There are 5 ways to get from Alor Setar to Hatyai by train, bus, car, or tram
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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 37m฿105–1,021Bus, Minivan
- Take the bus from Pekan Rabu to Terminal Changloonbus R15
- Take the bus from Danok to Hat Yaibus
4h 22m฿324–486Drive 106.2 km
- Drive from Alor Setar to Hatyaicar 106.2 km
1h 30m฿375–541Tram, train
- Take the tram from Alor Star to Padang Besartram Padang Besar Line
- Take the train from Padang Besar to Hat Yaitrain
3h 35m฿106–1,124Train
- Take the train from Alor Setar to Padang Besartrain Butterworth
- Take the train from Padang Besar to Hat Yaitrain
3h 35m฿105–1,021
Alor Setar to Hatyai by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Alor Setar to Hatyai is to train which costs ฿100 - ฿1100 and takes 3h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Alor Setar to Hatyai is to drive which takes 1h 30m and costs ฿370 - ฿550.
No, there is no direct bus from Alor Setar to Hatyai. However, there are services departing from Pekan Rabu and arriving at Hat Yai via Changlun Bus Station and Danok. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 22m.
No, there is no direct train from Alor Setar to Hatyai. However, there are services departing from Alor Setar and arriving at Hat Yai via Padang Besar. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 37m.
The distance between Alor Setar and Hatyai is 113 km. The road distance is 106.2 km.
The best way to get from Alor Setar to Hatyai without a car is to train via Padang Besar which takes 2h 37m and costs ฿100 - ฿1100.
It takes approximately 2h 37m to get from Alor Setar to Hatyai, including transfers.
Alor Setar to Hatyai bus services, operated by Mara Liner, depart from Pekan Rabu station.
Alor Setar to Hatyai train services, operated by KTM Komuter, depart from Alor Setar station.
The best way to get from Alor Setar to Hatyai is to train via Padang Besar which takes 2h 37m and costs ฿100 - ฿1100. Alternatively, you can bus and Minivan, which costs ฿320 - ฿490 and takes 4h 22m.
What companies run services between Alor Setar, Malaysia and Hatyai, Thailand?
You can take a train from Alor Setar to Hatyai via Padang Besar, Padang Besar, and Hat Yai in around 2h 37m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Pekan Rabu to Hatyai via Terminal Changloon, Changlun Bus Station, Bukit Kayu Hitam, Danok, and Hat Yai in around 4h 22m.
- 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
- ฿60–180
- Website
- https://www.ktmb.com.my
- Express Economy
- ฿120–170
- Shuttle
- ฿60–170
- Express First
- ฿140–180
- Phone
- 019-2179072
- info@maralinergroup.my
- Website
- maralinergroup.my
Bus from Pekan Rabu to Terminal Changloon
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ฿65–100
- Website
- https://maralinergroup.my/
Bus from Danok to Hat Yai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ฿75–140
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More Questions & Answers
Alor Setar to Hatyai bus services, operated by Mara Liner, arrive at Terminal Changloon station.
Alor Setar to Hatyai train services, operated by KTM Komuter, arrive at Padang Besar station.
Yes, the driving distance between Alor Setar to Hatyai is 106 km. It takes approximately 1h 30m to drive from Alor Setar to Hatyai.
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