There are 3 ways to get from Hatyai to Alor Setar by train, tram, or car
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Train, tram
best- Take the train from Hat Yai to Padang Besartrain 45
- Take the tram from Padang Besar to Alor Startram Padang Besar Line
2h 12mRM 14–138Drive 106.6 km
- Drive from Hatyai to Alor Setarcar 106.6 km
1h 31mRM 48–69Train, tram via Padang Besar
- Take the train from Hat Yai to Padang Besartrain 45
- Take the tram from Padang Besar to Alor Startram Padang Besar Line
2h 15mRM 14–138
Hatyai to Alor Setar by foot, train, and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Hatyai to Alor Setar is to train and tram which costs RM 13 - RM 140 and takes 2h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Hatyai to Alor Setar is to drive which takes 1h 31m and costs RM 45 - RM 70.
No, there is no direct train from Hatyai to Alor Setar. However, there are services departing from Hat Yai and arriving at Alor Star via Padang Besar. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 12m.
The distance between Hatyai and Alor Setar is 114 km. The road distance is 106.6 km.
The best way to get from Hatyai to Alor Setar without a car is to train and tram which takes 2h 12m and costs RM 13 - RM 140.
It takes approximately 2h 12m to get from Hatyai to Alor Setar, including transfers.
Hatyai to Alor Setar train services, operated by State Railway of Thailand, depart from Hat Yai station.
Hatyai to Alor Setar train services, operated by State Railway of Thailand, arrive at Padang Besar station.
Yes, the driving distance between Hatyai to Alor Setar is 107 km. It takes approximately 1h 31m to drive from Hatyai to Alor Setar.
There are 469+ hotels available in Alor Setar.
What companies run services between Hatyai, Thailand and Alor Setar, Malaysia?
There is no direct connection from Hatyai to Alor Setar. However, you can walk to Hat Yai, take the train to Padang Besar, walk to Padang Besar, then take the vehicle to Alor Star. Alternatively, you can drive from Hatyai to Alor Setar in around 1h 31m.
- Phone
- 1690
- sarabanklang@railway.co.th
- Website
- dticket.railway.co.th
Train from Hat Yai to Padang Besar
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- RM 5–120
- Book at
- https://12go.asia/en/operator/thai-railways
- Website
- https://dticket.railway.co.th/DTicketPublicWeb/home/Home
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- RM 5–20
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- RM 65–95
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- RM 30–45
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- RM 90–120
- Phone
- +603 - 9779 1200
- callcenter@ktmb.com.my
- Website
- ktmb.com.my
Tram from Padang Besar to Alor Star
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 8–23
- Website
- https://www.ktmb.com.my
- Express Economy
- RM 15–22
- Shuttle
- RM 8–22
- Express First
- RM 18–23
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