There are 7 ways to get from Bangkok to Kulai by plane, train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Don Mueang International Airport
best- Fly from Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) to Senai International Airport (JHB)plane DMK - JHB
4h 41mRM 417–766Train via Bang Bamru
cheapest- Take the train from Bang Bamru to Padang Besar Malaysiatrain 45
- Take the train from Padang Besar to Kulaitrain Ets
27h 12mRM 56–310Bus, train
- Take the bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Sungai Kolokbus
- Take the bus from Rantau Panjang to Segamatbus
- Take the train from Segamat to Kulaitrain
30h 6mRM 243–1,266Drive 1,755.7 km
- Drive from Bangkok to Kulaicar 1,755.7 km
22h 24mRM 970–1,400Fly from Suvarnabhumi Airport
- Fly from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Senai International Airport (JHB)plane BKK - JHB
6h 50mRM 733–989Train
- Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Padang Besar Malaysiatrain 45
- Take the train from Padang Besar to Kulaitrain Ets
28h 33mRM 59–200Bus
- Take the bus from The Twin 2000 to Hat Yai Van Stopbus The Twin 2000 - Hat Yai Van Stop / ...
- Take the bus from Hat Yai Angkana Tour to JB Merlin Towerbus Hat Yai Angkana Tour - JB Merlin Tower
30h 6mRM 338–344
Bangkok to Kulai by bus and foot
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Bangkok to Kulai is to train which costs RM 55 - RM 200 and takes 28h 33m.
The fastest way to get from Bangkok to Kulai is to fly which takes 4h 41m and costs RM 410 - RM 800.
No, there is no direct bus from Bangkok to Kulai. However, there are services departing from The Twin 2000 and arriving at Mpku via Hat Yai Angkana Tour and JB Sentral. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 6m.
No, there is no direct train from Bangkok to Kulai. However, there are services departing from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal and arriving at Kulai via Bang Bamru and Padang Besar. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 12m.
The distance between Bangkok and Kulai is 1433 km. The road distance is 1755.7 km.
The best way to get from Bangkok to Kulai without a car is to train via Bang Bamru which takes 27h 12m and costs RM 55 - RM 310.
It takes approximately 4h 41m to get from Bangkok to Kulai, including transfers.
Bangkok to Kulai bus services, operated by The Twin 2000, depart from The Twin 2000 station.
Bangkok to Kulai train services, operated by State Railway of Thailand, depart from Bang Bamru station.
The best way to get from Bangkok to Kulai is to fly which takes 4h 41m and costs RM 410 - RM 800. Alternatively, you can train via Bang Bamru, which costs RM 55 - RM 310 and takes 27h 12m, you could also bus, which costs RM 335 - RM 345 and takes 30h 6m.
What companies run services between Bangkok, Thailand and Kulai, Malaysia?
Thai AirAsia and AirAsia fly from Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) to Senai International Airport (JHB) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Kulai via Bang Bamru and Padang Besar in around 27h 12m.
- Website
- airasia.com
Flights from Don Mueang International Airport to Senai International Airport via Kuala Lumpur
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 270–1,000
Flights from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Senai International Airport via Tan Son Nhat
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- RM 280–950
- Website
- malaysiaairlines.com
Flights from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Senai International Airport via Kuala Lumpur
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- When
- Thursday, Friday, Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday
- Estimated price
- RM 700–950
Flights from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Senai International Airport via Phuket, Kuala Lumpur
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- When
- Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- RM 700–950
- Website
- airasia.com
Flights from Don Mueang International Airport to Senai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 360–600
- Website
- malindoair.com
Flights from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Senai International Airport via Kuala Lumpur
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 270–900
- Phone
- 1690
- [email protected]
- Website
- railway.co.th
Train from Bang Bamru to Padang Besar Malaysia
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 43m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 35–120
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- railway.co.th
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- RM 75–110
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- RM 35–45
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- RM 40–55
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- RM 80–90
Train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Padang Besar Malaysia
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 35–120
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- railway.co.th
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- RM 75–110
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- RM 35–45
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- RM 40–55
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- RM 80–95
- Phone
- +603 - 9779 1200
- [email protected]
- Website
- KTMB
Train from Padang Besar to Kulai
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 18m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- RM 21–95
- Website
- KTMB
- Shuttle
- RM 21–30
- Express
- RM 65–95
Train from Padang Besar to Kulai
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 18m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- RM 21–95
- Website
- KTMB
- Shuttle
- RM 21–30
- Express
- RM 65–95
- Phone
- +603 - 9779 1200
- [email protected]
- Website
- KTM
Train from Segamat to Kulai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 22m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 26
- Website
- KTM
- Silver
- RM 19–21
- Gold
- RM 26
- Platinum
- RM 32–34
- Phone
- 1490
- [email protected]
- Website
- ฺBor Kor Sor
Bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Sungai Kolok
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- RM 120–1,200
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- ฺBor Kor Sor
- Phone
- 012-708 2999
- [email protected]
- Website
- kkklexpress.com
Bus from Rantau Panjang to Segamat
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 14m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 95–130
- Schedules at
- kkklexpress.com
- Book at
- easybook.com
- Phone
- +66 2 212 1012
- [email protected]
- Website
- The Twin 2000
Bus from The Twin 2000 to Hat Yai Van Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- RM 142
- Website
- The Twin 2000
- Phone
- +66 2 295 1095
- [email protected]
- Website
- Zee Zenith Travel
Bus from Hat Yai Angkana Tour to JB Merlin Tower
- Ave. Duration
- 11h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 185
- Schedules at
- Zee Zenith Travel
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Booking & Getting There
Bangkok to Kulai bus services, operated by The Twin 2000, arrive at Hat Yai Van Stop station.
Kulai is 1h ahead of Bangkok. It is currently 7:33 PM in Bangkok and 8:33 PM in Kulai.
Bangkok to Kulai train services, operated by State Railway of Thailand, arrive at Padang Besar Malaysia station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bangkok to Kulai is 1756 km. It takes approximately 22h 24m to drive from Bangkok to Kulai.
There are 223+ hotels available in Kulai.









