Hat Yai to Penang

Hat Yai to Penang

Hat Yai
Penang
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Hat Yai to Penang Destination Reviews

TW
This was an excellent trip.
Hat Yai to Penang, Van Regional 14pax, New Asian Travel, Oct 2, 2025
NO
Group of 6 other passengers wouldn't stop talking and shut up for 5 minutes for the whole trip. Playing stupid music and videos on their phones that everyone could hear. Not everyone wants to hear your shit, buy some headphones. I wore earplugs half the time and still heard all their noise. Was stuck in back corner of the van and my seat was pretty uncomfortable, squeaky and noisy. Driver was sometimes texting on Line app and driving at the same time. Sometimes fast and erratic driving. Other people were picked up and dropped off at their hotel location. I had to show up to pick-up location myself, and walk from drop-off location to my hotel. No pickup or drop-off was offered to me. We never stopped long enough to buy some food or drinks, apart from at the border, but you were in a rush to go through there.
Hat Yai to Penang, Van Regional 14pax, New Asian Travel, Sep 19, 2025
JW
Very helpful office gentleman!
Hat Yai to Penang, Van Regional 14pax, New Asian Travel, Sep 12, 2025
PW
Generally, a good travel experience. Driver was a careful driver and didn’t speed or disobey road traffic rules. Air cond in the van is comfortable enough
Hat Yai to Penang, Van Regional 14pax, New Asian Travel, Aug 19, 2025
JM
On time, good car and very friendly driver !
Hat Yai to Penang, Van Van 15pax, Poh Hai Travel, Aug 7, 2025
TM
The bus never arrived at the point of departure. We had to call a driver with whom we couldn't make ourselves understood. Finally a number from another agency got back to us and told us to go to their office to catch another bus 3 hours later. We had no excuses and no warning of the change. The journey then went well, but our day was completely out of order.
Hat Yai to Penang, Bus Express, Komtar Gunung Raya Hatyai, Jun 24, 2025
JK
Great Driver !! Very Friendly…
Hat Yai to Penang, Van Regional 14pax, New Asian Travel, Jun 14, 2025
AS
The driver Amruh.. was super nice, kind, treated the backpack with care, driving safe, it was raining so he drop me undercover mall, I will High recomend the journey with the Beh Travel
Hat Yai to Penang, Van Minivan, Beh Travel, Feb 21, 2025
MY
The pick up location was completely wrong and we had to ask 7 different travel offices to barely get to the right place in time
Hat Yai to Penang, Van Minivan, BEH Travel, Aug 7, 2024
JM
The ride is comfortable and punctual departúre, with free fetching from Lee Garden Hotel, Hatyai
Hat Yai to Penang, Van Regional 14pax, New Asian Travel, Jul 12, 2024
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Hat Yai to Penang Schedule

TypeOperatorClassDeparture TimeArrival TimePriceRating
Taxi
Firstplan Transport Services
SUV 4pax
Any time
+4h
$214.03
Flight
Singapore Airlines
Economy
06:55
19:35
$558.07
Flight
Nok Air
Economy
08:20
12:35
$110.45
Flight
Thai Airways
Economy
08:45
21:20
$230.67
Flight
Thai Airways
Economy
09:05
21:10
$356.93
Van
KST Travel
Van
09:30
14:00
$15.29
  4.2
Bus
Super Nice Express
VIP
09:46
13:46
$9.47
Flight
Thai Lion Air
Economy
10:05
19:45
$103.94
Flight
Nok Air
Economy
10:25
17:25
$136.03
Flight
Thai Lion Air
Economy
10:45
12:35
$110.45
Flight
Scoot
Economy
11:10
20:20
$133.06
Van
New Asian Travel
Regional 14pax
12:00
16:00
$13.73
  4.5
Flight
Thai AirAsia
Economy
12:20
23:35
$90.69
Flight
Batik Air Malaysia
Economy
12:40
16:00
$73.17
Van
Beh Travel
Minivan
13:00
17:23
$13.02
  5.0
Flight
Scoot
Economy
13:20
20:20
$186.46
Flight
Batik Air Malaysia
Economy
13:40
22:00
$141.65
Flight
Batik Air Malaysia
Economy
14:05
06:40
$102.31
Flight
Thai Airways
Economy
14:40
21:10
$544.12
Van
New Asian Travel
Regional 14pax
15:00
19:00
$13.73
  4.5

Transportation from Hat Yai to Penang

Facts about the transport from Hat Yai to Penang

Cheapest Transport$11
Fastest Transport3h 38m
Earliest Departure12:00 AM
Latest Departure8:40 PM
Departures per day80
Distance182 kilometers
Transport CompaniesAEC 168 Transport and Travel, Ahlin Tour, AirAsia, Batik Air Malaysia, BEH Travel, Billion Stars Express, Easyride Services, Firstplan Transport Services, Gosafe Transport, Komtar Gunung Raya Hatyai, KST Travel, Malaysia Airlines, New Asian Travel, Nominatee Tour, Poh Hai Travel, Sanwa Tours, Smart En Plus, Thai Airways

How to get from Hat Yai to Penang

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

  • Flight
  • Bus
  • Ferry
  • Van
  • Taxi

If you’re looking for a quick trip, it’s recommended that you use Bus. 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 flight ticket is the most expensive option - it will cost you about USD 548.95. If you want to save on transportation, it’s better to take a bus as a bus ticket costs as low as USD 10.37.

How far is Hat Yai from Penang?

If you’re traveling by land, it’s important to know the distance from Hat Yai to Penang. Your trip will be a total of 114 miles (182 km). The flying distance is 114 miles (182 km).

How long does it take to get from Hat Yai to Penang?

The travel time from Hat Yai to Penang can vary depending on the mode of transportation you choose. All things considered, the whole journey should take from 4 to 27 hours.

How much does it cost to get from Hat Yai to Penang?

The cost of the trip from Hat Yai to Penang varies according to what means of transport you choose for your journey. The most affordable operator is Billion Stars Express: travelling by bus expect to pay as low as USD 10.37 for your ticket.

However, if you’re after more upscale travel . The most expensive variant is to opt for a flight - a one-way flight ticket can cost as much as USD 548.95.

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

  • Bus tickets - USD 10.37 to USD 18.19;
  • Van price : USD 16.54 - USD 23.94;
  • flight price: USD 76.90 - USD 548.94. From Hat Yai to Penang starting from 08:45 Hat Yai Airport until 20:40 Hat Yai Airport
  • Ferry+Van price: USD 107.63. From Hat Yai to Penang starting from 00:00 Hat Yai Hotel Transfer until 00:00 Hat Yai Hotel Transfer

You can order a taxi, too - an estimated cost of the ride is from USD 159.30 to USD 383.27.

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

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

  • Vans from Hat Yai to Penang depart during the day - there are approximately 40 departures a day.
  • 16 by flight from Hat Yai to Penang starting from 08:45 Hat Yai Airport until 20:40 Hat Yai Airport
  • Buses start plying the route from 10:00 - you can also take a bus as late as 17:30. There are 15 available bus trips every day.
  • Taxis are a good option to consider for this route, too. Book a cab to take you from Hat Yai to Penang any time of the day.

Which means of transport is the best for the route?

Buses

Taking a bus from Hat Yai to Penang 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 Hat Yai to Penang. 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 159.30.

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 Hat Yai to Penang. 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 Hat Yai to Penang.

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 Hat Yai to Penang

How to choose the most convenient way of travel from Hat Yai to Penang? 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:

  • 50% opted for a van.
  • 49% decided to go for a bus.
  • 1% Other