Bangkok to Penang

Bangkok to Penang

Bangkok
Penang
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Bangkok to Penang Schedule

TypeOperatorClassDeparture TimeArrival TimePriceRating
Flight
Scoot
Economy
00:10
20:05
$78.67
Flight
HK Express
Economy
00:55
23:15
$266.34
Flight
Sichuan Airlines
Economy
01:15
23:05
$240.88
Flight
Juneyao Airlines
Economy
01:50
22:00
$685.24
Flight
Myanmar Airways Intl
Economy
02:20
17:15
$163.84
Flight
China Airlines
Economy
02:40
13:10
$1,225.14
Flight
China Southern Airlines
Economy
03:00
20:00
$321.59
Ferry
KST Travel
Economy Ferry + Van
05:00
20:30
$40.15
Flight
Malaysia Airlines
Economy
05:40
12:10
$134.04
Flight
Malaysia Airlines
Economy
06:00
23:35
$200.24
Flight
Malaysia Airlines
Economy
06:45
22:15
$442.04
Flight
Thai Airways
Economy
07:35
17:35
$3,013.86
Flight
Thai AirAsia
Economy
07:55
15:35
$101.81
Flight
China Southern Airlines
Economy
08:15
20:00
$322.61
Flight
Malaysia Airlines
Economy
08:45
13:50
$471.54
Flight
Malaysia Airlines
Economy
09:05
08:05
$440.94
Flight
Thai Airways
Economy
09:35
17:35
$1,832.29
Flight
IndiGo
Economy
10:05
07:30
$226.37
Flight
HK Express
Economy
10:25
23:15
$266.34
Flight
Scoot
Economy
10:50
20:05
$83.30

How to get from Bangkok to Penang

Travelling between Bangkok and Penang is possible by Flight, bus and van. Flight guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Flight is the slowest option.

The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 67.54 if you go by Bus; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a van which will set you back mere USD 62.20.

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

It can take you anywhere between 2 and 28 hours to travel between Bangkok and Penang depending on the means of transport you choose.

Flight is the fastest way to travel between Bangkok and Penang. Flight will bring you to your destination in 1h 45m. Flight does a much slower job and take about 1d 4h to reach Penang.

How much does it cost to get from Bangkok to Penang?

Travelling between Bangkok and Penang can be as cheap as USD 62.20 if you opt for a KST Travel van and as expensive as USD 67.54 if you buy a Raja Ferry (ราชา เฟอร์รี่) Bus ticket.

Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.

How many trips per day are there between Bangkok and Penang ?

  • 1 from Bangkok to Penang starting from 19:00 Khaosan TravelBusAsia until 19:00 Khaosan TravelBusAsia
  • 1 from Bangkok to Penang starting from 15:30 Mochit Terminal until 15:30 Mochit Terminal

Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Bangkok to Penang.

What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?

Flights

Flying is the fastest and often the most expensive way to travel from Bangkok to Penang, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 75.33.

Things to remember: Note that some of the airlines may have restrictions on checked luggage weight or require paying extra for check-in, choosing seats or transportation of oversized luggage.

If opting for a flight, calculate the time you will spend getting to and from the airports as well as the waiting time before your flight, getting through immigration in case of an international flight and recovering your checked luggage.

In certain cases all these procedures can add no less than 5 hours to your total travel time.

Airlines flying between Bangkok and Penang

Batik Air Malaysia, Firefly, Firefly, Firefly, Firefly, Malaysia Airlines, Malaysia Airlines, Scoot, Singapore Airlines, Thai AirAsia (แอร์เอเชีย), Thai AirAsia (แอร์เอเชีย), Thai AirAsia (แอร์เอเชีย), Thai Airways, Thai Airways

Bus

Travelling from Bangkok to Penang overland will inevitably take longer but in many cases it is the cheapest option if you opt for a bus.

Things to remember: For a more comfortable ride opt for a higher-class bus wherever possible. These buses usually have soft reclining seats and are equipped with air-conditioning and on-board toilets.

They often include water, snacks or a light lunch into your ticket price and make bathroom stops en-route.

Companies operating bus routes between Bangkok and Penang

Raja Ferry (ราชา เฟอร์รี่)

Van

Vans are a great alternative - or, in many cases - your only option - if you need to travel overland within one and the same province or neighbouring provinces or states. Vans ply the roads between Bangkok and Penang, too.

Things to remember: When travelling by van with huge luggage buying a separate seat for your suitcase or backpack is a good idea. Do not expect there is a roomy luggage compartment in a van - there is actually none and your fellow passengers are unlikely to appreciate your luggage stuck under their feet, alas.

Companies operating vans between Bangkok and Penang

KST Travel

What is the most popular transport to get from Bangkok to Penang?

There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with flight remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.

Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route

  • 55% decided to fly
  • 27% took a van
  • 9% opted for a bus
  • 9% chosen Bus+Van

Transportation from Bangkok to Penang

Facts about the transport from Bangkok to Penang

Cheapest Transport$63
Fastest Transport1h 45m
Earliest Departure5:40 AM
Latest Departure9:40 PM
Departures per day2
Distance1488 kilometers
Transport CompaniesBatik Air Malaysia, Firefly, Firefly, Firefly, Firefly, KST Travel, Malaysia Airlines, Malaysia Airlines, Raja Ferry, Scoot, Singapore Airlines, Thai AirAsia, Thai AirAsia, Thai AirAsia, Thai Airways