There are 5 ways to get from Alor Setar to Yala by train, bus, car, or tram
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Train via Padang Besar
best- Take the train from Alor Setar to Padang Besartrain
- Take the train from Padang Besar to Hat Yaitrain 46
- Take the train from Hat Yai to Yalatrain 983
5h 2m฿167–2,024Bus, Minivan, Mini Bus
- 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
- Take the bus from Hat Yai Bus Station to Pattani Bus Stationbus 491
- Take the bus from Pattani Bus Station to Yalabus
9h 20m฿270–362Drive 155.9 km
- Drive from Alor Setar to Yalacar 155.9 km
2h 39m฿557–804Train
- Take the train from Alor Setar to Padang Besartrain
- Take the train from Padang Besar to Hat Yaitrain
- Take the train from Hat Yai to Yalatrain 983
6h฿167–2,024Tram, Minivan, train
- Take the tram from Alor Star to Padang Besartram
- Take the bus from Padang Besar to Hat Yai Bus Terminalbus
- Take the train from Hat Yai to Yalatrain 983
6h 50m฿234–1,351
Alor Setar to Yala by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Alor Setar to Yala is to bus and Minivan and Mini Bus which costs ฿270 - ฿370 and takes 9h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Alor Setar to Yala is to drive which takes 2h 39m and costs ฿550 - ฿850.
No, there is no direct bus from Alor Setar to Yala. However, there are services departing from Terminal Shahab Perdana and arriving at Yala via Kangar, Padang Besar, Hat Yai Bus Station and Pattani Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 20m.
No, there is no direct train from Alor Setar to Yala. However, there are services departing from Alor Setar and arriving at Yala via Padang Besar and Hat Yai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 2m.
The distance between Alor Setar and Yala is 223 km. The road distance is 155.9 km.
The best way to get from Alor Setar to Yala without a car is to train via Padang Besar which takes 5h 2m and costs ฿160 - ฿2100.
It takes approximately 5h 2m to get from Alor Setar to Yala, including transfers.
Alor Setar to Yala bus services, operated by Mara Liner MyBAS, depart from Terminal Shahab Perdana station.
Alor Setar to Yala train services, operated by KTM Komuter, depart from Alor Setar station.
The best way to get from Alor Setar to Yala is to train via Padang Besar which takes 5h 2m and costs ฿160 - ฿2100. Alternatively, you can bus and Minivan and Mini Bus, which costs ฿270 - ฿370 and takes 9h 20m.
What companies run services between Alor Setar, Malaysia and Yala, Thailand?
You can take a train from Alor Setar to Yala via Padang Besar, Padang Besar, and Hat Yai in around 5h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Terminal Shahab Perdana to Yala via Kangar, Padang Besar, Hat Yai Bus Terminal, Hat Yai Bus Station, and Pattani Bus Station in around 9h 20m.
- 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
Train from Hat Yai to Yala
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ฿60–1,000
- Book at
- https://12go.asia/en/operator/thai-railways
- Website
- https://dticket.railway.co.th/DTicketPublicWeb/home/Home
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- ฿60–170
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿550–800
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- ฿260–360
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿750–1,000
- 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
- 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
Bus from Padang Besar to Hat Yai Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ฿50–110
Bus from Hat Yai Bus Station to Pattani Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ฿120
Bus from Pattani Bus Station to Yala
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ฿21–29
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More Questions & Answers
Alor Setar to Yala bus services, operated by Mara Liner MyBAS, arrive at Terminal Bukit Lagi station.
Yala is 1h behind Alor Setar. It is currently 9:18 PM in Alor Setar and 8:18 PM in Yala.
Alor Setar to Yala train services, operated by KTM Komuter, arrive at Padang Besar station.
Yes, the driving distance between Alor Setar to Yala is 156 km. It takes approximately 2h 39m to drive from Alor Setar to Yala.
There are eight+ hotels available in Yala.