UNN - PEN
14h 46mRM 618–1,703Train to Surat Thani, fly
- Take the train from Chumphon to Surat Thani Train Stationtrain
- Fly from Surat Thani (URT) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane URT - PEN
11h 2mRM 559–1,209
Chumphon Airport (CJM) to Penang International Airport (PEN) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Chumphon to George Town is to train and tram and car ferry which costs RM 26 - RM 160 and takes 12h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Chumphon to George Town is to fly which takes 8h 32m and costs RM 460 - RM 1200.
No, there is no direct bus from Chumphon to George Town. However, there are services departing from Chumphon and arriving at Komtar Bus Terminal via Hat Yai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h.
The distance between Chumphon and George Town is 680 km. The road distance is 689.6 km.
The best way to get from Chumphon to George Town without a car is to train and tram and car ferry which takes 12h 5m and costs RM 26 - RM 160.
It takes approximately 12h 5m to get from Chumphon to George Town, including transfers.
Chumphon to George Town bus services, operated by Local Bus Thailand, depart from Chumphon station.
The best way to get from Chumphon to George Town is to bus and Mini Van which takes 13h and costs RM 137 - RM 143. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs RM 460 - RM 1200 and takes 8h 32m.
Chumphon to George Town bus services, operated by Local Bus Thailand, arrive at Hat Yai, Songkhla station.
George Town is 1h ahead of Chumphon. It is currently 8:30 AM in Chumphon and 9:30 AM in George Town.
What companies run services between Chumphon, Thailand and George Town, Malaysia?
You can take a bus from Chumphon to Komtar Bus Terminal via Hat Yai, Songkhla and Hat Yai in around 13h. Alternatively, Thai AirAsia flies from Chumphon Airport (CJM) to Penang International Airport (PEN) once daily.
- Website
- airasia.com
Flights from Chumphon Airport to Penang International Airport via Don Muang
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 390–1,100
Flights from Koh Samui Airport to Penang International Airport via Don Muang
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 500–1,500
Flights from Ranong Airport to Penang International Airport via Don Muang
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- RM 550–1,600
Flights from Surat Thani to Penang International Airport via Don Muang
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 500–1,100
- Website
- thaiairways.com
Flights from Koh Samui Airport to Penang International Airport via Suvarnabhumi
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 750–1,900
- Website
- singaporeair.com
Flights from Koh Samui Airport to Penang International Airport via Singapore Changi
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 650–1,400
- Website
- qatarairways.com
Flights from Ranong Airport to Penang International Airport via Don Muang, Phuket
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- RM 550–1,700
- Website
- flyscoot.com
Flights from Koh Samui Airport to Penang International Airport via Singapore Changi
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 650–1,400
- Website
- airasia.com
Flights from Koh Samui Airport to Penang International Airport via Phuket
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- RM 650–1,200
- Phone
- 1690
- sarabanklang@railway.co.th
- Website
- railway.co.th
Train from Chumphon to Hat Yai
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 19–110
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- railway.co.th
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- RM 75–110
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- RM 23–28
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- RM 19–25
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- RM 54–59
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
Train from Chumphon to Surat Thani Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 7–110
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- railway.co.th
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- RM 75–110
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- RM 15–19
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- RM 7–9
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- RM 38–41
- Phone
- +603 - 9779 1200
- callcenter@ktmb.com.my
- 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 Chumphon to Hat Yai, Songkhla
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- RM 47
- 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 91–96
- Book at
- 12 Go
- 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 60
- Schedules at
- behtravelandtour.com
- Phone
- +66 9 4724 4555
- info@boonsiriferry.com
- Website
- Boonsiri Highspeed Ferries
Bus from Chumphon Town to Koh Tao Boonsiri Pier
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 110
- Book at
- 12 Go
- Website
- Boonsiri Highspeed Ferries
- Phone
- +66 81 676 4900
- fametour@hotmail.com
- Website
- 12go.asia
Bus from Chumphon to Ranong Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- RM 65–100
- Schedules at
- facebook.com
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- 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
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
- Phone
- +66 9 4724 4555
- info@boonsiriferry.com
- Website
- Boonsiri Highspeed Ferries
Ferry from Chumphon Town Transfer to Koh Samui Transfer
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 60–190
- Book at
- 12 Go
- Website
- Boonsiri Highspeed Ferries
Ferry from Koh Tao Boonsiri Pier to Samui Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- RM 26–110
- Book at
- 12 Go
- Website
- Boonsiri Highspeed Ferries
- Website
- Phantip 1970
Ferry from Koh Samui Town Transfer to Hat Yai Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 114
- Schedules at
- Phantip 1970
- Phone
- +66 86 2730389
- customercare@songserm.com
- Website
- Songserm
Ferry from Koh Tao Boonsiri Pier to Samui Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 85–160
- Website
- Songserm
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Booking & Getting There
Yes, the driving distance between Chumphon to George Town is 690 km. It takes approximately 9h 28m to drive from Chumphon to George Town.
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