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How to get fromBangkok to Kangarby plane, bus, car, or train

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There are 7 ways to get from Bangkok to Kangar by plane, bus, car, or train

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  1. Fly from Don Mueang International Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) to Hat Yai (HDY)plane plane DMK - HDY
    2. Take the bus from Hat Yai Airport to KTM Malaysia Railaway Station sidebus bus
    5h 49m
    RM 358–576

  2. Train via Bang Bamru

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Bang Bamru to Padang Besar Malaysiatrain train 45
    17h 49m
    RM 132–255

  3. Bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from Bang Bon Makro to Satunbus bus Bang Bon Makro - Satun
    2. Drive from Satun to Kangarcar car
    16h 26m
    RM 175–211

  4. Drive  990.6 km

    1. Drive from Bangkok to Kangarcar car 990.6 km
    14h 31m
    RM 459–663

  5. Fly from Suvarnabhumi Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Hat Yai (HDY)plane plane BKK - HDY
    2. Take the bus from Hat Yai Airport to KTM Malaysia Railaway Station sidebus bus
    6h 18m
    RM 407–626

  6. Train

    1. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Padang Besar Malaysiatrain train 45
    19h 10m
    RM 132–151

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Khao San Tara Travel Office to Koh Lipebus bus Khao San Tara Travel Office - Koh Lipe
    2. Take the bus from Koh Lipe Bundhaya Pier 2 to Kuala Perlisbus bus Koh Lipe Bundhaya Pier 2 - Kuala Perlis
    25h 14m
    RM 440–573

Bangkok to Kangar by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration25h 14mAverage Duration
TicketRM 440Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 875.2 km
  • Duration: 5h 49m

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

Thai Railway operates a train from Bang Bamru to Padang Besar Malaysia once daily. Tickets cost RM 111 and the journey takes 15h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Khao San Tara Travel Office to Kangar via Koh Lipe Bundhaya Pier 2 and Kuala Perlis in around 25h 14m.

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