There are 4 ways to get from Kulim to Pattani by train, bus, or car
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Train, Minivan, Mini Bus
best- Take the train from Bukit Mertajam to Padang Besartrain
- Take the bus from Padang Besar to Hat Yai Bus Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Hat Yai Bus Station to Pattani Bus Stationbus 491
7h 7m฿886–1,102Bus, Minivan
cheapest- Take the bus from Kulim to Pasir Masbus
- Take the bus from Sungai Kolok to Yalabus
- Take the bus from Yala to Pattani Bus Stationbus
12h 9m฿577–965Train
- Take the train from Bukit Mertajam to Padang Besartrain
- Take the train from Padang Besar to Hat Yaitrain
- Take the train from Hat Yai to Pattanitrain
7h 48m฿1,038–3,052Drive 247.3 km
- Drive from Kulim to Pattanicar 247.3 km
3h 47m฿949–1,371
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kulim to Pattani is to bus and Minivan which costs ฿550 - ฿1000 and takes 12h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Kulim to Pattani is to drive which takes 3h 47m and costs ฿950 - ฿1400.
No, there is no direct bus from Kulim to Pattani station. However, there are services departing from Kulim and arriving at Pattani Bus Station via Pasir Mas, Sungai Kolok and Yala. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 9m.
No, there is no direct train from Kulim to Pattani. However, there are services departing from Bukit Mertajam and arriving at Pattani via Padang Besar and Hat Yai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 48m.
The distance between Kulim and Pattani is 333 km. The road distance is 247.3 km.
The best way to get from Kulim to Pattani without a car is to train and Minivan and Mini Bus which takes 7h 7m and costs ฿850 - ฿1100.
It takes approximately 7h 7m to get from Kulim to Pattani, including transfers.
Kulim to Pattani bus services, operated by Ekspres Perdana, depart from Kulim station.
Kulim to Pattani train services, operated by KTM Komuter, depart from Bukit Mertajam station.
The best way to get from Kulim to Pattani is to train which takes 7h 48m and costs ฿1000 - ฿3100. Alternatively, you can bus and Minivan, which costs ฿550 - ฿1000 and takes 12h 9m.
What companies run services between Kulim, Malaysia and Pattani, Thailand?
You can take a vehicle from Kulim to Pattani via Bukit Mertajam, Padang Besar, Hat Yai, and Pattani in around 7h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kulim to Pattani via Pasir Mas, Sungai Kolok, Yala, and Pattani Bus Station in around 12h 9m.
- 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
- ฿320–450
- Website
- https://www.ktmb.com.my/Komuter.html
Train from Bukit Mertajam to Padang Besar
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ฿320–450
- 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
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ฿15–900
- Book at
- https://12go.asia/en/operator/thai-railways
- Website
- https://dticket.railway.co.th/DTicketPublicWeb/home/Home
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿600–900
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- ฿95–120
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿15–20
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- ฿250–280
Train from Hat Yai to Pattani
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ฿27–900
- Book at
- https://12go.asia/en/operator/thai-railways
- Website
- https://dticket.railway.co.th/DTicketPublicWeb/home/Home
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿600–900
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- ฿100–130
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿27–35
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- ฿270–300
Bus from Padang Besar to Hat Yai Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ฿50
Bus from Hat Yai Bus Station to Pattani Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ฿120
Bus from Yala to Pattani Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ฿21–29
- Phone
- +609-765 6000
- hq@ekspresperdana.my
- Website
- ekspresperdana.com.my
Bus from Kulim to Pasir Mas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 57m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿310–650
- 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
Kulim to Pattani bus services, operated by Ekspres Perdana, arrive at Pasir Mas station.
Pattani is 1h behind Kulim. It is currently 10:32 AM in Kulim and 9:32 AM in Pattani.
Kulim to Pattani train services, operated by KTM Komuter, arrive at Padang Besar station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kulim to Pattani is 247 km. It takes approximately 3h 47m to drive from Kulim to Pattani.
There are 23+ hotels available in Pattani.








