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How to get fromSongkhla to Ipohby train, bus or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Songkhla to Ipoh by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Hat Yai to Padang Besartrain train 45
    2. Take the train from Padang Besar to Ipohtrain train Ets
    5h 13m
    RM 78–273

  2. Minivan, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Songkhla to Hat Yaibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Hat Yai Bus Terminal to Padang Besarbus bus
    3. Take the train from Padang Besar to Ipohtrain train Ets
    7h 57m
    RM 34–117

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Hat Yai to Terminal Meru Rayabus bus
    9h 19m
    RM 43–96

  4. Drive 364.4 km

    1. Drive from Songkhla to Ipohcar car 364.4 km
    4h 22m
    RM 162–233

  5. Bus via George Town

    1. Take the bus from Hat Yai to Terminal Bas Sungai Nibongbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Sungai Nibong to Terminal Meru Rayabus bus
    9h 41m
    RM 83–102

Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Songkhla, Thailand and Ipoh, Malaysia?

You can take a vehicle from Songkhla to Ipoh via Hat Yai and Padang Besar in around 5h 13m. Alternatively, Sri Maju operates a bus from Hat Yai to Terminal Meru Raya twice daily. Tickets cost RM 62–64 and the journey takes 5h 46m. Express Kesatuan also services this route twice daily.

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