There are 4 ways to get from Ipoh to Yala by tram, train, bus, or car
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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 Hat Yaitrain 46
- Take the train from Hat Yai to Yalatrain 983
8h 23m฿364–2,450Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Terminal Meru Raya to Hat Yai Stationbus Terminal Meru Raya
- Take the train from Hat Yai to Yalatrain 983
9h 38m฿310–1,560Drive 308.6 km
- Drive from Ipoh to Yalacar 308.6 km
4h 37m฿1,105–1,595Bus, Minivan
- Take the bus from Terminal Meru Raya to Pasir Masbus AmanJaya Ipoh
- Take the bus from Sungai Kolok to Yalabus
10h 48m฿483–632
Ipoh to Yala by tram, train, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ipoh to Yala is to bus and Minivan which costs ฿480 - ฿650 and takes 10h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Ipoh to Yala is to drive which takes 4h 37m and costs ฿1100 - ฿1600.
No, there is no direct bus from Ipoh to Yala. However, there are services departing from Terminal Meru Raya and arriving at Yala via Pasir Mas and Sungai Kolok. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 48m.
No, there is no direct train from Ipoh to Yala. However, there are services departing from Ipoh and arriving at Yala via Bukit Mertajam, Padang Besar and Hat Yai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 23m.
The distance between Ipoh and Yala is 452 km. The road distance is 308.6 km.
The best way to get from Ipoh to Yala without a car is to tram and train which takes 8h 23m and costs ฿360 - ฿2500.
It takes approximately 8h 23m to get from Ipoh to Yala, including transfers.
Ipoh to Yala bus services, operated by Ekspres Perdana, depart from Terminal Meru Raya station.
Ipoh to Yala train services, operated by KTM Intercity, depart from Ipoh station.
Ipoh to Yala bus services, operated by Ekspres Perdana, arrive at Pasir Mas station.
What companies run services between Ipoh, Malaysia and Yala, Thailand?
You can take a bus from Terminal Meru Raya to Yala via Pasir Mas and Sungai Kolok in around 10h 48m.
- 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 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
- +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
- Phone
- +609-765 6000
- hq@ekspresperdana.my
- Website
- ekspresperdana.com.my
Bus from Terminal Meru Raya to Pasir Mas
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 11m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿270–380
- 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
Yala is 1h behind Ipoh. It is currently 6:45 PM in Ipoh and 5:45 PM in Yala.
Ipoh to Yala train services, operated by KTM Intercity, arrive at Bukit Mertajam 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 eight+ hotels available in Yala.