There are 8 ways to get from Chumphon to George Town by train, car ferry, bus, car, or plane
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Train, car ferry
best- Take the train from Chumphon 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
11h 51mRM 40–199Bus, Mini Van
- Take the bus from Chumphon to Hat Yai, Songkhlabus 721
- Take the bus from Hat Yai to Komtar Bus Terminalbus
13hRM 120Drive, car ferry
- Drive from Chumphon to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcar
- Take the car ferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry
9h 35mRM 311–449Fly from Chumphon Airport
- Fly from Chumphon Airport (CJM) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane CJM - PEN
8h 27mRM 548–1,006Minivan, bus
- Take the bus from Chumphon to Ranong Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Ranong Bus Station to Surat Thanibus
- Take the bus from Surathani Talad Kaset Station to Hat Yai Bus Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Hat Yai to Prangin Mallbus
16h 57mRM 166–260Drive 689 km
- Drive from Chumphon to George Towncar 689 km
9h 26mRM 317–458Minivan 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
12h 30mRM 504–1,508Train 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 17mRM 462–1,138
Chumphon to George Town by train and car ferry
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chumphon to George Town is to train and car ferry which costs RM 35 - RM 200 and takes 11h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Chumphon to George Town is to fly which takes 8h 27m and costs RM 550 - RM 1100.
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 km.
The best way to get from Chumphon to George Town without a car is to train and car ferry which takes 11h 51m and costs RM 35 - RM 200.
It takes approximately 11h 51m 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 120. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs RM 550 - RM 1100 and takes 8h 27m.
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 8:10 AM in Chumphon and 9:10 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) twice daily.
- Website
- airasia.com
Flights from Chumphon Airport to Penang International Airport via Don Muang
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 380–1,100
Flights from Ranong Airport to Penang International Airport via Don Muang
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 450–1,400
Flights from Surat Thani to Penang International Airport via Don Muang
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 36m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 500–1,000
- Phone
- 1690
- sarabanklang@railway.co.th
- Website
- dticket.railway.co.th
Train from Chumphon to Padang Besar Malaysia
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 39m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 20–180
- Book at
- https://12go.asia/en/operator/thai-railways
- Website
- https://dticket.railway.co.th/DTicketPublicWeb/home/Home
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- RM 20–35
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- RM 85–120
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- RM 45–70
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- RM 130–180
Train from Chumphon to Surat Thani Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 41m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 10–140
- Book at
- https://12go.asia/en/operator/thai-railways
- Website
- https://dticket.railway.co.th/DTicketPublicWeb/home/Home
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- RM 10–24
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- RM 75–100
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- RM 35–50
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- RM 100–140
- 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
Bus from Chumphon to Hat Yai, Songkhla
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- RM 50
- 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 70
- Book at
- https://12go.asia/en/operator/new-asian-travel
- Phone
- +66 81 676 4900
- fametour@hotmail.com
- Website
- 12go.asia
Bus from Chumphon to Ranong Bus Station
Bus from Ranong Bus Station to Surat Thani
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 24–65
Bus from Surathani Talad Kaset Station to Hat Yai Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 31
- 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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