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

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Alor Setar to Padang Besartrain train
    2. Take the train from Padang Besar Malaysia to Hat Yaitrain train 46
    3. Take the train from Hat Yai to Yalatrain train 171
    5h 2m
    ฿62–1,234

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Alor Setar Toll Utara to Hat Yai stationbus bus Alor Setar Toll Utara - Hat Yai station
    2. Take the train from Hat Yai to Yalatrain train 171 / ...
    5h 34m
    ฿885–1,750

  3. Drive  155.9 km

    1. Drive from Alor Setar to Yalacar car 155.9 km
    2h 36m
    ฿690–996

  4. Tram, train

    1. Take the tram from Alor Setar to Padang Besartram tram
    2. Take the train from Padang Besar to Hat Yaitrain train 46
    3. Take the train from Hat Yai to Yalatrain train 171
    5h 5m
    ฿66–1,957

  5. Bus, Mini Bus

    1. Take the bus from Alor Setar Toll Utara to Hat Yai Bus Terminal 1bus bus
    2. Take the bus from Hat Yai Bus Station to Pattani Bus Stationbus bus 491
    3. Take the bus from Pattani Bus Station to Yalabus bus
    7h 5m
    ฿991–999

Alor Setar to Yala by train

Calendar46Weekly Trains
Duration5h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket฿62Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 223.2 km
  • Duration: 5h 2m

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 Malaysia, and Hat Yai in around 5h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Alor Setar Toll Utara to Yala via Hat Yai Bus Terminal 1, Hat Yai Bus Station, and Pattani Bus Station in around 7h 5m.

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