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How to get fromBangkok to Shah Alamby plane, train, bus, or car

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There are 9 ways to get from Bangkok to Shah Alam by plane, train, bus, or car

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

    best
    1. Fly from Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) to Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah (SZB)plane plane DMK - SZB
    5h 57m
    RM 349–1,007

  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 27m
    RM 52–192

  3. Bus, Minivan, train

    1. Take the bus from Southern Bus Terminal Bangkok to Hat Yai Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Hat Yai Bus Terminal to Padang Besarbus bus
    3. Take the train from Padang Besar to Butterworthtrain train
    4. Take the bus from Penang Sentral to Terminal Shah Alambus bus
    25h 24m
    RM 224–300

  4. Drive  1,454.2 km

    1. Drive from Bangkok to Shah Alamcar car 1,454.2 km
    19h 12m
    RM 674–973

  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 29m
    RM 322–627

  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 47m
    RM 450–790

  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 51m
    RM 759–1,817

  8. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Sungai Kolokbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Rantau Panjang to Shah Alambus bus
    28h 6m
    RM 169–1,282

  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 16m
    RM 52–180

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

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration2h 5mAverage Duration
TicketRM 339Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,239.3 km
  • Duration: 5h 57m

What companies run services between Bangkok, Thailand and Shah Alam, Malaysia?

Malindo Airways flies from Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) to Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah (SZB) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to (M) Sa2 Bulatan Kayangan via Hat Yai, Padang Besar, Kuala Lumpur, and (M) Kl2214 Pasar Seni in around 23h 27m.

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