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There are 7 ways to get from George Town to Bangkok by plane, car ferry, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Don Mueang International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)plane plane PEN - DMK
    5h 3m
    ฿1,919–4,824

  2. Car ferry, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the car ferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    2. Take the train from Butterworth to Padang Besartrain train
    3. Take the train from Padang Besar to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain train 46
    19h 57m
    ฿425–2,085

  3. Mini Van, bus

    1. Take the bus from Komtar Bus Terminal to Hat Yaibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Hat Yai Bus Terminal to Southern Bus Terminal Bangkokbus bus
    20h 17m
    ฿1,495–1,695

  4. Car ferry, drive

    1. Take the car ferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    2. Drive from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Bangkokcar car
    16h 2m
    ฿3,915–6,015

  5. Fly to Suvarnabhumi Airport, Publich Van

    1. Fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)plane plane PEN - BKK
    2. Take the bus from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Thepharak Junctionbus bus
    5h 38m
    ฿2,748–8,064

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Prangin Mall to Hat Yaibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Hat Yai Bus Terminal to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminalbus bus
    28h 7m
    ฿1,241–7,941

  7. Drive 1,134.1 km

    1. Drive from George Town to Bangkokcar car 1,134.1 km
    15h 54m
    ฿4,022–5,809

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

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration19h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket฿425Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between George Town, Malaysia and Bangkok, Thailand?

Thai AirAsia, Thai Lion Mentari, and two other airlines fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Komtar Bus Terminal to แยกคอกวัว;Khok Wua Intersection via Hat Yai Bus Terminal, Southern Bus Terminal Bangkok, and บรมราชชนนี 58;Borommaratchachonnani 58 in around 20h 17m.

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