There are 5 ways to get from Alor Setar to Hat Yai by train, tram, bus, or car
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Train via Padang Besar
best- Take the train from Alor Setar to Padang Besartrain Butterworth
- Take the train from Padang Besar to Hat Yaitrain 46
2h 30m฿107–1,024Tram, Minivan
- Take the tram from Alor Star to Padang Besartram Padang Besar Line
- Take the bus from Padang Besar to Hat Yai Bus Terminalbus
3h 12m฿114–291Drive 106.6 km
- Drive from Alor Setar to Hat Yaicar 106.6 km
1h 31m฿380–548Train
- Take the train from Alor Setar to Padang Besartrain Butterworth
- Take the train from Padang Besar to Hat Yaitrain
3h 28m฿107–1,024Bus, Minivan
- Take the bus from Terminal Shahab Perdana to Terminal Bukit Lagibus T14 / ...
- Take the bus from Kangar to Padang Besarbus T11
- Take the bus from Padang Besar to Hat Yai Bus Terminalbus
5h 15m฿129–213
Alor Setar to Hat Yai by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Alor Setar to Hat Yai is to bus and Minivan which costs ฿120 - ฿220 and takes 5h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Alor Setar to Hat Yai is to drive which takes 1h 31m and costs ฿370 - ฿550.
No, there is no direct bus from Alor Setar to Hat Yai. However, there are services departing from Terminal Shahab Perdana and arriving at Hat Yai Bus Terminal via Kangar and Padang Besar. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 15m.
No, there is no direct train from Alor Setar to Hat Yai. However, there are services departing from Alor Setar and arriving at Hat Yai via Padang Besar. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 30m.
The distance between Alor Setar and Hat Yai is 113 km. The road distance is 106.6 km.
The best way to get from Alor Setar to Hat Yai without a car is to train via Padang Besar which takes 2h 30m and costs ฿100 - ฿1100.
It takes approximately 2h 30m to get from Alor Setar to Hat Yai, including transfers.
Alor Setar to Hat Yai bus services, operated by Mara Liner MyBAS, depart from Terminal Shahab Perdana station.
Alor Setar to Hat Yai train services, operated by KTM Komuter, depart from Alor Setar station.
The best way to get from Alor Setar to Hat Yai is to train via Padang Besar which takes 2h 30m and costs ฿100 - ฿1100. Alternatively, you can bus and Minivan, which costs ฿120 - ฿220 and takes 5h 15m.
What companies run services between Alor Setar, Malaysia and Hat Yai, Thailand?
You can take a train from Alor Setar to Hat Yai via Padang Besar and Padang Besar in around 2h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Terminal Shahab Perdana to Hat Yai Bus Terminal via Kangar and Padang Besar in around 5h 15m.
- Phone
- +603 - 9779 1200
- callcenter@ktmb.com.my
- Website
- ktmb.com.my
Train from Alor Setar to Padang Besar
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ฿60–75
- Website
- https://www.ktmb.com.my/Komuter.html
- Phone
- 1690
- sarabanklang@railway.co.th
- Website
- dticket.railway.co.th
Train from Padang Besar to Hat Yai
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿45–950
- Book at
- https://12go.asia/en/operator/thai-railways
- Website
- https://dticket.railway.co.th/DTicketPublicWeb/home/Home
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- ฿45–160
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿550–750
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- ฿240–340
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿700–950
- Phone
- +603 - 9779 1200
- callcenter@ktmb.com.my
- Website
- ktmb.com.my
Tram from Alor Star to Padang Besar
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ฿60–190
- Website
- https://www.ktmb.com.my
- Express Economy
- ฿120–180
- Shuttle
- ฿60–170
- Express First
- ฿140–190
Bus from Padang Besar to Hat Yai Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ฿50–110
- Phone
- 019 - 2436350
- info@maralinergroup.com
- Website
- maralinergroup.my
Bus from Terminal Shahab Perdana to Terminal Bukit Lagi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ฿40–55
- Website
- https://maralinergroup.my/mybas/index.html
Bus from Kangar to Padang Besar
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ฿35–50
- Website
- https://maralinergroup.my/mybas/index.html
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More Questions & Answers
Alor Setar to Hat Yai bus services, operated by Mara Liner MyBAS, arrive at Terminal Bukit Lagi station.
Hat Yai is 1h behind Alor Setar. It is currently 5:37 PM in Alor Setar and 4:37 PM in Hat Yai.
Alor Setar to Hat Yai train services, operated by KTM Komuter, arrive at Padang Besar station.
Yes, the driving distance between Alor Setar to Hat Yai is 107 km. It takes approximately 1h 31m to drive from Alor Setar to Hat Yai.
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