George Town to Hat Yai by van, bus, flight, taxi from MYR 50

George Town to Hat Yai Destination Reviews

Leanne T

It was fine, very full vehicle. Drivers English limited but satisfactory. Had other passengers translate

George Town to Hat Yai, Van Regional 14pax, New Asian Travel, Mar 9, 2026

Casper Q

Driver was nice, drove good. Nothing to complain about.

George Town to Hat Yai, Van Regional 14pax, New Asian Travel, Jan 15, 2026

Gideon

Great service are willing to drop you off at your place of where you going can honestly say the driver was so nice when we got to Malaysia I didn't have any MRY at that time win for lunch paid for my lunch took me to the exchange center where I could exchange some money absolutely amazing service. The kindness of the drivers are beyond compare.

George Town to Hat Yai, Van Van, Ahlin Tour, Dec 27, 2025

Craig M

Because my accommodation was far from the stated pick-up point, I requested an alternative pick-up (along the route to be taken by the van). I was told I would be notified, but I never was so I had to travel into Georgetown (extra Rm16 expense) and walk to the stated pick-up. It was pouring rain so I got very wet. As it eventuated, the driver collected several passengers from their accommodation outside Georgetown and even further south of where I was staying. So for me, this part of their service was very poor. Although the van departed Georgetown 45 minutes late, we arrived in Hat Yai close to schedule. The e driver was efficient and very helpful, including taking me to an ATM prior to dropping me at Hat Yai train station. This part of their service was very good. Considering the ticket cost (80-100% more than several other operators), I would suggest there are better value options.

George Town to Hat Yai, Van Van, KST Travel (KST Travel), Aug 17, 2025

Kacper H

Nobody has informed me that was a public holyday. I waited for a bus but it didnt arrive. I called operator company to get info what is going on and after 30min of fight they ordered a taxi for me.

George Town to Hat Yai, Van Van, Ahlin Tour, Oct 3, 2024

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George Town to Hat Yai Schedule

Type	Operator	Class	Departure Time	Arrival Time	Price	Rating
Taxi	Smart En Plus	Economy 3pax	Any time	+4h	$101.57	5.0
Van	KST Travel	Van	05:00	10:00	$15.87	4.0
Van	KST Travel	Van	05:00	10:00	$19.04
Van	Ahlin Tour	Van	05:10	08:45	$22.22	4.0
Van	Ahlin Tour	Van	05:10	09:05	$22.22
Van	Ahlin Tour	Van	08:00	11:40	$22.22	4.0
Van	Ahlin Tour	Van	08:00	12:00	$22.22
Van	New Asian Travel	Regional 14pax	08:15	12:15	$12.74	5.0
Van	New Asian Travel	Regional 14pax	08:20	12:20	$13.76
Van	Ahlin Tour	Van	12:00	15:40	$22.22	4.0
Van	Ahlin Tour	Van	12:00	16:00	$22.22
Van	New Asian Travel	Regional 14pax	12:20	16:20	$13.76
Van	Ahlin Tour	Van	15:00	18:40	$22.22	4.0
Van	Ahlin Tour	Van	15:00	19:00	$22.22

How to get from George Town to Hat Yai

When you want to get from George Town to Hat Yai, you have a few options to consider. Traveling between these destinations is possible by different means of transport:

Flight
Bus
Van
Taxi

If you’re looking for a quick trip, it’s recommended that you use Bus+van. However, if you’d rather take your time with a slower, more affordable travel option, you can book a Flight ticket.

The cost of travel will depend on the means of transport you choose for your trip. A Bus ticket is the most expensive option - it will cost you about USD 2,561.58. If you want to save on transportation, it’s better to take a bus as a bus ticket costs as low as USD 12.81.

How much does it cost to get from George Town to Hat Yai?

The cost of the trip from George Town to Hat Yai varies according to what means of transport you choose for your journey. The most affordable operator is Super Nice Express: travelling by bus expect to pay as low as USD 12.81 for your ticket.

However, if you’re after more upscale travel . The most expensive variant is to opt for a Bus - a one-way Bus ticket can cost as much as USD 2,561.58.

Here is a chart of the average ticket prices and transportation options available from George Town to Hat Yai:

Bus tickets - USD 12.74 to USD 2,561.56;
Van price : USD 17.83 - USD 24.97;
Bus+Van price: USD 19.62. From George Town to Hat Yai starting from 15:00 22 Macalisterz until 15:00 22 Macalisterz
flight price: USD 208.16 - USD 260.64. From George Town to Hat Yai starting from 10:35 Penang International Airport until 22:20 Penang International Airport

You can order a taxi, too - an estimated cost of the ride is from USD 117.71 to USD 560.52.

How many trips per day are there between George Town and Hat Yai?

Depending on your choice of transportation, the number of daily trips varies.

Vans from George Town to Hat Yai depart during the day - there are approximately 92 departures a day.
4 by flight from George Town to Hat Yai starting from 10:35 Penang International Airport until 22:20 Penang International Airport
Buses start plying the route from 04:00 - you can also take a bus as late as 08:05. There are 4 available bus trips every day.
1 by Bus+Van from George Town to Hat Yai starting from 15:00 22 Macalisterz until 15:00 22 Macalisterz
Taxis are a good option to consider for this route, too. Book a cab to take you from George Town to Hat Yai any time of the day.

Which means of transport is the best for the route?

Buses

Taking a bus from George Town to Hat Yai is cheaper than flying. Quite often, a long-distance bus is the cheapest transportation option. Buses normally make bathroom and/or lunch stops along the way.

Things to remember before opting for a bus ride:

If possible, make sure to choose higher-class buses for a more comfortable travel experience. Such buses often have an air conditioning system, soft reclining seats, Wi-Fi, bathrooms, etc.
As with plane tickets, buses are better booked in advance so that you can secure a good seat.
While booking a bus, keep in mind that delays are possible. Yet it still pays to get to the bus station at least 15 minutes prior to the scheduled departure.

Taxi

Catching a cab is the easiest way to get from George Town to Hat Yai. It allows you to tailor-make your trip, plan all the detours and see all the places you want. You can choose the type and the size of your car as well to be as comfortable as you'd like to.

Depending on the route, it might cost as much as USD 117.71.

Things to remember: It's a good idea to follow the route on Google Maps or any other GPS navigator.

Vans

A shared van is another means of transport for traveling from George Town to Hat Yai. As far as travel time is concerned, it’s basically equal to a taxi ride, while price-wise it’s way more affordable. The majority of tourists book a van online in advance.

Sometimes, when trains or buses aren’t available, a van is your only way to get from George Town to Hat Yai.

Things to remember: while traveling by van, you might not have as much space for luggage as you would on a train or a plane. It’s a good idea to pack only the most useful things for a van trip and put them in a backpack that will be easy to carry around..

The most popular transport from George Town to Hat Yai

How to choose the most convenient way of travel from George Town to Hat Yai? In order to make your choice of transportation easier, we asked 1000 users to range their preferences for this route. Here are the results of the poll:

54% opted for a van.
30% chosen Bus+Van
14% decided to go for a bus.
2% decided to catch a taxi.

Transportation from George Town to Hat Yai

Facts about the transport from George Town to Hat Yai

Cheapest Transport	$13
Fastest Transport	4m
Earliest Departure	4:00 AM
Latest Departure	10:20 PM
Departures per day	118
Distance	4 kilometers
Transport Companies	AEC 168 Transport and Travel, Ahlin Tour, Billion Stars Express, DTY Holidays, Easyride Services, Firstplan Transport Services, Gosafe Transport, KST Travel, Lim Boon Kooi, New Asian Travel, Nominatee Tour, Poh Hai Travel, Scoot, Smart En Plus, Super Nice Express

Popular Routes

George Town to Hat Yai