There are 9 ways to get from Kuala Lumpur to Thap Sakae by bus, train, car or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner.
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Bus, train
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Take the bus from Kuala Lumpur Hentian Duta to Gurun
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Take the train from Gurun to Padang Besar
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Take the train from Padang Besar to Hat Yai
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Take the train from Hat Yai to Prachuap Khiri Khan
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Take the train from Prachuap Khiri Khan to Thap Sakae
Bus, train via Sungai Petani
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Take the bus from Hentian Duta to Sungai Petani
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Take the train from Sungai Petani to Padang Besar
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Take the train from Padang Besar to Hat Yai
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Take the train from Hat Yai to Prachuap Khiri Khan
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Take the train from Prachuap Khiri Khan to Thap Sakae
Bus, minivan via Hat Yai
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Take the bus from Hentian Duta to Hat Yai Station
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Take the bus from Hat Yai Bus Terminal to Bangkok Southern Bus Terminal
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Take the minivan from Southern Bus Terminal Bangkok to Thap Sakae
Bus, minivan
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Take the bus from Terminal Bersepadu Selatan to Rantau Panjang
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Take the bus from Sungai Kolok to Bangkok Southern Bus Terminal
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Take the minivan from Southern Bus Terminal Bangkok to Thap Sakae
Train
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Take the train from Kuala Lumpur to Bangkok Hualamphong
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Take the train from Hua Lamphong to Thap Sakae
Drive
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Drive from Kuala Lumpur to Thap Sakae
Train, fly to Suvarnabhumi
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Take the train from KL Sentral to Klia T1
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Fly from Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Suvarnabhumi (BKK)
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Take the train from Bang Sue Junction to Thap Sakae
Train, fly to Don Muang
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Take the train from KL Sentral to Klia T1
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Fly from Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Don Muang (DMK)
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Take the train from Bang Sue Junction to Thap Sakae
Train, fly to Phuket, bus
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Take the train from KL Sentral to Klia T1
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Fly from Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Phuket (HKT)
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Take the bus from Phuket Bus Terminal to Thap Sakae
Travel safe during COVID-19
International entry into Thailand from Malaysia
- Entry is partially open for citizens and permanent residents of Malaysia
Restricted for: There are no current restrictions
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Conditions of entry into Thailand from Malaysia
- Travellers with a certificate of vaccination are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test
- Negative COVID-19 test issued at most 3 days before arrival for unvaccinated travellers
- Travel insurance and medical declaration are required for foreign nationals
- Foreign nationals must complete Thailand Pass registration prior to arrival
Rules to follow in Thailand
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- Face masks are mandatory
- There is a social distancing requirement of 1 metre
- Observe COVID-19 safety rules
- Domestic border crossings may be subject to approval, testing and quarantine
The national COVID-19 helpline number in Thap Sakae is 1422.
Wearing a face mask on public transport in Thap Sakae is mandatory.
The social distance requirement in Thap Sakae is 1 metre.
Make yourself known to an official member of staff and/or call the national coronavirus helpline number on 1422.
No, returning to Malaysia from Thailand is currently allowed.
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Last updated: 4 Aug 2022
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kuala Lumpur to Thap Sakae is to bus and minivan which costs RM 190 - RM 260 and takes 36h 34m.
The quickest way to get from Kuala Lumpur to Thap Sakae is to train and fly which costs RM 300 - RM 1500 and takes 13h 5m.
No, there is no direct bus from Kuala Lumpur to Thap Sakae. However, there are services departing from Hentian Duta and arriving at Thap Sakae via Thanon Nipatuthit 2, Hat Yai Bus Terminal and Southern Bus Terminal Bangkok. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 21m.
No, there is no direct train from Kuala Lumpur to Thap Sakae. However, there are services departing from Kuala Lumpur and arriving at Thap Sakae via Hua Lamphong. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 46h 57m.
The distance between Kuala Lumpur and Thap Sakae is 957 km. The road distance is 1145.7 km.
The best way to get from Kuala Lumpur to Thap Sakae without a car is to bus and train which takes 22h 7m and costs RM 95 - RM 500.
It takes approximately 22h 7m to get from Kuala Lumpur to Thap Sakae, including transfers.
Kuala Lumpur to Thap Sakae bus services, operated by Alisan Golden Coach Express, depart from Hentian Duta station.
Kuala Lumpur to Thap Sakae train services, operated by Eastern and Oriental Express, depart from Kuala Lumpur station.
The best way to get from Kuala Lumpur to Thap Sakae is to bus and minivan via Hat Yai which takes 30h 21m and costs RM 220 - RM 260. Alternatively, you can train, which costs RM 15600 - RM 15800 and takes 46h 57m.
- Distance: 957.5 km
- Duration: 22h 7m
What companies run services between Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia and Thap Sakae, Thailand?
You can take a bus from Kuala Lumpur to Thap Sakae via Hat Yai Station, Thanon Nipatuthit 2, Hat Yai Bus Terminal, Bangkok Southern Bus Terminal, and Southern Bus Terminal Bangkok in around 30h 21m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Kuala Lumpur to Thap Sakae via Bangkok Hualamphong and Hua Lamphong in around 46h 57m.
- Website
- thaiairways.com
Flights from Kuala Lumpur to Suvarnabhumi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿3300 - ฿14000
Flights from Kuala Lumpur to Suvarnabhumi via Phuket
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 2m
- When
- Monday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ฿2900 - ฿14000
Flights from Kuala Lumpur to Phuket
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Monday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ฿2700 - ฿14000
- Website
- malaysiaairlines.com
Flights from Kuala Lumpur to Suvarnabhumi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿3300 - ฿14000
Flights from Kuala Lumpur to Phuket
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Monday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ฿2700 - ฿14000
- Website
- airasia.com
Flights from Kuala Lumpur to Don Muang
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿1800 - ฿12000
Flights from Kuala Lumpur to Phuket
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿1400 - ฿7500
- Website
- airasia.com
Flights from Kuala Lumpur to Suvarnabhumi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿1900 - ฿6500
Flights from Kuala Lumpur to Don Muang
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ฿2200 - ฿4100
Flights from Kuala Lumpur to Don Muang via Hat Yai
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday and Friday
- Estimated price
- ฿2200 - ฿4100
- Website
- maiair.com
Flights from Kuala Lumpur to Suvarnabhumi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿2900 - ฿14000
Flights from Kuala Lumpur to Suvarnabhumi via Yangon
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- When
- Monday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ฿8000 - ฿21000
- Website
- malindoair.com
Flights from Kuala Lumpur to Don Muang
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿2300 - ฿15000
Flights from Kuala Lumpur to Phuket
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿2300 - ฿7500
- Website
- singaporeair.com
Flights from Kuala Lumpur to Suvarnabhumi via Singapore Changi
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿6000 - ฿21000
- Phone
- +603 - 2267 1200
- Website
- ktmb.com.my
Train from Gurun to Padang Besar
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 4m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ฿85 - ฿110
- Website
- http://www.ktmb.com.my
Train from Sungai Petani to Padang Besar
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ฿100 - ฿130
- Website
- http://www.ktmb.com.my
- Phone
- 1690
- webmaster.srt@railway.co.th
- Website
- railway.co.th
Train from Padang Besar to Hat Yai
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ฿45 - ฿950
- Website
- http://www.railway.co.th/main/timetable/time-train.html
- Book at
- https://12go.asia/en/operator/thai-railways
- Schedules at
- https://www.railway.co.th/Home/Index
- 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 Prachuap Khiri Khan
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿180 - ฿1500
- Website
- http://www.railway.co.th/main/timetable/time-train.html
- Book at
- https://12go.asia/en/operator/thai-railways
- Schedules at
- https://www.railway.co.th/Home/Index
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- ฿180 - ฿270
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿700 - ฿950
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- ฿410 - ฿600
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿1100 - ฿1500
Train from Prachuap Khiri Khan to Thap Sakae
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿45 - ฿950
- Website
- http://www.railway.co.th/main/timetable/time-train.html
- Book at
- https://12go.asia/en/operator/thai-railways
- Schedules at
- https://www.railway.co.th/Home/Index
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- ฿45 - ฿160
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿550 - ฿750
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- ฿240 - ฿330
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿700 - ฿950
Train from Hua Lamphong to Thap Sakae
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿120 - ฿1300
- Website
- http://www.railway.co.th/main/timetable/time-train.html
- Book at
- https://12go.asia/en/operator/thai-railways
- Schedules at
- https://www.railway.co.th/Home/Index
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- ฿120 - ฿220
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿600 - ฿850
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- ฿330 - ฿460
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿950 - ฿1300
Train from Bang Sue Junction to Thap Sakae
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿120 - ฿1300
- Website
- http://www.railway.co.th/main/timetable/time-train.html
- Book at
- https://12go.asia/en/operator/thai-railways
- Schedules at
- https://www.railway.co.th/Home/Index
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- ฿120 - ฿220
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿600 - ฿850
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- ฿330 - ฿450
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿950 - ฿1300
- Phone
- 001800 8392 3500
- reservations.singapore@belmond.com
- Website
- belmond.com
Train from Kuala Lumpur to Bangkok Hualamphong
- Ave. Duration
- 39h 22m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- ฿123939
- Schedules at
- belmond.com
- Book at
- easybook.com
- Phone
- +603 2267 8000
- Website
- kliaekspres.com
Train from KL Sentral to Klia T1
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ฿300 - ฿440
- Website
- http://www.kliaekspres.com/
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- Phone
- +6012 4703155
- Website
- new.intercity.my
Bus from Kuala Lumpur Hentian Duta to Gurun
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 48m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ฿428
- Schedules at
- new.intercity.my
- Book at
- easybook.com
- Phone
- 03-6205 1399
- Website
- cosmicexpress.com.my
Bus from Hentian Duta to Sungai Petani
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ฿420 - ฿550
- Schedules at
- cosmicexpress.com.my
- Book at
- easybook.com
- Phone
- 603-62637668
- Website
- alisangoldencoach.com.my
Bus from Hentian Duta to Hat Yai Station
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ฿654
- Book at
- 12go.asia
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- Phone
- 0-2894-6330-2
- Website
- busonlineticket.co.th
Bus from Hat Yai Bus Terminal to Bangkok Southern Bus Terminal
- Website
- busonlineticket.co.th
Bus from Southern Bus Terminal Bangkok to Thap Sakae
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ฿291
- Schedules at
- 12go.asia
- Phone
- +6 09 742 2277
- QueenExpress77@gmail.com
- Website
- queenexpress.com.my
Bus from Terminal Bersepadu Selatan to Rantau Panjang
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ฿373
- Schedules at
- queenexpress.com.my
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Phone
- (09) 774 2655
- hq@e-mutiara.com
- Website
- e-mutiara.com.my
Bus from Terminal Bersepadu Selatan to Rantau Panjang
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 43m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ฿375
- Schedules at
- e-mutiara.com.my
- Book at
- easybook.com
- Phone
- 089 226 2769
- borkorsor@transport.co.th
- Website
- home.transport.co.th
Bus from Sungai Kolok to Bangkok Southern Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 19h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿850 - ฿1300
- Book at
- 12go.asia
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More Questions & Answers
The quickest flight from Kuala Lumpur Airport to Suvarnabhumi Airport is the direct flight which takes 2h 10m.
Kuala Lumpur to Thap Sakae bus services, operated by Bang Saphan Tour, arrive at Thap Sakae station.
Thap Sakae is 1h behind Kuala Lumpur. It is currently 7:13 PM in Kuala Lumpur and 6:13 PM in Thap Sakae.
Kuala Lumpur to Thap Sakae train services, operated by State Railway of Thailand, arrive at Thap Sakae station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kuala Lumpur to Thap Sakae is 1146 km. It takes approximately 14h 37m to drive from Kuala Lumpur to Thap Sakae.
Thai Smile, Thai AirAsia, Singapore Airlines and three other airlines offer flights from Kuala Lumpur Airport to Suvarnabhumi Airport.
There are 17+ hotels available in Thap Sakae. Prices start at ฿3750 per night.