There are 8 ways to get from Bangkok to Kulim by plane, train, bus, car, or taxi
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Fly Don Mueang International Airport to Penang International Airport
best- Fly from Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane DMK - PEN
6h 15mRM 349–707Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Hat Yaitrain
- Take the train from Hat Yai to Padang Besartrain
- Take the train from Padang Besar to Sungai Petanitrain
- Take the bus from Sungai Petani to Kulimbus
19h 22mRM 50–181Bus, Minivan, train
- Take the bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Hat Yai Bus Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Hat Yai Bus Terminal to Padang Besarbus
- Take the train from Padang Besar to Sungai Petanitrain
- Take the bus from Sungai Petani to Kulimbus
19h 51mRM 117–950Drive 1,123.2 km
- Drive from Bangkok to Kulimcar 1,123.2 km
15h 59mRM 520–751Bus to Suvarnabhumi Airport, fly to Penang International Airport, bus, taxi
- Take the bus from ตรงข้ามเอ็นที่กรุงเกษม;Opposite N at Krung Kasem to สนามบินสุวรรณภูมิbus
- Fly from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane BKK - PEN
- Take the bus from Sungai Nibong Bus Terminal to Bukit Mertajambus
- Take the taxi from Bukit Mertajam to Kulimtaxi
6h 44mRM 474–858Fly Don Mueang International Airport to Hat Yai, train, bus
- Fly from Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) to Hat Yai (HDY)plane DMK - HDY
- Take the train from Hat Yai to Padang Besartrain
- Take the train from Padang Besar to Sungai Petanitrain
- Take the bus from Sungai Petani to Kulimbus
8h 50mRM 168–413Fly Suvarnabhumi Airport to Hat Yai, train, bus
- Fly from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Hat Yai (HDY)plane BKK - HDY
- Take the train from Hat Yai to Padang Besartrain
- Take the train from Padang Besar to Sungai Petanitrain
- Take the bus from Sungai Petani to Kulimbus
9h 18mRM 208–501Bus
- Take the bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Sungai Kolokbus
- Take the bus from Pasir Mas to Kulimbus Pasir Mas
25h 44mRM 163–1,216
Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) to Penang International Airport (PEN) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bangkok to Kulim is to train and bus which costs RM 45 - RM 190 and takes 19h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Bangkok to Kulim is to fly which takes 6h 15m and costs RM 340 - RM 750.
No, there is no direct bus from Bangkok to Kulim. However, there are services departing from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal and arriving at Kulim via Stesen Bas Rantau Panjang and Pasir Mas. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 44m.
The distance between Bangkok and Kulim is 1019 km. The road distance is 1123.2 km.
The best way to get from Bangkok to Kulim without a car is to train and bus which takes 19h 22m and costs RM 45 - RM 190.
It takes approximately 6h 15m to get from Bangkok to Kulim, including transfers.
Bangkok to Kulim bus services, operated by The Transport Company, depart from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal station.
The best way to get from Bangkok to Kulim is to fly which takes 6h 15m and costs RM 340 - RM 750. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs RM 160 - RM 1300 and takes 25h 44m.
Bangkok to Kulim bus services, operated by The Transport Company, arrive at Sungai Kolok station.
Kulim is 1h ahead of Bangkok. It is currently 2:54 AM in Bangkok and 3:54 AM in Kulim.
What companies run services between Bangkok, Thailand and Kulim, Malaysia?
Thai AirAsia, Thai Lion Mentari, and two other airlines fly from Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) to Penang International Airport (PEN) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Kulim via Stesen Bas Rantau Panjang and Pasir Mas in around 25h 44m.
- Website
- airasia.com
Flights from Don Mueang International Airport to Penang International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 300–650
Flights from Don Mueang International Airport to Hat Yai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 140–320
Flights from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Hat Yai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 150–470
- Phone
- 1690
- [email protected]
- Website
- railway.co.th
Train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Hat Yai
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 35–110
- 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 35–50
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- RM 80–90
Train from Hat Yai to Padang Besar
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- RM 1–110
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- railway.co.th
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- RM 75–110
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- RM 12–15
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- RM 1–3
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- RM 31–34
Train from Hat Yai to Padang Besar
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- RM 1–110
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- railway.co.th
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- RM 75–110
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- RM 12–15
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- RM 1–3
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- RM 31–34
Train from Hat Yai to Padang Besar
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- RM 1–110
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- railway.co.th
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- RM 75–110
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- RM 12–15
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- RM 1–3
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- RM 31–34
- Phone
- 019-627 9129
- [email protected]
- Website
- Sani Express
Bus from Sungai Petani to Kulim
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 9–14
- Website
- Sani Express
Bus from Sungai Petani to Kulim
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 9–14
- Website
- Sani Express
Bus from Sungai Petani to Kulim
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 9–14
- Website
- Sani Express
Bus from Sungai Petani to Kulim
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 9–14
- Website
- Sani Express
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Estimated price
- RM 30–40
Grab Taxi
- Website
- grab.com
Penang Taxi Drivers Association
- Phone
- +604 262 5721
- Website
- penang-traveltips.com
Speedy Taxi
- Phone
- +60124929204
- Website
- penang-taxis.blogspot.com
Sunshine Radio Taxi
- Phone
- +604 642 5961
- Website
- penang-traveltips.com
Public Transport Cooperative
- Phone
- +60 5-716 0733
Taxi service Batu Kawan
- Phone
- +60 12-579 9765
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Bangkok to Kulim is 1123 km. It takes approximately 15h 59m to drive from Bangkok to Kulim.
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