There are 4 ways to get from Kedah to Yala by train, bus, car, or tram
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Sungai Petani to Padang Besartrain
- Take the train from Padang Besar to Hat Yaitrain 46
- Take the train from Hat Yai to Yalatrain 983
5h 36m฿211–2,075Bus, Minivan
- Take the bus from Sungai Petani to Pasir Masbus Sungai Petani
- Take the bus from Sungai Kolok to Yalabus
10h 41m฿469–611Drive 204.3 km
- Drive from Sungai Petani to Yalacar 204.3 km
3h 7m฿717–1,036Tram, train
- Take the tram from Sungai Petani to Padang Besartram
- Take the train from Padang Besar to Hat Yaitrain
- Take the train from Hat Yai to Yalatrain 983
6h 34m฿221–2,256
Kedah to Yala by train and foot
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kedah to Yala is to bus and Minivan which costs ฿460 - ฿650 and takes 10h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Kedah to Yala is to drive which takes 3h 7m and costs ฿700 - ฿1100.
No, there is no direct bus from Kedah to Yala. However, there are services departing from Sungai Petani and arriving at Yala via Pasir Mas and Sungai Kolok. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 41m.
No, there is no direct train from Kedah to Yala. However, there are services departing from Sungai Petani and arriving at Yala via Padang Besar and Hat Yai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 36m.
The distance between Kedah and Yala is 280 km. The road distance is 204.3 km.
The best way to get from Kedah to Yala without a car is to train which takes 5h 36m and costs ฿210 - ฿2100.
It takes approximately 5h 36m to get from Kedah to Yala, including transfers.
Kedah to Yala bus services, operated by Ekspres Perdana, depart from Sungai Petani station.
Kedah to Yala train services, operated by KTM Komuter, depart from Sungai Petani station.
The best way to get from Kedah to Yala is to train which takes 5h 36m and costs ฿210 - ฿2100. Alternatively, you can bus and Minivan, which costs ฿460 - ฿650 and takes 10h 41m.
What companies run services between Kedah, Malaysia and Yala, Thailand?
You can take a train from Sungai Petani to Yala via Padang Besar, Padang Besar, and Hat Yai in around 5h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Sungai Petani to Yala via Pasir Mas and Sungai Kolok in around 10h 41m.
- Phone
- +603 - 9779 1200
- callcenter@ktmb.com.my
- Website
- ktmb.com.my
Train from Sungai Petani to Padang Besar
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ฿100–130
- 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
- +603 - 9779 1200
- callcenter@ktmb.com.my
- Website
- ktmb.com.my
Tram from Sungai Petani to Padang Besar
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ฿110–310
- Website
- https://www.ktmb.com.my
- Express Economy
- ฿130–190
- Shuttle
- ฿110–310
- Express First
- ฿200–260
- Phone
- +609-765 6000
- hq@ekspresperdana.my
- Website
- ekspresperdana.com.my
Bus from Sungai Petani to Pasir Mas
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿250–360
- Website
- https://www.ekspresperdana.com.my/
Bus from Sungai Kolok to Yala
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ฿110
Want to know more about travelling around the world?
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including Travelling to the UK: What do I need to know?, Need to know: Eurostar, and How to get from London City Airport into central London - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
More Questions & Answers
Kedah to Yala bus services, operated by Ekspres Perdana, arrive at Pasir Mas station.
Yala is 1h behind Kedah. It is currently 10:40 PM in Kedah and 9:40 PM in Yala.
Kedah to Yala train services, operated by KTM Komuter, arrive at Padang Besar station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kedah to Yala is 204 km. It takes approximately 3h 7m to drive from Kedah to Yala.
There are eight+ hotels available in Yala.