What is the cheapest way to get from Surat Thani to Tanah Rata?

The cheapest way to get from Surat Thani to Tanah Rata is to train and bus which costs RM 65 - RM 230 and takes 16h 9m.

What is the fastest way to get from Surat Thani to Tanah Rata?

The fastest way to get from Surat Thani to Tanah Rata is to drive which takes 9h 49m and costs RM 330 - RM 490.

Is there a direct bus between Surat Thani and Tanah Rata?

No, there is no direct bus from Surat Thani station to Tanah Rata. However, there are services departing from Surathani Talad Kaset Station and arriving at Tanah Rata Bus Terminal via Hat Yai and Sungai Nibong Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 11m.

How far is it from Surat Thani to Tanah Rata?

The distance between Surat Thani and Tanah Rata is 763 km. The road distance is 732.7 km.

How do I travel from Surat Thani to Tanah Rata without a car?

The best way to get from Surat Thani to Tanah Rata without a car is to train and taxi which takes 13h 19m and costs RM 190 - RM 550.

How long does it take to get from Surat Thani to Tanah Rata?

It takes approximately 13h 19m to get from Surat Thani to Tanah Rata, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Surat Thani to Tanah Rata bus from?

Surat Thani to Tanah Rata bus services, operated by Hat Yai Transport, depart from Surathani Talad Kaset Station.

Where does the Surat Thani to Tanah Rata bus arrive?

Surat Thani to Tanah Rata bus services, operated by Hat Yai Transport, arrive at Hat Yai Bus Terminal station.

What is the time difference between Surat Thani and Tanah Rata?

Tanah Rata is 1h ahead of Surat Thani. It is currently 4:10 AM in Surat Thani and 5:10 AM in Tanah Rata.

Can I drive from Surat Thani to Tanah Rata?

Yes, the driving distance between Surat Thani to Tanah Rata is 733 km. It takes approximately 9h 49m to drive from Surat Thani to Tanah Rata.

Where can I stay near Tanah Rata?

There are 1019+ hotels available in Tanah Rata.

Surat Thani to Tanah Rata - 10 ways to travel via train, taxi, Minivan, and bus

There are 10 ways to get from Surat Thani to Tanah Rata by train, taxi, bus, 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.

Train, taxi
best
1. Take the train from Surat Thani Train Station to Hat Yaitrain 983
2. Take the train from Hat Yai to Padang Besartrain 45
3. Take the train from Padang Besar to Kampartrain Ets
4. Take the taxi from Kampar to Tanah Ratataxi
13h 19m
RM 196–517
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Surat Thani Train Station to Padang Besar Malaysiatrain 45
2. Take the train from Padang Besar to Butterworthtrain
3. Take the bus from Penang Sentral to Cameron Highlandsbus
16h 9m
RM 67–223
Minivan, bus
1. Take the bus from Surathani Talad Kaset Station to Hat Yai Bus Terminalbus
2. Take the bus from Hat Yai to Terminal Bas Sungai Nibongbus
3. Take the bus from Sungai Nibong Bus Terminal to Tanah Rata Bus Terminalbus
15h 11m
RM 123–138
Drive 732.7 km
1. Drive from Surat Thani to Tanah Ratacar 732.7 km
9h 49m
RM 334–482
Bus to Krabi Airport, fly to Ipoh, taxi
1. Take the bus from Surat Thani City to Krabi Bus Terminalbus
2. Fly from Krabi Airport (KBV) to Ipoh (IPH)plane KBV - IPH
3. Take the taxi from Ipoh-Airport-IPH to Tanah Ratataxi
20h 58m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Suratthani to Songkhlabus
2. Take the bus from Hat Yai to Terminal Meru Rayabus
3. Take the bus from Terminal Meru Raya to Cameron Highlandsbus
18h 34m
RM 91–154
Bus, bus to Phuket International Airport, fly to Penang International Airport
1. Take the bus from Surathani Talad Kaset Station to Phuket Bus Terminal 1bus
2. Take the bus from Old Phuket Bus Terminal to Phuket Airport Busbus
3. Fly from Phuket International Airport (HKT) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane HKT - PEN
4. Take the bus from Sungai Nibong Bus Terminal to Tanah Rata Bus Terminalbus
15h 1m
RM 295–875
Bus, bus to Phuket International Airport, fly to Ipoh, taxi
1. Take the bus from Surathani Talad Kaset Station to Phuket Bus Terminal 1bus
2. Take the bus from Old Phuket Bus Terminal to Phuket Airport Busbus
3. Fly from Phuket International Airport (HKT) to Ipoh (IPH)plane HKT - IPH
4. Take the taxi from Ipoh-Airport-IPH to Tanah Ratataxi
13h 52m
RM 559–1,452
Bus to Krabi Airport, fly to Kuala Lumpur International Airport, train, bus
1. Take the bus from Surat Thani City to Krabi Bus Terminalbus
2. Fly from Krabi Airport (KBV) to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)plane KBV - KUL
3. Take the train from Klia T1 to Bandar Tasik Selatantrain
4. Take the bus from Terminal Bersepadu Selatan to Tanah Rata Bus Terminalbus
13h 41m
Bus, bus to Phuket International Airport, fly to Kuala Lumpur International Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Surathani Talad Kaset Station to Phuket Bus Terminal 1bus
2. Take the bus from Old Phuket Bus Terminal to Phuket Airport Busbus
3. Fly from Phuket International Airport (HKT) to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)plane HKT - KUL
4. Take the train from Klia T1 to Bandar Tasik Selatantrain
5. Take the bus from Terminal Bersepadu Selatan to Tanah Rata Bus Terminalbus
16h 5m
RM 290–828

Krabi Airport (KBV) to Ipoh (IPH) flights

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13h 30mAverage Duration

RM 375Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Surat Thani to Tanah Rata.

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Distance: 763.4 km
Duration: 13h 19m

What companies run services between Surat Thani, Thailand and Tanah Rata, Malaysia?

You can take a bus from Surathani Talad Kaset Station to Tanah Rata Bus Terminal via Hat Yai Bus Terminal, Hat Yai, Terminal Bas Sungai Nibong, and Sungai Nibong Bus Terminal in around 15h 11m.

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