What is the cheapest way to get from Penang to Satun?

The cheapest way to get from Penang to Satun is to car ferry and train and drive which costs ฿370 - ฿550 and takes 3h 54m.

What is the fastest way to get from Penang to Satun?

The fastest way to get from Penang to Satun is to drive which takes 3h 10m and costs ฿800 - ฿1200.

How far is it from Penang to Satun?

The distance between Penang and Satun is 223 km. The road distance is 231.5 km.

How long does it take to get from Penang to Satun?

It takes approximately 3h 53m to get from Penang to Satun, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Penang and Satun?

Satun is 1h behind Penang. It is currently 2:49 AM in Penang and 1:49 AM in Satun.

Can I drive from Penang to Satun?

Yes, the driving distance between Penang to Satun is 231 km. It takes approximately 3h 10m to drive from Penang to Satun.

Where can I stay near Satun?

There are 124+ hotels available in Satun.

Penang to Satun - 6 ways to travel via train, car ferry, tram, car, and bus

There are 6 ways to get from Penang to Satun by car ferry, tram, car, bus, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Car ferry, tram, drive
best
1. Take the car ferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry
2. Take the tram from Butterworth to Bukit Katritram
3. Drive from Bukit Katri to Satuncar
3h 53m
฿395–755
Car ferry, train, drive
cheapest
1. Take the car ferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry
2. Take the train from Butterworth to Bukit Ketritrain
3. Drive from Bukit Ketri to Satuncar
3h 54m
฿375–535
Car ferry, bus, drive via Alor Setar
1. Take the car ferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry
2. Take the bus from Butterworth to Alor Setarbus
3. Take the bus from Terminal Shahab Perdana to Terminal Bukit Lagibus T14 / ...
4. Drive from Terminal Bukit Lagi to Satuncar
5h 52m
฿420–630
Car ferry, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry
2. Drive from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Satuncar
3h 18m
฿765–1,215
Car ferry, bus, drive
1. Take the car ferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry
2. Take the bus from Butterworth Bus Terminal to Kuala Perlisbus
3. Drive from Kuala Perlis to Satuncar
7h 18m
฿475–675
Drive 231.5 km
1. Drive from George Town to Satuncar 231.5 km
3h 10m
฿832–1,202

Questions & Answers

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Distance: 223 km
Duration: 3h 53m

What companies run services between Penang, Malaysia and Satun, Thailand?

There is no direct connection from Penang to Satun. However, you can take the car ferry to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal, walk to Butterworth, take the vehicle to Bukit Katri, then drive to Satun. Alternatively, you can take a car ferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Satun via Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal, Butterworth, Alor Setar, Terminal Shahab Perdana, and Terminal Bukit Lagi in around 5h 52m.

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