Hat Yai to Penang

Hat Yai to Penang

Hat Yai
Penang
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Hat Yai to Penang Destination Reviews

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Carina S
The driver was not paying enough attention to the traffic. He was contantly on his phone (tiktok, gambling etc.) while driving on the highway. Also he did not speak any English so we could not communicate properly. I also wish we would have been told that there is an additional fee of 20baht per person when crossing the border - it was fine, but we did not expect it and also did not understand at the moment when the driver was asking for it at the border. I would have preferred to know about this upfront, so I would not feel awkward at the border.
Hat Yai to Penang, Van Van, Zee Zenith Travel, Aug 14, 2026
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Janika M
Bus was 30mins late for pick up and 1,5 hours late from arrival
Hat Yai to Penang, Van Van, Komtar Gunung Raya Hatyai, Mar 28, 2026
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Przemyslaw W
Very nice drover
Hat Yai to Penang, Van Van, Komtar Gunung Raya Hatyai, Feb 16, 2026
AK
Alexander K
The van came with 45 min delay. As we started from a random hotel in Hat yai and not from a bus station there was no one to ask about the schedule. I contacted the Billion star office but they never replied. After the van arrived it took another 1 hour to start from Hat yai. Finally we reached Georgetown with 1h45min delay. Further the bus driver asked for 20 baht / person for “the border”. He never gave it to anyone. Seems to be scam. The van itself was comfortable, with AC and not overbooked.
Hat Yai to Penang, Van Van, Komtar Gunung Raya Hatyai, Jan 29, 2026
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Christian L
The taxi driver did not know where the terminal We lost a lot of time. Finally, he called the hotline and we recounted the transport on the side of the road .the vehicle a simple. car let me near hotel in Georgetown
Hat Yai to Penang, Van Van, KST Travel (KST Travel), Dec 27, 2025
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Raquel H
Fantastic service! We departed and arrived right on time, the vehicle was clean and comfortable, and we made a few convenient stops along the way. A big shoutout to our driver, who was incredibly kind, helpful, and informative, especially during the border crossing procedures. He made the whole trip smooth and enjoyable. Thank you!
Hat Yai to Penang, Van Regional 14pax, New Asian Travel, Nov 10, 2025
TW
Thomas W
This was an excellent trip.
Hat Yai to Penang, Van Regional 14pax, New Asian Travel, Oct 2, 2025
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Neil O
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
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Jean W
Very helpful office gentleman!
Hat Yai to Penang, Van Regional 14pax, New Asian Travel, Sep 12, 2025
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Paul W
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
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Hat Yai to Penang Schedule

TypeOperatorClassDeparture TimeArrival TimePriceRating
Taxi
Firstplan Transport Services
SUV 4pax
Any time
+4h
¥33,887
Flight
Singapore Airlines
Economy
06:55
19:35
¥89,096
Flight
Nok Air
Economy
08:20
12:35
¥17,634
Flight
Thai Airways
Economy
08:45
21:20
¥36,681
Flight
Thai Airways
Economy
09:05
21:10
¥56,985
Van
KST Travel
Van
09:30
14:00
¥2,420
  4.2
Bus
Super Nice Express
VIP
09:46
13:46
¥1,572
Flight
Thai Lion Air
Economy
10:05
19:45
¥16,594
Flight
Nok Air
Economy
10:25
17:25
¥21,717
Flight
Thai Lion Air
Economy
10:45
12:35
¥17,634
Flight
Scoot
Economy
11:10
20:20
¥21,159
Van
New Asian Travel
Regional 14pax
12:00
16:00
¥2,280
  4.5
Flight
Thai AirAsia
Economy
12:20
23:35
¥14,478
Flight
Batik Air Malaysia
Economy
12:40
16:00
¥11,635
Van
Beh Travel
Minivan
13:00
17:23
¥2,161
  5.0
Flight
Scoot
Economy
13:20
20:20
¥29,651
Flight
Batik Air Malaysia
Economy
13:40
22:00
¥22,525
Flight
Batik Air Malaysia
Economy
14:05
06:40
¥16,334
Flight
Thai Airways
Economy
14:40
21:10
¥86,869
Van
New Asian Travel
Regional 14pax
15:00
19:00
¥2,280
  4.5

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 Taxi. 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 taxi ticket is the most expensive option - it will cost you about JPY 66,750. If you want to save on transportation, it’s better to take a bus as a bus ticket costs as low as JPY 2,382.

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 99 miles (158 km). The flying distance is 99 miles (158 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 15 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 Komtar Gunung Raya Hatyai: travelling by bus expect to pay as low as JPY 2,382 for your ticket.

However, if you’re after more upscale travel . The most expensive variant is to opt for a taxi - a one-way taxi ticket can cost as much as JPY 66,750.

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

  • Bus tickets - JPY 2,382 to JPY 3,030;
  • Van price : JPY 2,755 - JPY 4,541;
  • Ferry+Van price: JPY 17,040. From Hat Yai to Penang starting from 00:00 Hat Yai Hotel Transfer until 00:00 Hat Yai Hotel Transfer
  • flight price: JPY 24,108 - JPY 29,268. From Hat Yai to Penang starting from 13:55 Hat Yai Airport until 18:15 Hat Yai Airport

You can order a taxi, too - an estimated cost of the ride is from JPY 33,403 to JPY 66,752.

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.
  • Buses start plying the route from 12:00 - you can also take a bus as late as 15:00. There are 8 available bus trips every day.
  • 3 by flight from Hat Yai to Penang starting from 13:55 Hat Yai Airport until 18:15 Hat Yai Airport
  • 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 JPY 33,403.

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:

  • 69% decided to go for a bus.
  • 30% opted for a van.
  • 1% Other

Transportation from Hat Yai to Penang

Facts about the transport from Hat Yai to Penang

Cheapest Transport¥2,382
Fastest Transport3h 9m
Earliest Departure12:00 AM
Latest Departure6:15 PM
Departures per day64
Distance158 kilometers
Transport CompaniesAEC 168 Transport and Travel, Ahlin Tour, BEH Travel, Daytrip private transfer with English speaking driver, Easyride Services, Firstplan Transport Services, Gosafe Transport, Komtar Gunung Raya Hatyai, New Asian Travel, Poh Hai Travel, Scoot, Smart En Plus, Zee Zenith Travel