Hatyai is the city situated in Southern Thailand near the Malaysian border. This is the largest town in Songkhla Province. This city caters to thousands of travelers every year. It is well-known as a travel hub. The downtown region of Hatyai has remarkable tourist sites and has many shopping centers and entertainment areas. Penang is the second smallest Malaysian state. Penang is divided into two major capitals, Penang Island and George Town. Penang has the most interesting places to visit and the flea market is famous for selling varied and diverse goods. Penang is known for the golden beaches and sparkling water.
The distance between Hatyai to Penang is 215 km by road. There are numerous buses plying on this route. The average time taken to complete the journey on this route is 3 to 4 hours.
The major bus providers are as follows:
- Beh Travels & Tours Sdn. Bhd.
- Billion Stars Express
- CTTS Holidays Sdn Bhd
- New Asian Travel
- Persada Travels & Tours
Hatyai to Penang Bus Details
The bus travel in Malaysia is the most economical transportation mode. The buses are frequent and have strong road connectivity. This makes public transport accessible to tourists. the buses are comfortable and relaxing with amenities like air conditioning, stretching chair, stewards on board and even toilets on the bus. making the bus journey more relaxing and homely.
The first bus from Hatyai is scheduled at 8:45 am provided by the bus provider Billion stars and the last bus departs from Hatyai at 7 pm provided by CTTS Holidays Sdn Bhd.
The major boarding points in Hatyai are:
- Hatyai
- Hatyai Songkhla
- Hatyai Songkhla
- Hatyai Intertop Tour
The major dropping points in Penang are:
- Penang Sentral
- Kulim First Travel (BM Branch)
- Petron Station
The bus is the best transportation mode. The bus fare from Hatyai to Penang ranges from RM 40 to RM 50. Bookings can also be done online and in advance to avoid any last-minute hassle.
Things to do in Penang
Penang is a common tourist spot in Malaysia and there are many tourist attractions points here. Few off them have been listed as follows:
- Penang Hill: This is a famous tourist destination. This hill is 821 m above Penang City. The view that’s offered when exploring this hill is quite magnificent and the freshness of the air is nothing compared to what anyone experiences in the city.
- Kek Lok Si Temple: This temple is a common attraction point. It is the largest Buddhist temple that has combined the architecture of Chinese, Burmese, and Thai to build this temple.
- Escape Adventure land: To experience some form of adventure in Penang, this is the best place to be. Escape Adventureland has activities like zip-lining, rope swing, free fall, and many more.
- Made in Penang interactive museum: This museum is situated in George Town, Penang city. This is not like any existing museum. It has 3-D imagery features and artwork, providing a completely mind-blowing experience.
- Wat Chayamangkalaram: This is a Thai temple having a 33-meter long reclining Buddha statue and a colorful depiction of the life of Buddha.
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