There are 5 ways to get from Ipoh to Yala by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Ipoh to Padang BesarEts
- Take the train from Padang Besar to Hat Yai
- Take the train from Hat Yai to Yala
8h 47m฿285–2,676Bus, train
- Take the bus from Terminal Meru Raya to Hat Yai StationAmanJaya Ipoh
- Take the train from Hat Yai to Yala169 Hua Lamphong - Yala - Class II Fan / ...
8h 53m฿412–1,470Drive 308.6 km
- Drive from Ipoh to Yala308.6 km
4h 37m฿1,133–1,637Bus, Minivan, train
- Take the bus from Terminal Meru Raya to Bukit Kayu Hitam
- Take the bus from Danok to Hat Yai
- Take the train from Hat Yai to Yala
11h 6m฿344–1,766Bus, Mini Bus
- Take the bus from Terminal Meru Raya to Terminal Sungai Nibong
- Take the bus from Terminal Bas Sungai Nibong to Hat Yai
- Take the bus from Hat Yai Bus Station to Pattani Bus Station491
11h 11m฿729–814
Ipoh to Yala by bus, foot, and train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ipoh to Yala is to bus and Minivan and train which costs ฿340 - ฿1800 and takes 11h 6m.
The fastest way to get from Ipoh to Yala is to drive which takes 4h 37m and costs ฿1100 - ฿1700.
No, there is no direct bus from Ipoh to Yala. However, there are services departing from Terminal Meru Raya and arriving at Yala via Terminal Bas Sungai Nibong, Hat Yai Bus Station and Pattani Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 11m.
No, there is no direct train from Ipoh to Yala. However, there are services departing from Ipoh and arriving at Yala via Padang Besar and Hat Yai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 47m.
The distance between Ipoh and Yala is 453 km. The road distance is 308.6 km.
The best way to get from Ipoh to Yala without a car is to train which takes 8h 47m and costs ฿280 - ฿2700.
It takes approximately 8h 47m to get from Ipoh to Yala, including transfers.
Ipoh to Yala bus services, operated by Unititi express, depart from Terminal Meru Raya station.
Ipoh to Yala train services, operated by KTM Intercity, depart from Ipoh station.
The best way to get from Ipoh to Yala is to train which takes 8h 47m and costs ฿280 - ฿2700. Alternatively, you can bus and Mini Bus, which costs ฿700 - ฿850 and takes 11h 11m.
What companies run services between Ipoh, Malaysia and Yala, Thailand?
You can take a train from Ipoh to Yala via Padang Besar and Hat Yai in around 8h 47m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Terminal Meru Raya to Yala via Terminal Bas Sungai Nibong, Hat Yai, Hat Yai Bus Station, and Pattani Bus Station in around 11h 11m.
- Phone
- +603 - 9779 1200
- callcenter@ktmb.com.my
- Website
- ktmb.com.my
Train from Ipoh to Padang Besar
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 57m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ฿180–750
- Website
- https://www.ktmb.com.my
- Express Economy
- ฿180–250
- Shuttle
- ฿270–750
- Express First
- ฿370–480
- Phone
- 1690
- sarabanklang@railway.co.th
- Website
- dticket.railway.co.th
Train from Padang Besar to Hat Yai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- 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
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- 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
- +604 332 5815
- kpbekspress@outlook.com
- Website
- kpbekspres.com
Bus from Terminal Meru Raya to Hat Yai Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿350–470
- Website
- http://www.kpbekspres.com/
- Phone
- +60165217775
- kesatuanexpress@gmail.com
- Website
- easybook.com
Bus from Terminal Meru Raya to Bukit Kayu Hitam
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ฿200–650
- Schedules at
- easybook.com
Bus from Danok to Hat Yai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ฿75–140
- 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
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ฿157
- 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
- ฿431
- 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
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More Questions & Answers
Ipoh to Yala bus services, operated by Unititi express, arrive at Terminal Sungai Nibong station.
Yala is 1h behind Ipoh. It is currently 7:37 PM in Ipoh and 6:37 PM in Yala.
Ipoh to Yala train services, operated by KTM Intercity, arrive at Padang Besar station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ipoh to Yala is 309 km. It takes approximately 4h 37m to drive from Ipoh to Yala.
There are seven+ hotels available in Yala.

















