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Trip Overview

The train between Butterworth and Bangkok takes 18h 30m. There is at least one train per day from Butterworth to Bangkok. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

18h 30m
Duration
1,155 km
Distance
฿588
Average price
Once daily
Frequency

Butterworth to Bangkok train times

Trains run once daily between Butterworth and Bangkok. The service departs Butterworth at 3:35 PM in the afternoon, which arrives into Bangkok at 09:05:00. All services require a transfer at Padang Besar and take an average of 18h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    KTM IntercityState Railway of Thailand18h 30m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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    KTM IntercityState Railway of Thailand18h 30m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    KTM IntercityState Railway of Thailand18h 30m • 1 change

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    KTM IntercityState Railway of Thailand18h 30m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    KTM IntercityState Railway of Thailand18h 30m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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    KTM IntercityState Railway of Thailand18h 30m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Butterworth to Bangkok? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 1,154.6 km
  • Duration: 18h 30m

What companies run services between Butterworth, Malaysia and Bangkok, Thailand?

There is no direct connection from Butterworth to Bangkok. However, you can take the vehicle to Padang Besar, walk to Padang Besar, then take the train to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Butterworth to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal via Padang Besar and Padang Besar Malaysia in around 21h 56m.

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