There are 4 ways to get from Butterworth to Yala by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Butterworth to Padang Besartrain
- Take the train from Padang Besar to Hat Yaitrain 46
- Take the train from Hat Yai to Yalatrain 983
6h 10m฿247–2,118Bus, Mini Bus
- Take the bus from Terminal Bas Sungai Nibong to Hat Yaibus
- Take the bus from Hat Yai Bus Station to Pattani Bus Stationbus 491
- Take the bus from Pattani Bus Station to Yalabus
9h 39m฿801–1,470Drive 223.6 km
- Drive from Butterworth to Yalacar 223.6 km
3h 16m฿791–1,143Bus, Minivan
- Take the bus from Butterworth to Pasir Masbus
- Take the bus from Sungai Kolok to Yalabus
10h 51m฿463–633
Butterworth to Yala by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Butterworth to Yala is to bus and Minivan which costs ฿460 - ฿650 and takes 10h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Butterworth to Yala is to drive which takes 3h 16m and costs ฿750 - ฿1200.
No, there is no direct bus from Butterworth to Yala. However, there are services departing from Penang Sentral Butterworth Bus Terminal and arriving at Yala via Terminal Bas Sungai Nibong, Hat Yai Bus Station and Pattani Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 39m.
No, there is no direct train from Butterworth to Yala. However, there are services departing from Butterworth and arriving at Yala via Padang Besar and Hat Yai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 10m.
The distance between Butterworth and Yala is 325 km. The road distance is 223.6 km.
The best way to get from Butterworth to Yala without a car is to train which takes 6h 10m and costs ฿240 - ฿2200.
It takes approximately 6h 10m to get from Butterworth to Yala, including transfers.
Butterworth to Yala bus services, operated by Beh Travel & Tour Sdn, depart from Terminal Bas Sungai Nibong station.
Butterworth to Yala train services, operated by KTM Komuter, depart from Butterworth station.
The best way to get from Butterworth to Yala is to train which takes 6h 10m and costs ฿240 - ฿2200. Alternatively, you can bus and Mini Bus, which costs ฿800 - ฿1500 and takes 9h 39m.
What companies run services between Butterworth, Malaysia and Yala, Thailand?
You can take a train from Butterworth to Yala via Padang Besar, Padang Besar, and Hat Yai in around 6h 10m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Penang Sentral Butterworth Bus Terminal to Yala via Sungai Nibong Bus Terminal, Terminal Bas Sungai Nibong, Hat Yai, Hat Yai Bus Station, and Pattani Bus Station in around 9h 39m.
- Phone
- +603 - 9779 1200
- callcenter@ktmb.com.my
- Website
- ktmb.com.my
Train from Butterworth to Padang Besar
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ฿140–170
- Website
- https://www.ktmb.com.my/Komuter.html
- Phone
- 1690
- sarabanklang@railway.co.th
- Website
- dticket.railway.co.th
Train from Padang Besar to Hat Yai
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿45–950
- Book at
- https://12go.asia/en/operator/thai-railways
- Website
- https://dticket.railway.co.th/DTicketPublicWeb/home/Home
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- ฿45–160
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿550–750
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- ฿240–340
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿700–950
Train from Hat Yai to Yala
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ฿60–1,000
- Book at
- https://12go.asia/en/operator/thai-railways
- Website
- https://dticket.railway.co.th/DTicketPublicWeb/home/Home
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- ฿60–170
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿550–800
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- ฿260–360
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿750–1,000
- Phone
- 019 - 545 3888
- beh_travel@outlook.com
- Website
- behtravelandtour.com
Bus from Terminal Bas Sungai Nibong to Hat Yai
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 11m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ฿441
- Schedules at
- behtravelandtour.com
- Book at
- easybook.com
Bus from Hat Yai Bus Station to Pattani Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ฿120
Bus from Pattani Bus Station to Yala
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ฿21–29
- Phone
- (09) 774 2655
- hq@e-mutiara.com
- Website
- e-mutiara.com.my
Bus from Butterworth to Pasir Mas
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 14m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ฿250–340
- Schedules at
- e-mutiara.com.my
- Book at
- e-mutiara.com.my
- Phone
- +609-765 6000
- hq@ekspresperdana.my
- Website
- ekspresperdana.com.my
Bus from Butterworth to Pasir Mas
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 14m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿300–380
- Website
- https://www.ekspresperdana.com.my/
Bus from Sungai Kolok to Yala
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ฿110
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More Questions & Answers
Butterworth to Yala bus services, operated by Beh Travel & Tour Sdn, arrive at Hat Yai station.
Yala is 1h behind Butterworth. It is currently 5:51 PM in Butterworth and 4:51 PM in Yala.
Butterworth to Yala train services, operated by KTM Komuter, arrive at Padang Besar station.
Yes, the driving distance between Butterworth to Yala is 224 km. It takes approximately 3h 16m to drive from Butterworth to Yala.
There are eight+ hotels available in Yala.