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How to get fromBangkok to Kuala Lumpurby plane, train, bus, or car

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There are 9 ways to get from Bangkok to Kuala Lumpur by plane, train, bus, or car

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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
    6h 22m
    RM 363–800

  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
    22h 19m
    RM 51–189

  3. Bus via George Town

    1. Take the bus from Southern Bus Terminal Bangkok to Hat Yai Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Hat Yai to Terminal Bas Sungai Nibongbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Terminal Bas Sungai Nibong to KL Sentralbus bus
    25h 8m
    RM 204–1,046

  4. Drive 1,452.5 km

    1. Drive from Bangkok to Kuala Lumpurcar car 1,452.5 km
    19h 17m
    RM 666–962

  5. Fly Don Mueang International Airport to Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah

    1. Fly from Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) to Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah (SZB)plane plane DMK - SZB
    5h 43m
    RM 431–1,058

  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
    6h 41m
    RM 409–1,040

  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
    8h 11m
    RM 958–1,912

  8. 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
    28h 10m
    RM 51–177

  9. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bangkok Sai Tai Mai Terminal to Sungai Kolokbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Rantau Panjang to Terminal Bersepadu Selatanbus bus
    35h 33m
    RM 186–1,263

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

Calendar109Weekly Planes
Duration2h 31mAverage Duration
TicketRM 356Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,327.3 km
  • Duration: 6h 22m

What companies run services between Bangkok, Thailand and Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia?

You can take a train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Kuala Lumpur via Hat Yai and Padang Besar in around 22h 19m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bangkok Sai Tai Mai Terminal to KL Sentral via Soi Borommaratchachonnani 99, Opposite Panu, Street Assawaphisit Chet., Opposite Southern Bus Terminal, Southern Bus Terminal Bangkok, Hat Yai Bus Terminal, Hat Yai, and Terminal Bas Sungai Nibong in around 25h 8m.

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