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฿310–1,559Drive 308.6 km
- Drive from Ipoh to Yalacar 308.6 km
4h 37m฿1,098–1,586Bus, Mini Bus
- 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 Station to Pattani Bus Stationbus 491
- Take the bus from Pattani Bus Station to Yalabus
11h 11m฿725–828
Ipoh to Yala by tram, train, and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ipoh to Yala is to bus and Mini Bus which costs ฿700 - ฿850 and takes 11h 11m.
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 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 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 Unititi express, 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 Unititi express, arrive at Terminal Sungai Nibong station.
What companies run services between Ipoh, Malaysia and Yala, Thailand?
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
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
- 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
- ฿440
- 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
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More Questions & Answers
Yala is 1h behind Ipoh. It is currently 6:28 PM in Ipoh and 5:28 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.

















