There are 5 ways to get from Yala to Penang by train, car ferry, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, car ferry
best- Take the train from Yala to Hat Yaitrain 38
- Take the train from Hat Yai to Padang Besartrain 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
6h 43mRM 33–269Train, bus
- Take the train from Yala to Hat Yaitrain 38
- Take the bus from Hat Yai to Prangin Mallbus
8h 15mRM 75–193Drive, car ferry
- Drive from Yala to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcar
- Take the car ferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry
3h 36mRM 103–148Bus, Mini Bus, Mini Van
- Take the bus from Yala to Pattani Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Pattani Bus Station to Hat Yai Bus Stationbus 491
- Take the bus from Hat Yai to Komtar Bus Terminalbus
8h 34mRM 88–89Drive 239.4 km
- Drive from Yala to George Towncar 239.4 km
3h 28mRM 108–156
Yala to Penang by train and car ferry
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Yala to Penang is to bus and Mini Bus and Mini Van which costs RM 87 - RM 89 and takes 8h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Yala to Penang is to drive which takes 3h 28m and costs RM 100 - RM 160.
No, there is no direct bus from Yala to Penang. However, there are services departing from Yala and arriving at Komtar Bus Terminal via Pattani Bus Station and Hat Yai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 34m.
The distance between Yala and Penang is 328 km. The road distance is 239.4 km.
The best way to get from Yala to Penang without a car is to train and car ferry which takes 6h 43m and costs RM 30 - RM 270.
It takes approximately 6h 43m to get from Yala to Penang, including transfers.
Yala to Penang bus services, operated by Local Bus Thailand, depart from Yala station.
Yala to Penang bus services, operated by Local Bus Thailand, arrive at Pattani Bus Station.
Penang is 1h ahead of Yala. It is currently 7:25 AM in Yala and 8:25 AM in Penang.
Yes, the driving distance between Yala to Penang is 239 km. It takes approximately 3h 28m to drive from Yala to Penang.
What companies run services between Yala, Thailand and Penang, Malaysia?
You can take a bus from Yala to Komtar Bus Terminal via Pattani Bus Station, Hat Yai Bus Station, and Hat Yai in around 8h 34m.
- Phone
- 1690
- sarabanklang@railway.co.th
- Website
- dticket.railway.co.th
Train from Yala to Hat Yai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 8–130
- Book at
- https://12go.asia/en/operator/thai-railways
- Website
- https://dticket.railway.co.th/DTicketPublicWeb/home/Home
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- RM 8–22
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- RM 70–100
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- RM 30–50
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- RM 95–130
Train from Hat Yai to Padang Besar
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- RM 6–120
- Book at
- https://12go.asia/en/operator/thai-railways
- Website
- https://dticket.railway.co.th/DTicketPublicWeb/home/Home
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- RM 6–20
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- RM 70–95
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- RM 30–45
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- RM 90–120
- 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
- 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
Bus from Yala to Pattani Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 2–4
Bus from Pattani Bus Station to Hat Yai Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 16
- 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 69
- Book at
- https://12go.asia/en/operator/new-asian-travel
- 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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