There are 4 ways to get from Ubon Ratchathani to Penang by plane, train, tram, car ferry, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Ubon Ratchathani Airport (UBP) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane UBP - PEN
4hRM 810–1,211Train, tram, car ferry
cheapest- Take the train from Ubon Ratchathani to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain
- Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal 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
28h 15mRM 65–263Bus, Mini Van
- Take the bus from Ubon Ratchathani to Bangkok Nakhonchai Air Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Southern Bus Terminal Bangkok to Hat Yai Bus Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Hat Yai to Komtar Bus Terminalbus
28h 30mRM 312–381Bus
- Take the bus from Ubon Ratchathani Bus Terminal to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Bangkok Sai Tai Mai Terminal to Songkhlabus
- Take the bus from Hat Yai to Prangin Mallbus
37h 11mRM 241–1,102
Ubon Ratchathani to Penang by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ubon Ratchathani to Penang is to train and tram and car ferry which costs RM 65 - RM 270 and takes 28h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Ubon Ratchathani to Penang is to fly which takes 4h and costs RM 800 - RM 1300.
No, there is no direct bus from Ubon Ratchathani to Penang. However, there are services departing from Ubon Ratchathani and arriving at Komtar Bus Terminal via สถานีจตุจักร;Chatuchak Station, Southern Bus Terminal Bangkok and Hat Yai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 30m.
The distance between Ubon Ratchathani and Penang is 1219 km.
The best way to get from Ubon Ratchathani to Penang without a car is to train and tram and car ferry which takes 28h 15m and costs RM 65 - RM 270.
It takes approximately 4h to get from Ubon Ratchathani to Penang, including transfers.
Ubon Ratchathani to Penang bus services, operated by Nakhonchai Air, depart from Ubon Ratchathani station.
The best way to get from Ubon Ratchathani to Penang is to fly which takes 4h and costs RM 800 - RM 1300. Alternatively, you can bus and Mini Van, which costs RM 310 - RM 390 and takes 28h 30m.
Ubon Ratchathani to Penang bus services, operated by Nakhonchai Air, arrive at Bangkok Nakhonchai Air Terminal station.
Penang is 1h ahead of Ubon Ratchathani. It is currently 6:32 PM in Ubon Ratchathani and 7:32 PM in Penang.
What companies run services between Ubon Ratchathani, Thailand and Penang, Malaysia?
Thai AirAsia, Thai Vietjet Air, and three other airlines fly from Ubon Ratchathani Airport (UBP) to Penang International Airport (PEN) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ubon Ratchathani to Komtar Bus Terminal via Bangkok Nakhonchai Air Terminal, สถานีจตุจักร;Chatuchak Station, สถานีขนส่งสายใต้ใหม่, Southern Bus Terminal Bangkok, and Hat Yai in around 28h 30m.
- Website
- airasia.com
Flights from Ubon Ratchathani Airport to Penang International Airport via Don Muang
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 450–1,300
- Phone
- 1690
- sarabanklang@railway.co.th
- Website
- railway.co.th
Train from Ubon Ratchathani to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- RM 23–110
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- railway.co.th
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- RM 75–110
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- RM 26–31
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- RM 23–30
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- RM 60–65
Train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Hat Yai
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 35–110
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- railway.co.th
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- RM 75–110
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- RM 35–45
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- RM 35–50
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- RM 80–90
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
- Phone
- 1624
- customerservice@nakhonchaiair.com
- Website
- Nakhonchai Air
Bus from Ubon Ratchathani to Bangkok Nakhonchai Air Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 24m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 90–125
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- Nakhonchai Air
- First Class
- RM 125
- Gold Class
- RM 96
- 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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