There are 4 ways to get from Alor Setar to Southern Thailand by tram, train, bus, taxi, or car
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Tram, train
best- Take the tram from Alor Star to Padang Besartram
- Take the train from Padang Besar to Hat Yaitrain
- Take the train from Hat Yai to Chauattrain
7h 12m฿191–2,113Train, Minivan, bus, taxi
- Take the train from Alor Setar to Padang Besartrain
- Take the bus from Padang Besar to Hat Yai Bus Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Hat Yai Bus Station to Nakhon Si Thammaratbus
- Take the taxi from Nakhon Si Thammarat to Southern Thailandtaxi
8h 14m฿810–1,430Drive 255.5 km
- Drive from Alor Setar to Southern Thailandcar 255.5 km
3h 44m฿962–1,389Train
- Take the train from Alor Setar to Padang Besartrain
- Take the train from Padang Besar to Hat Yaitrain
- Take the train from Hat Yai to Chauattrain
7h 12m฿315–2,150
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Alor Setar to Southern Thailand is to tram and train which costs ฿190 - ฿2200 and takes 7h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Alor Setar to Southern Thailand is to drive which takes 3h 44m and costs ฿950 - ฿1400.
No, there is no direct train from Alor Setar to Southern Thailand. However, there are services departing from Alor Star and arriving at Chauat via Padang Besar and Hat Yai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 12m.
The distance between Alor Setar and Southern Thailand is 249 km. The road distance is 255.5 km.
The best way to get from Alor Setar to Southern Thailand without a car is to tram and train which takes 7h 12m and costs ฿190 - ฿2200.
It takes approximately 7h 12m to get from Alor Setar to Southern Thailand, including transfers.
Alor Setar to Southern Thailand train services, operated by KTM Intercity, depart from Alor Star station.
Alor Setar to Southern Thailand train services, operated by KTM Intercity, arrive at Padang Besar station.
Yes, the driving distance between Alor Setar to Southern Thailand is 255 km. It takes approximately 3h 44m to drive from Alor Setar to Southern Thailand.
There are 24+ hotels available in Southern Thailand.
What companies run services between Alor Setar, Malaysia and Southern Thailand?
You can take a train from Alor Setar to Southern Thailand via Padang Besar, Hat Yai, and Chauat in around 7h 12m.
- Phone
- +603 - 9779 1200
- [email protected]
- Website
- ktmb.com.my
Tram from Alor Star to Padang Besar
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ฿15–160
- Website
- https://www.ktmb.com.my
- Shuttle
- ฿15–22
- Express
- ฿100–160
- Phone
- 1690
- [email protected]
- Website
- dticket.railway.co.th
Train from Padang Besar to Hat Yai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ฿15–900
- Book at
- https://12go.asia/en/operator/thai-railways
- Website
- https://dticket.railway.co.th/DTicketPublicWeb/home/Home
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿600–900
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- ฿95–120
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿15–20
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- ฿250–280
Train from Hat Yai to Chauat
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿40–900
- Book at
- https://12go.asia/en/operator/thai-railways
- Website
- https://dticket.railway.co.th/DTicketPublicWeb/home/Home
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿600–900
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- ฿110–140
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿40–55
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- ฿290–320
Train from Padang Besar to Hat Yai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ฿15–900
- Book at
- https://12go.asia/en/operator/thai-railways
- Website
- https://dticket.railway.co.th/DTicketPublicWeb/home/Home
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿600–900
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- ฿95–120
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿15–20
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- ฿250–280
Train from Hat Yai to Chauat
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿40–900
- Book at
- https://12go.asia/en/operator/thai-railways
- Website
- https://dticket.railway.co.th/DTicketPublicWeb/home/Home
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿600–900
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- ฿110–140
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿40–55
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- ฿290–320
- Phone
- +603 - 9779 1200
- [email protected]
- Website
- ktmb.com.my
Train from Alor Setar to Padang Besar
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ฿140–190
- Website
- https://www.ktmb.com.my/Komuter.html
Train from Alor Setar to Padang Besar
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ฿140–190
- Website
- https://www.ktmb.com.my/Komuter.html
Bus from Padang Besar to Hat Yai Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ฿50
- Website
- nbkbus.com
Bus from Hat Yai Bus Station to Nakhon Si Thammarat
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ฿260–750
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Estimated price
- ฿360–440
Center City Taxi
- Phone
- +66 75 357 888
Grab Taxi
- Website
- grab.com
Taxi Nakhon Si Thammarat
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