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 330 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 31m and costs RM 340 - RM 850.

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 330.

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 330. Alternatively, you can bus via George Town, which costs RM 180 - RM 230 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 5:35 PM in Bangkok and 6:35 PM 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 1535+ 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 279–626
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 59–330
Bus via George Town
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 189–229
Drive 1,256.6 km
1. Drive from Bangkok to Ipohcar 1,256.6 km
17h 15m
RM 576–832
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 293–554
Fly Suvarnabhumi Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport, train
1. Fly from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)plane BKK - KUL
2. Take the train from Klia T1 to KL Sentraltrain
3. Take the train from KL Sentral to Tanjung Malimtrain
7h 37m
RM 372–782
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 31m
RM 342–805
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 149–632
Fly Suvarnabhumi Airport to Hat Yai, train
1. Fly from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Hat Yai (HDY)plane BKK - HDY
2. Take the train from Hat Yai to Padang Besartrain
3. Take the train from Padang Besar to Parit Buntartrain
8h 42m
RM 171–666
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 59–330
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Hat Yaibus
2. Take the bus from Hat Yai to Terminal Meru Rayabus
29h 48m
RM 136–1,024

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

46Weekly Planes

3h 18mAverage Duration

RM 212Cheapest 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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