There are 6 ways to get from Trang to Ipoh by bus, train, night bus, 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.
Mini Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Trang to Phatthalung778
- Take the train from Phatthalung to Padang Besar Malaysia45
- Take the train from Padang Besar to IpohEts
8h 54mRM 108–180Train
cheapest- Take the train from Trang to Thung Song84
- Take the train from Thung Song to Hat Yai45
- Take the train from Hat Yai to Padang Besar
- Take the train from Padang Besar to IpohEts
10h 37mRM 42–455Minivan, bus
- Take the night bus from Trang to Songkhla
- Take the bus from Hat Yai to Terminal Meru Raya
11h 27mRM 84–126Drive 458.6 km
- Drive from Trang to Ipoh458.6 km
6h 14mRM 214–309Mini Bus, train via Hat Yai
- Take the bus from Trang to Phatthalung778
- Take the train from Phatthalung to Hat Yai45
- Take the train from Hat Yai to Padang Besar
- Take the train from Padang Besar to IpohEts
9h 3mRM 45–365Mini Bus, train, bus
- Take the bus from Trang to Phatthalung778
- Take the train from Phatthalung to Padang Besar Malaysia45
- Take the train from Padang Besar to Butterworth
- Take the bus from (M1) Penang Sentral to Hentian Raya Parit Buntar
- Take the bus from Parit Buntar to Terminal Meru Raya
11h 18mRM 137–143
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Trang to Ipoh is to Minivan and bus which costs RM 80 - RM 130 and takes 11h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Trang to Ipoh is to drive which takes 6h 14m and costs RM 210 - RM 310.
No, there is no direct bus from Trang to Ipoh. However, there are services departing from Trang and arriving at Terminal Meru Raya via Songkhla, Hat Yai Bus Terminal and Hat Yai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 27m.
No, there is no direct train from Trang to Ipoh. However, there are services departing from Trang and arriving at Ipoh via Thung Song, Hat Yai and Padang Besar. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 37m.
The distance between Trang and Ipoh is 485 km. The road distance is 458.6 km.
The best way to get from Trang to Ipoh without a car is to Mini Bus and train which takes 8h 54m and costs RM 100 - RM 180.
It takes approximately 8h 54m to get from Trang to Ipoh, including transfers.
Trang to Ipoh bus services, operated by Local Minivan Thailand, depart from Trang station.
Trang to Ipoh train services, operated by Thai Railway, depart from Trang station.
Trang to Ipoh bus services, operated by Local Minivan Thailand, arrive at Songkhla station.
What companies run services between Trang, Thailand and Ipoh, Malaysia?
You can take a train from Trang to Ipoh via Thung Song, Hat Yai, and Padang Besar in around 10h 37m.
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- Website
- railway.co.th
Train from Phatthalung to Padang Besar Malaysia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 75
- Schedules at
- railway.co.th
Train from Phatthalung to Hat Yai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 6–140
- Schedules at
- railway.co.th
Train from Hat Yai to Padang Besar
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 45
- Schedules at
- railway.co.th
Train from Trang to Thung Song
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 1–90
- Schedules at
- railway.co.th
Train from Thung Song to Hat Yai
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 11–150
- Schedules at
- railway.co.th
- Phone
- +603 - 9779 1200
- callcenter@ktmb.com.my
- Website
- ktmb.com.my
Train from Padang Besar to Ipoh
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 59m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- RM 23–95
- Website
- https://www.ktmb.com.my
- Express Economy
- RM 23–35
- Shuttle
- RM 30–95
- Express First
- RM 45–60
- Phone
- 1690
- sarabanklang@railway.co.th
- Website
- dticket.railway.co.th
Train from Hat Yai to Padang Besar
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- RM 6–120
- Book at
- https://12go.asia/en/operator/thai-railways
- Website
- https://dticket.railway.co.th/DTicketPublicWeb/home/Home
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- RM 6–21
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- RM 70–95
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- RM 30–45
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- RM 90–120
- Phone
- +603 - 9779 1200
- callcenter@ktmb.com.my
- Website
- ktmb.com.my
Train from Padang Besar to Butterworth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 17–21
- Website
- https://www.ktmb.com.my/Komuter.html
Bus from Trang to Phatthalung
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 11
Night bus from Trang to Songkhla
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 19–55
- Phone
- +60 5-253 8898
- srimajutours@srimaju.com
- Website
- srimaju.com
Bus from Hat Yai to Terminal Meru Raya
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 46m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- RM 60–66
- Website
- https://www.srimaju.com/
- Phone
- 04-255 8000
- rapidcare@prasarana.com.my
- Website
- facebook.com
Bus from (M1) Penang Sentral to Hentian Raya Parit Buntar
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 3–5
- Schedules at
- facebook.com
- Website
- easybook.com
Bus from Parit Buntar to Terminal Meru Raya
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 32
- Schedules at
- easybook.com
- Book at
- easybook.com
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More Questions & Answers
Ipoh is 1h ahead of Trang. It is currently 8:15 AM in Trang and 9:15 AM in Ipoh.
Trang to Ipoh train services, operated by Thai Railway, arrive at Thung Song station.
Yes, the driving distance between Trang to Ipoh is 459 km. It takes approximately 6h 14m to drive from Trang to Ipoh.
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