There are 6 ways to get from Kulim to Pattani by train, bus, tram, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, Minivan, Mini Bus
best- Take the train from Tasek Gelugor 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
6h 58m฿665–1,134Tram, Minivan, Mini Bus
cheapest- Take the tram from Bukit Mertajam to Padang Besartram
- 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 8m฿585–869Tram, train
- Take the tram from Bukit Mertajam to Padang Besartram
- Take the train from Padang Besar to Hat Yaitrain
- Take the train from Hat Yai to Pattanitrain
7h 47m฿733–2,059Drive 247.3 km
- Drive from Kulim to Pattanicar 247.3 km
3h 47m฿940–1,358Mini Van, Mini Bus
- Take the bus from Komtar Bus Terminal to Hat Yaibus
- Take the bus from Hat Yai Bus Station to Pattani Bus Stationbus 491
8h 54m฿1,250–1,386Bus, Mini Bus
- Take the bus from Prangin Mall to Hat Yaibus
- Take the bus from Hat Yai Bus Station to Pattani Bus Stationbus 491
9h 10m฿1,003–1,089
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kulim to Pattani is to tram and Minivan and Mini Bus which costs ฿550 - ฿900 and takes 7h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Kulim to Pattani is to drive which takes 3h 47m and costs ฿900 - ฿1400.
No, there is no direct bus from Kulim to Pattani station. However, there are services departing from (M1) The Summit and arriving at Pattani Bus Station via Komtar Bus Terminal and Hat Yai Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 54m.
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 47m.
The distance between Kulim and Pattani is 320 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 6h 58m and costs ฿650 - ฿1200.
It takes approximately 6h 58m to get from Kulim to Pattani, including transfers.
Kulim to Pattani bus services, operated by New Asian Travel, depart from Komtar Bus Terminal station.
Kulim to Pattani train services, operated by KTM Intercity, depart from Bukit Mertajam station.
Kulim to Pattani bus services, operated by New Asian Travel, arrive at Hat Yai station.
What companies run services between Kulim, Malaysia and Pattani, Thailand?
You can take a vehicle from Kulim to Pattani via (M1) The Summit, Terminal Komtar, Komtar Bus Terminal, Hat Yai, Hat Yai Bus Station, and Pattani Bus Station in around 8h 54m.
- Phone
- +603 - 9779 1200
- callcenter@ktmb.com.my
- Website
- KTM Intercity
Train from Tasek Gelugor to Padang Besar
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ฿290–400
- Website
- KTM Intercity
Bus from Padang Besar to Hat Yai Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ฿50
Bus from Padang Besar to Hat Yai Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ฿50
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Booking & Getting There
Pattani is 1h behind Kulim. It is currently 10:52 AM in Kulim and 9:52 AM in Pattani.
Kulim to Pattani train services, operated by KTM Intercity, 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 25+ hotels available in Pattani.




