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

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There are 9 ways to get from Mae Sot to George Town by plane, bus, train, car ferry, or car

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  1. Fly from Mae Sot

    best
    1. Fly from Mae Sot (MAQ) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane plane MAQ - PEN
    17h 9m
    RM 761–2,114

  2. Bus, train, car ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Mae Sot to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Padang Besartrain train 45
    3. Take the train from Padang Besar to Butterworthtrain train
    4. Take the car ferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    31h 18m
    RM 106–310

  3. Bus, train, car ferry via Nakhon Sawan

    1. Take the bus from Mae Sot to Nakhon Sawanbus bus 638
    2. Take the train from Pak Nam Pho to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain train 108
    3. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Padang Besartrain train 45
    4. Take the train from Padang Besar to Butterworthtrain train
    5. Take the car ferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    30h 9m
    RM 114–471

  4. Bus, Mini Van

    1. Take the bus from Mae Sot to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Southern Bus Terminal Bangkok to Hat Yai Bus Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Hat Yai to Komtar Bus Terminalbus bus
    32h
    RM 235–255

  5. Drive 1,629.1 km

    1. Drive from Mae Sot to George Towncar car 1,629.1 km
    21h 51m
    RM 725–1,047

  6. Bus to Phitsanulok, fly

    1. Take the bus from Mae Sot to Phitsanulokbus bus
    2. Fly from Phitsanulok (PHS) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane plane PHS - PEN
    11h 43m
    RM 431–1,174

  7. Bus to Sukhothai Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Mae Sot to Sukhothaibus bus
    2. Fly from Sukhothai Airport (THS) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane plane THS - PEN
    13h 26m
    RM 720–1,678

  8. Bus, train, car ferry #2

    1. Take the bus from Mae Sot to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Padang Besar Malaysiatrain train 45
    3. Take the train from Padang Besar to Butterworthtrain train
    4. Take the car ferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    33h 37m
    RM 106–310

  9. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Mae Sot to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Hat Yai Bus Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Hat Yai to Prangin Mallbus bus
    40h 47m
    RM 218–1,509

Mae Sot to George Town by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration32hAverage Duration
TicketRM 235Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Mae Sot, Thailand and George Town, Malaysia?

World Ticket, Thai Lion Mentari, and three other airlines fly from Mae Sot (MAQ) to Penang International Airport (PEN) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Mae Sot to Komtar Bus Terminal via Bangkok, Chatuchak Bus Terminal, Mochit 2 Bus Depot, Victory Monument, Bangkok, Bus Terminal (South), Southern Bus Terminal Bangkok, and Hat Yai in around 32h.

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