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How to get fromYala to George Townby train, tram, car ferry, bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Yala to George Town by train, tram, car ferry, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train, tram, car ferry

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    1. Take the train from Yala to Hat Yaitrain train
    2. Take the train from Hat Yai to Padang Besartrain train
    3. Take the tram from Padang Besar to Butterworthtram tram
    4. Take the carferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    6h 46m
    RM 12–154

  2. Bus, Mini Bus, Mini Van

    1. Take the bus from Yala to Pattani Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Pattani Bus Station to Hat Yai Bus Stationbus bus 491
    3. Take the bus from Hat Yai to Komtar Bus Terminalbus bus
    8h 34m
    RM 108–119

  3. Drive, car ferry

    1. Drive from Yala to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcar car
    2. Take the carferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    3h 36m
    RM 103–147

  4. Train, drive, fly

    1. Take the train from Yala to Sungai Koloktrain train
    2. Drive from Sungai Kolok to Sultan Ismail Petra (KBR)car car
    3. Fly from Sultan Ismail Petra (KBR) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane plane KBR - PEN
    5h 51m
    RM 278–695

  5. Bus, Mini Bus

    1. Take the bus from Yala to Pattani Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Pattani Bus Station to Hat Yai Bus Stationbus bus 491
    3. Take the bus from Hat Yai to Prangin Mallbus bus
    8h 53m
    RM 78–79

  6. Drive 234.5 km

    1. Drive from Yala to George Towncar car 234.5 km
    3h 30m
    RM 108–156

Sultan Ismail Petra (KBR) to Penang International Airport (PEN) flights

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Duration1hAverage Duration
TicketRM 172Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 328 km
  • Duration: 6h 46m

What companies run services between Yala, Thailand and George Town, Malaysia?

You can take a bus from Yala to Komtar Bus Terminal via Pattani Bus Station, Hat Yai Bus Station, and Hat Yai in around 8h 34m.

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