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How to get fromAlor Setar to Yalaby tram, train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Alor Setar to Yala by tram, train, bus, or car

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  1. Tram, train

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    1. Take the tram from Alor Setar to Padang Besartram tram
    2. Take the train from Padang Besar Malaysia to Hat Yaitrain train 46
    3. Take the train from Hat Yai to Yalatrain train 171
    4h 53m
    ฿62–1,196

  2. Bus, Mini Bus

    1. Take the bus from Alor Setar Toll Utara to Hat Yai Bus Terminal 1bus bus
    2. Take the bus from Hat Yai Bus Station to Pattani Bus Stationbus bus 491
    3. Take the bus from Pattani Bus Station to Yalabus bus
    7h 5m
    ฿991–999

  3. Drive  155.9 km

    1. Drive from Alor Setar to Yalacar car 155.9 km
    2h 36m
    ฿598–863

  4. Train

    1. Take the train from Alor Setar to Padang Besartrain train
    2. Take the train from Padang Besar Malaysia to Hat Yaitrain train 46
    3. Take the train from Hat Yai to Yalatrain train 171
    4h 53m
    ฿62–1,233

  5. Train via Padang Besar

    1. Take the train from Alor Setar to Padang Besartrain train
    2. Take the train from Padang Besar to Hat Yaitrain train 46
    3. Take the train from Hat Yai to Yalatrain train 171
    4h 54m
    ฿101–1,443

Alor Setar to Yala by tram and train

Calendar56Weekly Services
Duration4h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket฿62Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 223.9 km
  • Duration: 4h 53m

What companies run services between Alor Setar, Malaysia and Yala, Thailand?

You can take a bus from Alor Setar Toll Utara to Yala via Hat Yai Bus Terminal 1, Hat Yai Bus Station, and Pattani Bus Station in around 7h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Alor Setar to Yala via Padang Besar, Padang Besar Malaysia, and Hat Yai in around 4h 53m.

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