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฿166–2,022Bus, Minivan
- Take the bus from Alor Setar to Pasir Masbus Alor Setar
- Take the bus from Sungai Kolok to Yalabus
11h 27m฿518–612Drive 155.9 km
- Drive from Alor Setar to Yalacar 155.9 km
2h 39m฿557–804Tram, train
- Take the tram from Alor Star to Padang Besartram
- Take the train from Padang Besar to Hat Yaitrain
- Take the train from Hat Yai to Yalatrain 983
6h฿167–2,126Train
- 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฿166–2,022
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 which costs ฿500 - ฿650 and takes 11h 27m.
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 Alor Setar and arriving at Yala via Pasir Mas and Sungai Kolok. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 27m.
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 Ekspres Perdana, depart from Alor Setar 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, which costs ฿500 - ฿650 and takes 11h 27m.
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 Alor Setar to Yala via Pasir Mas and Sungai Kolok in around 11h 27m.
- 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
- ฿60–180
- Website
- https://www.ktmb.com.my
- Express Economy
- ฿120–170
- Shuttle
- ฿60–170
- Express First
- ฿140–180
- Phone
- +609-765 6000
- hq@ekspresperdana.my
- Website
- ekspresperdana.com.my
Bus from Alor Setar to Pasir Mas
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿300–360
- Website
- https://www.ekspresperdana.com.my/
Bus from Sungai Kolok to Yala
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ฿110
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More Questions & Answers
Alor Setar to Yala bus services, operated by Ekspres Perdana, arrive at Pasir Mas station.
Yala is 1h behind Alor Setar. It is currently 10:03 AM in Alor Setar and 9:03 AM 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 seven+ hotels available in Yala.