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There are 10 ways to get from Bangkok to Kuala Lumpur by plane, train, bus, night bus or car

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Fly Suvarnabhumi to Kuala Lumpur, train  •  5h 34m

  1. Fly from Suvarnabhumi (BKK) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL) BKK - KUL
  2. Take the train from KLIA T1 to Bandar Tasik Selatan

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Train, bus via Gurun  •  23h 49m

  1. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal Station to Hat Yai
  2. Take the train from Hat Yai to Padang Besar
  3. Take the train from Padang Besar to Gurun
  4. Take the bus from Gurun to Terminal Bersepadu Selatan

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Fly Don Muang to Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah  •  6h 48m

  1. Fly from Don Muang (DMK) to Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah (SZB) DMK - SZB

Fly Don Muang to Kuala Lumpur, train  •  5h 53m

  1. Fly from Don Muang (DMK) to Kuala Lumpur (KUL) DMK - KUL
  2. Take the train from KLIA T1 to Bandar Tasik Selatan

Fly Suvarnabhumi to Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah  •  9h 49m

  1. Fly from Suvarnabhumi (BKK) to Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah (SZB) BKK - SZB

Train, bus  •  24h 38m

  1. Take the train from Hua Lamphong to Hat Yai 31 Hua Lamphong - Hat Yai - VIP Sleeper / ...
  2. Take the bus from Hatyai to Terminal Bersepadu Selatan

Bus  •  25h 31m

  1. Take the bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Hat Yai
  2. Take the bus from Hatyai to Terminal Bersepadu Selatan

Train, bus via Ipoh  •  26h 6m

  1. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal Station to Hat Yai
  2. Take the train from Hat Yai to Padang Besar
  3. Take the train from Padang Besar to Butterworth
  4. Take the bus from Butterworth to Jalan Bendahara Ipoh
  5. Take the train from Ipoh to Kuala Lumpur

Night bus, minivan, bus  •  32h 37m

  1. Take the night bus from Bangkok Southern Bus Terminal to Yala
  2. Take the minivan from Yala to Sungai Kolok
  3. Take the bus from Rantau Panjang to Terminal Bersepadu Selatan

Drive  •  19h 13m

  1. Drive from Bangkok to Kuala Lumpur 1465.4 km

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The cheapest way to get from Bangkok to Kuala Lumpur is to train and bus which costs ฿800 - ฿2400 and takes 24h 38m.

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The quickest way to get from Bangkok to Kuala Lumpur is to fly and train which costs ฿1400 - ฿4100 and takes 5h 34m.

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No, there is no direct bus from Bangkok to Kuala Lumpur. However, there are services departing from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal and arriving at Terminal Bersepadu Selatan via Hatyai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 31m.

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The distance between Bangkok and Kuala Lumpur is 1187 km. The road distance is 1465.4 km.

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The best way to get from Bangkok to Kuala Lumpur without a car is to train and bus via Gurun which takes 23h 49m and costs ฿700 - ฿3300.

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It takes approximately 5h 34m to get from Bangkok to Kuala Lumpur, including transfers.

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Bangkok to Kuala Lumpur bus services, operated by The Transport Company, depart from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal station.

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The best way to get from Bangkok to Kuala Lumpur is to fly which takes 6h 48m and costs ฿3200 - ฿11000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ฿1200 - ฿1600 and takes 25h 31m.

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The quickest flight from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Kuala Lumpur Airport is the direct flight which takes 2h 10m.

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Bangkok to Kuala Lumpur bus services, operated by Suasana Tony Coach, arrive at Terminal Bersepadu Selatan station.

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Map of how to get from Bangkok to Kuala Lumpur.
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  • Distance: 1187.5 km
  • Duration: 5h 34m

What companies run services between Bangkok, Thailand and Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia?

Firefly, Thai AirAsia and Malindo Airways fly from Bangkok to Kuala Lumpur every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Kuala Lumpur Terminal Bersepadu Selatan via Hat Yai and Hatyai in around 25h 31m.

Airlines
Malaysia Airlines
Website
malaysiaairlines.com
Flights from Suvarnabhumi to Kuala Lumpur
Ave. Duration
2h 15m
When
Every day
Estimated price
RM 390 - RM 850
Flights from Suvarnabhumi to Kuala Lumpur via Phuket
Ave. Duration
3h 55m
When
Every day
Estimated price
RM 350 - RM 850
Flights from Don Muang to Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah via Penang
Ave. Duration
4h 23m
When
Every day
Estimated price
RM 390 - RM 1400
Flights from Don Muang to Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah via Senai
Ave. Duration
5h 35m
When
Every day
Estimated price
RM 430 - RM 1200
Flights from Suvarnabhumi to Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah via Kuala Lumpur, Penang
Ave. Duration
9h 36m
When
Every day
Estimated price
RM 550 - RM 1300
Flights from Suvarnabhumi to Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah via Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Trengganu
Ave. Duration
8h 35m
When
Every day
Estimated price
RM 500 - RM 1200
Flights from Suvarnabhumi to Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah via Kuala Lumpur, Langkawi
Ave. Duration
9h 30m
When
Every day
Estimated price
RM 550 - RM 1400
Flights from Suvarnabhumi to Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah via Phuket, Penang
Ave. Duration
9h 5m
When
Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday
Estimated price
RM 750 - RM 1500
Flights from Suvarnabhumi to Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah via Kuala Lumpur, Sultan Ismail Petra
Ave. Duration
8h 35m
When
Every day
Estimated price
RM 650 - RM 1500
Flights from Suvarnabhumi to Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah via Kuala Lumpur, Senai
Ave. Duration
10h 20m
When
Every day
Estimated price
RM 500 - RM 1200
Flights from Suvarnabhumi to Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah via Kuala Lumpur, Alor Setar
Ave. Duration
10h 35m
When
Thursday, Saturday and Sunday
Estimated price
RM 700 - RM 1500
Flights from Suvarnabhumi to Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah via Singapore Changi, Penang
Ave. Duration
8h
When
Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
Estimated price
RM 470 - RM 2300
Firefly
Website
fireflyz.com.my
Flights from Suvarnabhumi to Kuala Lumpur
Ave. Duration
2h 18m
When
Every day
Estimated price
RM 350 - RM 850
Flights from Don Muang to Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah via Penang
Ave. Duration
4h 23m
When
Every day
Estimated price
RM 390 - RM 1400
Flights from Don Muang to Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah via Senai
Ave. Duration
5h 35m
When
Every day
Estimated price
RM 430 - RM 1200
Flights from Suvarnabhumi to Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah via Kuala Lumpur, Penang
Ave. Duration
10h 42m
When
Every day
Estimated price
RM 500 - RM 1200
Flights from Suvarnabhumi to Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah via Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Trengganu
Ave. Duration
8h 35m
When
Every day
Estimated price
RM 500 - RM 1200
Flights from Suvarnabhumi to Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah via Kuala Lumpur, Sultan Ismail Petra
Ave. Duration
9h 45m
When
Every day
Estimated price
RM 500 - RM 1300
Flights from Suvarnabhumi to Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah via Kuala Lumpur, Senai
Ave. Duration
10h 20m
When
Every day
Estimated price
RM 500 - RM 1200
Flights from Suvarnabhumi to Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah via Kuala Lumpur, Alor Setar
Ave. Duration
12h 45m
When
Thursday
Estimated price
RM 550 - RM 1300
Flights from Suvarnabhumi to Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah via Singapore Changi, Penang
Ave. Duration
8h
When
Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
Estimated price
RM 470 - RM 2300
Flights from Suvarnabhumi to Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah via Phuket, Penang
Ave. Duration
8h 25m
When
Monday and Wednesday
Estimated price
RM 650 - RM 1300
Thai Airways International
Website
thaiairways.com
Flights from Suvarnabhumi to Kuala Lumpur
Ave. Duration
2h 15m
When
Every day
Estimated price
RM 390 - RM 850
Flights from Suvarnabhumi to Kuala Lumpur via Phuket
Ave. Duration
3h 55m
When
Every day
Estimated price
RM 350 - RM 850
AirAsia
Website
airasia.com
Flights from Don Muang to Kuala Lumpur
Ave. Duration
2h 15m
When
Every day
Estimated price
RM 190 - RM 450
Bangkok Airways
Website
bangkokair.com
Flights from Suvarnabhumi to Kuala Lumpur
Ave. Duration
2h 17m
When
Every day
Estimated price
RM 350 - RM 850
Flights from Suvarnabhumi to Kuala Lumpur via Phuket
Ave. Duration
3h 55m
When
Every day
Estimated price
RM 350 - RM 850
Myanmar Airways International
Website
maiair.com
Flights from Suvarnabhumi to Kuala Lumpur
Ave. Duration
2h 16m
When
Every day
Estimated price
RM 420 - RM 1400
Thai AirAsia
Website
airasia.com
Flights from Suvarnabhumi to Kuala Lumpur
Ave. Duration
2h 20m
When
Every day
Estimated price
RM 170 - RM 750
Flights from Don Muang to Kuala Lumpur
Ave. Duration
2h 15m
When
Every day
Estimated price
RM 240 - RM 460
Flights from Don Muang to Kuala Lumpur via Hat Yai
Ave. Duration
3h 5m
When
Every day
Estimated price
RM 240 - RM 460
Malindo Airways
Website
malindoair.com
Flights from Don Muang to Kuala Lumpur
Ave. Duration
2h 15m
When
Every day
Estimated price
RM 280 - RM 600
Flights from Suvarnabhumi to Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah via Kuala Lumpur, Penang
Ave. Duration
7h 5m
When
Friday and Sunday
Estimated price
RM 650 - RM 1100
AirAsia X
Website
airasiax.com
Flights from Suvarnabhumi to Kuala Lumpur
Ave. Duration
2h 20m
When
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday
Estimated price
RM 210 - RM 700
Scoot Tigerair
Website
flyscoot.com
Flights from Suvarnabhumi to Kuala Lumpur via Singapore Changi
Ave. Duration
4h 25m
When
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
Estimated price
RM 360 - RM 1200
Train operators
KLIA Express
Phone
+603 2267 8000
Email
CustomerEnquiry@KLIAekspres.com
Website
kliaekspres.com
Train from KLIA T1 to Bandar Tasik Selatan
Ave. Duration
27 min
Frequency
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price
RM 18 - RM 55
Website
https://www.kliaekspres.com
Book at
https://12go.asia/en/operator/klia-ekspres
State Railway of Thailand
Phone
1690
Email
sarabanklang@railway.co.th
Website
railway.co.th
Train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal Station to Hat Yai
Ave. Duration
14h 15m
Frequency
4 times a day
Estimated price
RM 35 - RM 240
Book at
https://12go.asia/en/operator/thai-railways
Website
https://www.railway.co.th/Home/Index
3rd Class (Seat)
RM 35 - RM 45
2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
RM 100 - RM 140
2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
RM 65 - RM 90
1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
RM 180 - RM 240
Train from Hat Yai to Padang Besar
Ave. Duration
55 min
Frequency
Twice daily
Estimated price
RM 6 - RM 130
Book at
https://12go.asia/en/operator/thai-railways
Website
https://www.railway.co.th/Home/Index
3rd Class (Seat)
RM 6 - RM 21
2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
RM 70 - RM 100
2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
RM 30 - RM 45
1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
RM 95 - RM 130
Train from Hua Lamphong to Hat Yai
Ave. Duration
15h
Frequency
Every 4 hours
Estimated price
RM 35 - RM 240
Book at
https://12go.asia/en/operator/thai-railways
Website
https://www.railway.co.th/Home/Index
3rd Class (Seat)
RM 35 - RM 45
2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
RM 100 - RM 140
2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
RM 65 - RM 95
1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
RM 180 - RM 240
KTM Komuter
Phone
+60 3 2267 1200
Email
callcenter@ktmb.com.my
Website
ktmb.com.my
Train from Padang Besar to Gurun
Ave. Duration
1h 4m
Frequency
Hourly
Estimated price
RM 11 - RM 14
Website
https://www.ktmb.com.my/Komuter.html
Train from Padang Besar to Butterworth
Ave. Duration
1h 51m
Frequency
Hourly
Estimated price
RM 17 - RM 22
Website
https://www.ktmb.com.my/Komuter.html
KTM ETS
Phone
+60 3 2267 1200
Email
callcenter@ktmb.com.my
Website
ktmb.com.my
Train from Ipoh to Kuala Lumpur
Ave. Duration
2h 32m
Frequency
5 times a day
Estimated price
RM 37
Website
https://www.ktmb.com.my
Silver
RM 26
Gold
RM 37
Platinum
RM 47 - RM 50
Bus operators
Intercity Coach
Phone
+6012 4703155
Website
redbus.my
Bus from Gurun to Terminal Bersepadu Selatan
Ave. Duration
4h 58m
Frequency
5 times a day
Estimated price
RM 45 - RM 55
Schedules at
new.intercity.my
Book at
easybook.com
Suasana Tony Coach
Phone
+66-83-3983993
Website
suasanatonycoach.com
Bus from Hatyai to Terminal Bersepadu Selatan
Ave. Duration
8h 33m
Frequency
Every 4 hours
Estimated price
RM 75
Schedules at
suasanatonycoach.com
Book at
easybook.com
The Transport Company
Phone
1490
Email
borkorsor@transport.co.th
Website
home.transport.co.th
Bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Hat Yai
Ave. Duration
15h 53m
Frequency
Once daily
Estimated price
RM 90 - RM 140
Book at
https://12go.asia/en/operator/transport-co
Website
https://tcl99web.transport.co.th/Home
Sri Maju
Phone
+65 6294 8228
Email
srimajutours@srimaju.com
Website
srimaju.com
Bus from Butterworth to Jalan Bendahara Ipoh
Ave. Duration
2h 30m
Frequency
Twice daily
Book at
https://12go.asia/en/operator/sri-maju-group
Website
https://www.srimaju.com/
Siam Lane Tour (Siam Dernrod)
Website
12go.asia
Night bus from Bangkok Southern Bus Terminal to Yala
Ave. Duration
18h
Frequency
Once daily
Estimated price
RM 117
Schedules at
12go.asia
Book at
12go.asia
minivan
Bus from Yala to Sungai Kolok
Ave. Duration
3h
Frequency
Hourly
Estimated price
RM 19
Queen Express
Phone
+6 09 742 2277
Email
QueenExpress77@gmail.com
Website
queenexpress.com.my
Bus from Rantau Panjang to Terminal Bersepadu Selatan
Ave. Duration
8h 40m
Frequency
3 times a day
Estimated price
RM 47
Schedules at
queenexpress.com.my
Book at
12go.asia

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Kuala Lumpur is 1h ahead of Bangkok. It is currently 2:45 AM in Bangkok and 3:45 AM in Kuala Lumpur.

Yes, the driving distance between Bangkok to Kuala Lumpur is 1465 km. It takes approximately 19h 13m to drive from Bangkok to Kuala Lumpur.

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Myanmar Airways International, Thai AirAsia, AirAsia X and four other airlines offer flights from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Kuala Lumpur Airport.

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There are 3938+ hotels available in Kuala Lumpur. Prices start at RM 71 per night.

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The best way to get from Bangkok to Suvarnabhumi Airport is to train which takes 26 min and costs ฿35 - ฿45.

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