There are 7 ways to get from Ipoh to Suratthani by tram, train, bus, car, or plane
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Tram, train
best- Take the tram from Ipoh to Bukit Mertajamtram
- Take the train from Bukit Mertajam to Padang Besartrain
- Take the train from Padang Besar to Surat Thani Train Stationtrain 46
11h 50m฿368–1,700Bus, Minivan
- Take the bus from Terminal Meru Raya to Terminal Sungai Nibongbus
- Take the bus from Terminal Bas Sungai Nibong to Hat Yaibus
- Take the bus from Hat Yai Bus Terminal to Surathani Talad Kaset Stationbus
12h 43m฿818–913Drive 649.4 km
- Drive from Ipoh to Suratthanicar 649.4 km
8h 25m฿2,297–3,318Fly Ipoh to Krabi Airport, Minivan
- Fly from Ipoh (IPH) to Krabi Airport (KBV)plane IPH - KBV
- Take the bus from Krabi to Surat Thani Kaset Marketbus
9h 17m฿3,962–8,499Bus
- Take the bus from Terminal Meru Raya to Hat Yai Stationbus Terminal Meru Raya
- Take the bus from Songkhla to Suratthanibus
15h 36m฿470–809Fly Ipoh to Phuket International Airport, bus
- Fly from Ipoh (IPH) to Phuket International Airport (HKT)plane IPH - HKT
- Take the bus from Phuket Bus Terminal 1 to Surathani Talad Kaset Stationbus
12h 2m฿2,885–8,488Bus to Penang International Airport, fly to Phuket International Airport, bus
- Take the bus from Terminal Meru Raya to Terminal Sungai Nibongbus
- Fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Phuket International Airport (HKT)plane PEN - HKT
- Take the bus from Phuket Bus Terminal 1 to Surathani Talad Kaset Stationbus
12h 52m฿2,221–5,606
Ipoh to Suratthani by tram, train, foot, and bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ipoh to Suratthani is to bus which costs ฿470 - ฿850 and takes 15h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Ipoh to Suratthani is to drive which takes 8h 25m and costs ฿2300 - ฿3400.
No, there is no direct bus from Ipoh to Suratthani station. However, there are services departing from Terminal Meru Raya and arriving at Surathani Talad Kaset Station via Terminal Bas Sungai Nibong and Hat Yai Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 43m.
The distance between Ipoh and Suratthani is 651 km. The road distance is 649.4 km.
The best way to get from Ipoh to Suratthani without a car is to tram and train which takes 11h 50m and costs ฿360 - ฿1700.
It takes approximately 11h 50m to get from Ipoh to Suratthani, including transfers.
Ipoh to Suratthani bus services, operated by Unititi express, depart from Terminal Meru Raya station.
Ipoh to Suratthani bus services, operated by Unititi express, arrive at Terminal Sungai Nibong station.
Suratthani is 2h 30m behind Ipoh. It is currently 3:36 AM in Ipoh and 1:06 AM in Suratthani.
Yes, the driving distance between Ipoh to Suratthani is 649 km. It takes approximately 8h 25m to drive from Ipoh to Suratthani.
What companies run services between Ipoh, Malaysia and Suratthani, Thailand?
You can take a bus from Terminal Meru Raya to Suratthani via Terminal Bas Sungai Nibong, Hat Yai, Hat Yai Bus Terminal, and Surathani Talad Kaset Station in around 12h 43m.
- Website
- singaporeair.com
Flights from Ipoh to Krabi Airport via Singapore Changi
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿2,500–13,000
Flights from Ipoh to Phuket International Airport via Singapore Changi
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 56m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿2,200–16,000
- Website
- flyscoot.com
Flights from Ipoh to Krabi Airport via Singapore Changi
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿2,500–13,000
Flights from Ipoh to Phuket International Airport via Singapore Changi
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿2,200–8,500
- Website
- airasia.com
Flights from Penang International Airport to Phuket International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Wednesday and Friday
- Estimated price
- ฿1,200–5,500
- Website
- fireflyz.com.my
Flights from Penang International Airport to Phuket International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ฿2,100–3,600
- Website
- qatarairways.com
Flights from Penang International Airport to Phuket International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿1,800–11,000
- Phone
- +603 - 9779 1200
- callcenter@ktmb.com.my
- Website
- ktmb.com.my
Tram from Ipoh to Bukit Mertajam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ฿120–340
- Website
- https://www.ktmb.com.my
- Express Economy
- ฿140–200
- Shuttle
- ฿120–340
- Express First
- ฿210–280
- Phone
- +603 - 9779 1200
- callcenter@ktmb.com.my
- Website
- ktmb.com.my
Train from Bukit Mertajam to Padang Besar
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ฿130–160
- Website
- https://www.ktmb.com.my/Komuter.html
- Phone
- 1690
- sarabanklang@railway.co.th
- Website
- dticket.railway.co.th
Train from Padang Besar to Surat Thani Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 41m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿110–1,200
- Book at
- https://12go.asia/en/operator/thai-railways
- Website
- https://dticket.railway.co.th/DTicketPublicWeb/home/Home
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- ฿110–220
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿600–850
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- ฿320–450
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿900–1,200
- Phone
- 011 1866 8811
- unititiexpress@gmail.com
- Website
- unititi.com.my
Bus from Terminal Meru Raya to Terminal Sungai Nibong
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ฿180–240
- Website
- https://www.unititi.com.my/
- Phone
- +60 5-253 8898
- srimajutours@srimaju.com
- Website
- srimaju.com
Bus from Terminal Meru Raya to Terminal Sungai Nibong
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ฿140–210
- Website
- https://www.srimaju.com/
- 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
- ฿439
- Schedules at
- behtravelandtour.com
- Book at
- easybook.com
Bus from Hat Yai Bus Terminal to Surathani Talad Kaset Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ฿235
- Phone
- +66 (0)77 272230
- info@phantiptravel.com
- Website
- phantiptravel.com
Bus from Krabi to Surat Thani Kaset Market
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ฿280–310
- Book at
- https://12go.asia/en/operator/phantip-1970
- Website
- https://www.phantiptravel.com/
Bus from Phuket Bus Terminal 1 to Surathani Talad Kaset Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ฿300–340
- Book at
- https://12go.asia/en/operator/phantip-1970
- Website
- https://www.phantiptravel.com/
- Phone
- +60165217775
- kesatuanexpress@gmail.com
- Website
- easybook.com
Bus from Terminal Meru Raya to Hat Yai Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ฿250–600
- Schedules at
- easybook.com
- Book at
- easybook.com
Bus from Songkhla to Suratthani
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ฿125
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