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

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

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  1. Fly Don Mueang International Airport to Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah, train

    best
    1. Fly from Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) to Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah (SZB)plane plane DMK - SZB
    2. Take the train from Kuala Lumpur to Batu Cavestrain train
    6h 39m
    RM 371–1,027

  2. Train via Padang Besar

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Hat Yaitrain train
    2. Take the train from Hat Yai to Padang Besartrain train
    3. Take the train from Padang Besar to Kuala Lumpurtrain train Ets
    23h 14m
    RM 54–193

  3. Bus via Hat Yai

    1. Take the bus from Southern Bus Terminal Bangkok to Hat Yai Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Hatyai to Terminal Bersepadu Selatanbus bus
    26h 20m
    RM 246–360

  4. Drive  1,440.9 km

    1. Drive from Bangkok to Batu Cavescar car 1,440.9 km
    19h 14m
    RM 668–965

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

    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 22m
    RM 326–628

  6. 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 41m
    RM 423–791

  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 12m
    RM 762–1,818

  8. Bus

    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 21m
    RM 184–1,229

  9. Train

    1. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Hat Yaitrain train 31 Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal Station - Hat Yai - Class II Sleeper AC / ...
    2. Take the train from Hat Yai to Kl Sentraltrain train Ets
    29h 9m
    RM 54–181

Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) to Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah (SZB) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration2h 5mAverage Duration
TicketRM 353Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,254 km
  • Duration: 6h 39m

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 Hat Yai, Padang Besar, and Kuala Lumpur in around 23h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from หลังอนุสาวรีย์ประชาธิปไตย;After Democracy Monument to Batu Caves via สถานีขนส่งสายใต้ใหม่, Southern Bus Terminal Bangkok, Hat Yai Bus Terminal, Kim Yong Market, Hatyai, Kuala Lumpur, Tbs (Terminal Bersepadu Selatan), and Bandar Tasik Selatan in around 26h 20m.

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