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How to get fromBangkok to Batu Cavesby plane, train, bus, car, or tram

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There are 9 ways to get from Bangkok to Batu Caves by plane, train, bus, car, or tram

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  1. Fly Don Mueang International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport, train

    best
    1. Fly from Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)plane plane DMK - KUL
    2. Take the train from Klia T2 to KL Sentraltrain train
    7h 4m
    RM 310–675

  2. Train via Bang Bamru

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Bang Bamru to Padang Besar Malaysiatrain train 45
    2. Take the train from Padang Besar to Kuala Lumpurtrain train Ets
    24h 11m
    RM 49–293

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Khao San Montanatip to Pak Bara Pierbus bus Khao San Montanatip - Pak Bara Pier
    2. Take the bus from Pak Bara Pier to Kuala Lumpurbus bus Pak Bara Pier - Kuala Lumpur
    26h 53m
    RM 343–376

  4. Drive  1,440.9 km

    1. Drive from Bangkok to Batu Cavescar car 1,440.9 km
    19h 14m
    RM 795–1,149

  5. Fly Suvarnabhumi Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)plane plane BKK - KUL
    2. Take the train from Klia T2 to KL Sentraltrain train
    7h 23m
    RM 440–799

  6. Fly Don Mueang International Airport to Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah, tram

    1. Fly from Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) to Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah (SZB)plane plane DMK - SZB
    2. Take the tram from Kl Sentral to Batu Cavestram tram
    6h 42m
    RM 339–1,012

  7. Fly Suvarnabhumi Airport to Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah

    1. Fly from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah (SZB)plane plane BKK - SZB
    9h 51m
    RM 559–1,826

  8. Train

    1. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Padang Besar Malaysiatrain train 45
    2. Take the train from Padang Besar to Kl Sentraltrain train Ets
    25h 42m
    RM 52–183

  9. Bus via Su-ngai Kolok

    1. Take the bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Sungai Kolokbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Rantau Panjang to Terminal Bersepadu Selatanbus bus
    27h 20m
    RM 184–1,224

Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) flights

Calendar91Weekly Planes
Duration2h 32mAverage Duration
TicketRM 301Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,341.7 km
  • Duration: 7h 4m

What companies run services between Bangkok, Thailand and Batu Caves, Malaysia?

You can take a train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Batu Caves via Bang Bamru, Padang Besar, Kuala Lumpur, and Kuala Lumpur in around 24h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Khao San Montanatip to Sl493 Nissan via Pak Bara Pier, Kuala Lumpur, Pasar Seni 2, Muzium Telekom, and Kl117 Bsn Lebuh Ampang in around 26h 53m.

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