There are 3 ways to get from Yala to Alor Setar by train, tram, bus, or car
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Train, tram
best- Take the train from Yala to Hat Yai
- Take the train from Hat Yai to Padang Besar
- Take the tram from Padang Besar to Alor Star
4h 58mRM 22–270Bus, Mini Bus, Minivan, tram
- Take the bus from Yala to Pattani Bus Station
- Take the bus from Pattani Bus Station to Hat Yai Bus Station491
- Take the bus from Hat Yai Bus Terminal to Padang Besar
- Take the tram from Padang Besar to Alor Star
7h 27mRM 33–57Drive 156 km
- Drive from Yala to Alor Setar156 km
2h 39mRM 74–107
Yala to Alor Setar by train and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Yala to Alor Setar is to bus and Mini Bus and Minivan and tram which costs RM 30 - RM 60 and takes 7h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Yala to Alor Setar is to drive which takes 2h 39m and costs RM 70 - RM 110.
No, there is no direct train from Yala to Alor Setar. However, there are services departing from Yala and arriving at Alor Star via Hat Yai and Padang Besar. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 58m.
The distance between Yala and Alor Setar is 224 km. The road distance is 156 km.
The best way to get from Yala to Alor Setar without a car is to train and tram which takes 4h 58m and costs RM 22 - RM 270.
It takes approximately 4h 58m to get from Yala to Alor Setar, including transfers.
Yala to Alor Setar train services, operated by State Railway of Thailand, depart from Yala station.
Alor Setar is 1h ahead of Yala. It is currently 12:27 AM in Yala and 1:27 AM in Alor Setar.
Yala to Alor Setar train services, operated by State Railway of Thailand, arrive at Hat Yai station.
Yes, the driving distance between Yala to Alor Setar is 156 km. It takes approximately 2h 39m to drive from Yala to Alor Setar.
What companies run services between Yala, Thailand and Alor Setar, Malaysia?
There is no direct connection from Yala to Alor Setar. However, you can take the train to Hat Yai, take the train to Padang Besar, walk to Padang Besar, then take the vehicle to Alor Star. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Yala to Alor Star via Pattani Bus Station, Hat Yai Bus Station, Hat Yai Bus Terminal, Padang Besar, and Padang Besar in around 7h 27m.
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- Phone
- 1690
- sarabanklang@railway.co.th
- Website
- dticket.railway.co.th
Train from Yala to Hat Yai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 8–130
- Book at
- https://12go.asia/en/operator/thai-railways
- Website
- https://dticket.railway.co.th/DTicketPublicWeb/home/Home
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- RM 8–22
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- RM 70–100
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- RM 30–50
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- RM 95–130
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 6–20
- 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
Tram from Padang Besar to Alor Star
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 8–23
- Website
- https://www.ktmb.com.my
- Express Economy
- RM 15–22
- Shuttle
- RM 8–22
- Express First
- RM 18–23
Bus from Yala to Pattani Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 2–4
Bus from Pattani Bus Station to Hat Yai Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 16
Bus from Hat Yai Bus Terminal to Padang Besar
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 6–14
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