There are 4 ways to get from Perak to Yala by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Ipoh to Padang Besartrain Ets
- Take the train from Padang Besar to Hat Yaitrain 46
- Take the train from Hat Yai to Yalatrain 983
7h 18m฿296–2,719Bus, Minivan
- Take the bus from Terminal Meru Raya to Pasir Masbus AmanJaya Ipoh
- Take the bus from Sungai Kolok to Yalabus
12h 8m฿443–895Drive 308.6 km
- Drive from Ipoh to Yalacar 308.6 km
4h 37m฿1,145–1,654Bus, Minivan via Kuala Kangsar
- Take the bus from Medan Kidd to Kuala Kangsarbus
- Take the bus from Kuala Kangsar to Kota Bharubus
- Take the bus from Stesen Bas Kota Bharu to Stesen Bas Rantau Panjangbus D32
- Take the bus from Sungai Kolok to Yalabus
14h 35m฿685–1,001
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Perak to Yala is to bus and Minivan which costs ฿440 - ฿900 and takes 12h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Perak to Yala is to drive which takes 4h 37m and costs ฿1100 - ฿1700.
No, there is no direct bus from Perak to Yala. However, there are services departing from Medan Kidd and arriving at Yala via Terminal Meru Raya, Pasir Mas and Sungai Kolok. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 8m.
No, there is no direct train from Perak to Yala. However, there are services departing from Ipoh and arriving at Yala via Padang Besar and Hat Yai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 18m.
The distance between Perak and Yala is 454 km. The road distance is 308.6 km.
The best way to get from Perak to Yala without a car is to train which takes 7h 18m and costs ฿290 - ฿2800.
It takes approximately 7h 18m to get from Perak to Yala, including transfers.
Perak to Yala bus services, operated by Ekspres Perdana, depart from Terminal Meru Raya station.
Perak to Yala train services, operated by KTM Intercity, depart from Ipoh station.
The best way to get from Perak to Yala is to train which takes 7h 18m and costs ฿290 - ฿2800. Alternatively, you can bus and Minivan, which costs ฿440 - ฿900 and takes 12h 8m.
What companies run services between Perak, Malaysia and Yala, Thailand?
You can take a train from Ipoh to Yala via Padang Besar, Padang Besar, and Hat Yai in around 7h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Medan Kidd to Yala via Terminal Meru Raya, Pasir Mas, and Sungai Kolok in around 12h 8m.
- Phone
- +603 - 9779 1200
- callcenter@ktmb.com.my
- Website
- ktmb.com.my
Train from Ipoh to Padang Besar
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 57m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿190–800
- Website
- https://www.ktmb.com.my
- Express Economy
- ฿190–260
- Shuttle
- ฿290–800
- Express First
- ฿400–500
- 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
- +609-765 6000
- hq@ekspresperdana.my
- Website
- ekspresperdana.com.my
Bus from Terminal Meru Raya to Pasir Mas
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 11m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿280–700
- Website
- https://www.ekspresperdana.com.my/
Bus from Sungai Kolok to Yala
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ฿110
- Phone
- 05-255 1128
- enquiry@peraktransit.com.my
- Website
- peraktransit.com.my
Bus from Medan Kidd to Kuala Kangsar
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ฿50–75
- Schedules at
- peraktransit.com.my
- Phone
- (09) 774 2655
- hq@e-mutiara.com
- Website
- e-mutiara.com.my
Bus from Kuala Kangsar to Kota Bharu
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 36m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ฿450–700
- Schedules at
- e-mutiara.com.my
- Book at
- e-mutiara.com.my
Bus from Stesen Bas Kota Bharu to Stesen Bas Rantau Panjang
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ฿75–120
- Schedules at
- e-mutiara.com.my
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More Questions & Answers
Perak to Yala bus services, operated by Ekspres Perdana, arrive at Pasir Mas station.
Yala is 1h behind Perak. It is currently 6:10 AM in Perak and 5:10 AM in Yala.
Perak to Yala train services, operated by KTM Intercity, arrive at Padang Besar station.
Yes, the driving distance between Perak to Yala is 309 km. It takes approximately 4h 37m to drive from Perak to Yala.
There are seven+ hotels available in Yala.