What is the cheapest way to get from Bangkok to Perak?

The cheapest way to get from Bangkok to Perak is to train via Padang Besar which costs RM 55 - RM 320 and takes 19h 55m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bangkok to Perak?

The fastest way to get from Bangkok to Perak is to fly and train which takes 6h 27m and costs RM 330 - RM 950.

Is there a direct bus between Bangkok and Perak?

No, there is no direct bus from Bangkok to Perak. However, there are services departing from Bangkok Sai Tai Mai Terminal and arriving at Jalan Bendahara Ipoh via Opposite Panu, Street Assawaphisit Chet., Southern Bus Terminal Bangkok, Hat Yai and Sungai Nibong. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 43m.

Is there a direct train between Bangkok and Perak?

No, there is no direct train from Bangkok to Perak. However, there are services departing from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal and arriving at Ipoh via Padang Besar. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 55m.

How far is it from Bangkok to Perak?

The distance between Bangkok and Perak is 1039 km. The road distance is 1256.6 km.

How do I travel from Bangkok to Perak without a car?

The best way to get from Bangkok to Perak without a car is to train via Padang Besar which takes 19h 55m and costs RM 55 - RM 320.

How long does it take to get from Bangkok to Perak?

It takes approximately 7h 29m to get from Bangkok to Perak, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bangkok to Perak bus from?

Bangkok to Perak bus services, operated by Piya, depart from Southern Bus Terminal Bangkok station.

Where do I catch the Bangkok to Perak train from?

Bangkok to Perak train services, operated by State Railway of Thailand, depart from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal station.

Train or bus from Bangkok to Perak?

The best way to get from Bangkok to Perak is to train via Padang Besar which takes 19h 55m and costs RM 55 - RM 320. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs RM 170 - RM 1000 and takes 23h 43m.

Where does the Bangkok to Perak bus arrive?

Bangkok to Perak bus services, operated by Piya, arrive at Hat Yai Bus Terminal station.

What is the time difference between Bangkok and Perak?

Perak is 1h ahead of Bangkok. It is currently 7:48 AM in Bangkok and 8:48 AM in Perak.

Where does the Bangkok to Perak train arrive?

Bangkok to Perak train services, operated by State Railway of Thailand, arrive at Padang Besar station.

Can I drive from Bangkok to Perak?

Yes, the driving distance between Bangkok to Perak is 1257 km. It takes approximately 17h 15m to drive from Bangkok to Perak.

Where can I stay near Perak?

There are 1548+ hotels available in Perak.

Bangkok to Perak - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, car ferry, tram, and bus

There are 11 ways to get from Bangkok to Perak by plane, car ferry, tram, train, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Don Mueang International Airport to Penang International Airport, car ferry, tram
best
1. Fly from Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane DMK - PEN
2. Take the car ferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry
3. Take the tram from Butterworth to Parit Buntartram
7h 29m
RM 252–634
Train via Padang Besar
cheapest
1. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Padang Besartrain 45
2. Take the train from Padang Besar to Ipohtrain Ets
19h 55m
RM 56–314
Bus
1. Take the bus from Southern Bus Terminal Bangkok to Hat Yai Bus Terminalbus
2. Take the bus from Hat Yai to Terminal Bas Sungai Nibongbus
3. Take the bus from Sungai Nibong to Jalan Bendahara Ipohbus
23h 43m
RM 175–1,002
Drive 1,256.6 km
1. Drive from Bangkok to Ipohcar 1,256.6 km
17h 15m
RM 565–816
Fly Don Mueang International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport, train
1. Fly from Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)plane DMK - KUL
2. Take the train from Klia T1 to KL Sentraltrain
3. Take the train from KL Sentral to Tanjung Malimtrain
7h 14m
RM 320–629
Publich Van to Suvarnabhumi Airport, fly to Kuala Lumpur International Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Thepharak Junction to Suvarnabhumi Airportbus
2. Fly from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)plane BKK - KUL
3. Take the train from Klia T1 to KL Sentraltrain
4. Take the train from KL Sentral to Tanjung Malimtrain
7h 55m
RM 356–747
Fly Don Mueang International Airport to Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah, train
1. Fly from Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) to Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah (SZB)plane DMK - SZB
2. Take the train from Sungai Buloh to Tanjung Malimtrain
6h 27m
RM 335–915
Fly Don Mueang International Airport to Hat Yai, train
1. Fly from Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) to Hat Yai (HDY)plane DMK - HDY
2. Take the train from Hat Yai to Padang Besartrain
3. Take the train from Padang Besar to Parit Buntartrain
8h 13m
RM 151–678
Publich Van to Suvarnabhumi Airport, fly to Hat Yai, train
1. Take the bus from Thepharak Junction to Suvarnabhumi Airportbus
2. Fly from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Hat Yai (HDY)plane BKK - HDY
3. Take the train from Hat Yai to Padang Besartrain
4. Take the train from Padang Besar to Parit Buntartrain
9h 4m
RM 176–673
Train
1. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Padang Besar Malaysiatrain 45
2. Take the train from Padang Besar to Ipohtrain Ets
22h 13m
RM 56–314
Bus via Pasir Mas
1. Take the bus from Bangkok Sai Tai Mai Terminal to Sungai Kolokbus
2. Take the bus from Pasir Mas to Terminal Meru Rayabus Pasir Mas
34h 51m
RM 156–1,190

Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) to Penang International Airport (PEN) flights

49Weekly Planes

3h 35mAverage Duration

RM 199Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Bangkok to Perak.

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Distance: 1,038.5 km
Duration: 7h 29m

What companies run services between Bangkok, Thailand and Perak, Malaysia?

You can take a train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Ipoh via Padang Besar and Padang Besar in around 19h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bangkok Sai Tai Mai Terminal to Jalan Bendahara Ipoh via Soi Borommaratchachonnani 99, Opposite Panu, Street Assawaphisit Chet., Opposite Southern Bus Terminal, Southern Bus Terminal Bangkok, Hat Yai Bus Terminal, Hat Yai, Terminal Bas Sungai Nibong, and Sungai Nibong in around 23h 43m.

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