There are 5 ways to get from Yala to George Town by train, tram, car ferry, 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.
Train, tram, car ferry
best- Take the train from Yala to Hat Yaitrain 38
- Take the train from Hat Yai to Padang Besar Malaysiatrain 45
- Take the tram from Padang Besar to Butterworthtram
- Take the carferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry
6h 41mRM 11–152Train, bus
- Take the train from Yala to Hat Yaitrain 38 / ...
- Take the bus from Hat Yai station to 7 Eleven Chulia Stbus Hat Yai Railway Station - 7 Eleven Chulia St / ...
7h 16mRM 72–171Drive, car ferry
- Drive from Yala to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcar
- Take the carferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry
3h 36mRM 122–177Bus, Mini Bus
- Take the bus from Yala to Pattani Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Pattani Bus Station to Hat Yai Bus Stationbus 491
- Take the bus from Central Hat Yai to George Town Hotel Transferbus
8h 22mRM 123–124Drive 234.5 km
- Drive from Yala to George Towncar 234.5 km
3h 30mRM 130–187
Yala to George Town by train, tram, and car ferry
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Yala to George Town is to train and tram and car ferry which costs RM 10 - RM 160 and takes 6h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Yala to George Town is to drive which takes 3h 30m and costs RM 120 - RM 190.
No, there is no direct bus from Yala to George Town. However, there are services departing from Yala and arriving at George Town Hotel Transfer via Pattani Bus Station and Central Hat Yai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 22m.
The distance between Yala and George Town is 328 km. The road distance is 234.5 km.
The best way to get from Yala to George Town without a car is to train and tram and car ferry which takes 6h 41m and costs RM 10 - RM 160.
It takes approximately 6h 41m to get from Yala to George Town, including transfers.
Yala to George Town bus services, operated by Local Bus Thailand, depart from Yala station.
Yala to George Town bus services, operated by Local Bus Thailand, arrive at Pattani Bus Station.
George Town is 1h ahead of Yala. It is currently 6:12 AM in Yala and 7:12 AM in George Town.
Yes, the driving distance between Yala to George Town is 235 km. It takes approximately 3h 30m to drive from Yala to George Town.
What companies run services between Yala, Thailand and George Town, Malaysia?
You can take a bus from Yala to George Town Hotel Transfer via Pattani Bus Station, Hat Yai Bus Station, and Central Hat Yai in around 8h 22m.
- Phone
- 1690
- sarabanklang@railway.co.th
- Website
- railway.co.th
Train from Yala to Hat Yai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 4–110
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- railway.co.th
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- RM 75–110
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- RM 13–17
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- RM 4–6
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- RM 34–37
Train from Hat Yai to Padang Besar Malaysia
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 1–110
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- railway.co.th
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- RM 75–110
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- RM 11–14
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- RM 1–3
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- RM 30–33
Train from Yala to Hat Yai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 4–110
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- railway.co.th
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- RM 75–110
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- RM 13–17
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- RM 4–6
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- RM 34–37
- Phone
- +603 - 9779 1200
- callcenter@ktmb.com.my
- Website
- KTMB
Train from Hat Yai to Padang Besar Malaysia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 1–17
- Website
- KTMB
- Shuttle
- RM 1–2
- Express
- RM 11–17
Tram from Padang Besar to Butterworth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 4–29
- Website
- KTMB
- Shuttle
- RM 4–7
- Express
- RM 20–29
- Phone
- +66 2 269 1069
- booking@ksttravel.co.th
- Website
- KST Travel
Bus from Hat Yai station to 7 Eleven Chulia St
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- RM 67
- Website
- KST Travel
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 15
- Phone
- +66 2 295 1095
- booking@zeezenithtravel.co.th
- Website
- Zee Zenith Travel
Bus from Central Hat Yai to George Town Hotel Transfer
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 105
- Schedules at
- Zee Zenith Travel
- Phone
- 04-375 2400
- info@penangport.com.my
- Website
- penangport.com.my
Car ferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 1–2
- Schedules at
- penangport.com.my
Car ferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 1–2
- Schedules at
- penangport.com.my
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