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How to get fromAlor Setar to Yalaby tram, train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Alor Setar to Yala by tram, train, bus, or car

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  1. Tram, train

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    1. Take the tram from Alor Setar to Padang Besartram tram
    2. Take the train from Padang Besar to Hat Yaitrain train
    3. Take the train from Hat Yai to Yalatrain train
    6h 33m
    ฿62–1,195

  2. Train, Minivan, Mini Bus, bus

    1. Take the train from Alor Setar to Padang Besartrain train
    2. Take the bus from Padang Besar to Hat Yai Bus Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Hat Yai Bus Station to Pattani Bus Stationbus bus 491
    4. Take the bus from Pattani Bus Station to Yalabus bus
    7h 17m
    ฿207–391

  3. Drive  155.9 km

    1. Drive from Alor Setar to Yalacar car 155.9 km
    2h 36m
    ฿594–857

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Alor Setar to Padang Besartrain train
    2. Take the train from Padang Besar to Hat Yaitrain train
    3. Take the train from Hat Yai to Yalatrain train
    6h 33m
    ฿62–1,232

  5. Tram, Minivan, Mini Bus, bus

    1. Take the tram from Alor Setar to Padang Besartram tram
    2. Take the bus from Padang Besar to Hat Yai Bus Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Hat Yai Bus Station to Pattani Bus Stationbus bus 491
    4. Take the bus from Pattani Bus Station to Yalabus bus
    7h 18m
    ฿207–354

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  • Distance: 223.8 km
  • Duration: 6h 33m

What companies run services between Alor Setar, Malaysia and Yala, Thailand?

You can take a train from Alor Setar to Yala via Padang Besar and Hat Yai in around 6h 33m.

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