There are 7 ways to get from Bangkok to Perlis by plane, bus, car, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Don Mueang International Airport, bus
best- Fly from Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) to Hat Yai (HDY)plane DMK - HDY
- Take the bus from Hat Yai Airport to KTM Malaysia Railaway Station sidebus
5h 38mRM 340–561Train via Bang Bamru
cheapest- Take the train from Bang Bamru to Padang Besar Malaysiatrain 45
17h 47mRM 56–255Bus, drive
- Take the bus from Bang Bon Makro to Satunbus Bang Bon Makro - Satun
- Drive from Satun to Kangarcar
16h 26mRM 180–221Drive 990.6 km
- Drive from Bangkok to Kangarcar 990.6 km
14h 31mRM 547–790Fly from Suvarnabhumi Airport, bus
- Fly from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Hat Yai (HDY)plane BKK - HDY
- Take the bus from Hat Yai Airport to KTM Malaysia Railaway Station sidebus
6h 7mRM 388–603Train
- Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Padang Besar Malaysiatrain 45
19h 8mRM 59–145Bus
- Take the bus from Khao San Tara Travel Office to Koh Lipebus Khao San Tara Travel Office - Koh Lipe
- Take the bus from Koh Lipe Bundhaya Pier 2 to Kuala Perlisbus Koh Lipe Bundhaya Pier 2 - Kuala Perlis
25h 14mRM 449–572
Bangkok to Perlis by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Bangkok to Perlis is to train which costs RM 55 - RM 150 and takes 19h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Bangkok to Perlis is to fly and bus which takes 5h 38m and costs RM 340 - RM 600.
No, there is no direct bus from Bangkok to Perlis. However, there are services departing from Khao San Tara Travel Office and arriving at Kangar via Koh Lipe Bundhaya Pier 2 and Kuala Perlis. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 14m.
No, there is no direct train from Bangkok to Perlis. However, there are services departing from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal and arriving at Arau via Bang Bamru and Padang Besar. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 47m.
The distance between Bangkok and Perlis is 865 km. The road distance is 990.6 km.
The best way to get from Bangkok to Perlis without a car is to train via Bang Bamru which takes 17h 47m and costs RM 55 - RM 260.
It takes approximately 5h 38m to get from Bangkok to Perlis, including transfers.
Bangkok to Perlis bus services, operated by Tara Tour and Travel, depart from Khao San Tara Travel Office station.
Bangkok to Perlis train services, operated by State Railway of Thailand, depart from Bang Bamru station.
The best way to get from Bangkok to Perlis is to train via Bang Bamru which takes 17h 47m and costs RM 55 - RM 260. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs RM 440 - RM 600 and takes 25h 14m.
What companies run services between Bangkok, Thailand and Perlis, Malaysia?
State Railway of Thailand operates a train from Bang Bamru to Padang Besar Malaysia once daily. Tickets cost RM 35–120 and the journey takes 15h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Khao San Tara Travel Office to Kangar via Koh Lipe Bundhaya Pier 2 and Kuala Perlis in around 25h 14m.
- Website
- lionairthai.com
Flights from Don Mueang International Airport to Hat Yai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 130–320
- Website
- airasia.com
Flights from Don Mueang International Airport to Hat Yai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 140–350
- Website
- vietjetair.com
Flights from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Hat Yai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 180–390
- Website
- thaiairways.com
Flights from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Hat Yai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 280–360
- Website
- nokair.com
Flights from Don Mueang International Airport to Hat Yai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- RM 160–370
- Phone
- 1690
- sarabanklang@railway.co.th
- Website
- railway.co.th
Train from Bang Bamru to Padang Besar Malaysia
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 43m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 35–120
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- railway.co.th
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- RM 75–110
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- RM 35–45
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- RM 40–55
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- RM 80–90
Train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Padang Besar Malaysia
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 35–120
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- railway.co.th
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- RM 75–110
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- RM 35–45
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- RM 40–55
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- RM 80–95
- zeezenithtravel@gmail.com
- Website
- Zee Zenith Travel
Bus from Hat Yai Airport to KTM Malaysia Railaway Station side
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 190
- Schedules at
- Zee Zenith Travel
Bus from Hat Yai Airport to KTM Malaysia Railaway Station side
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 190
- Schedules at
- Zee Zenith Travel
- Phone
- +66 2 306 1106
- booking@srisuthep.co.th
- Website
- omio.com
Bus from Bang Bon Makro to Satun
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- RM 135–150
- Book at
- Sri Suthep Tour
- Phone
- 086 065 5466
- nancy25262010@hotmail.com
- Website
- Tara Tour and Travel
Bus from Khao San Tara Travel Office to Koh Lipe
- Ave. Duration
- 19h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 170–300
- Schedules at
- Tara Tour and Travel
- Phone
- +66 2 339 1139
- booking@marineetravel.co.th
- Website
- Marinee Travel
Bus from Koh Lipe Bundhaya Pier 2 to Kuala Perlis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 389
- Website
- Marinee Travel
- Phone
- +66 2 326 1126
- booking@satuncentertour.co.th
- Website
- Satun Center Tour
Bus from Koh Lipe Bundhaya Pier 2 to Kuala Perlis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 270
- Schedules at
- Satun Center Tour
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Booking & Getting There
Bangkok to Perlis bus services, operated by Tara Tour and Travel, arrive at Koh Lipe station.
Perlis is 1h ahead of Bangkok. It is currently 9:10 PM in Bangkok and 10:10 PM in Perlis.
Bangkok to Perlis train services, operated by State Railway of Thailand, arrive at Padang Besar Malaysia station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bangkok to Perlis is 991 km. It takes approximately 14h 31m to drive from Bangkok to Perlis.
There are 354+ hotels available in Perlis.