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How to get fromBangkok to Tanah Merahby plane, train, car, bus, or taxi

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There are 8 ways to get from Bangkok to Tanah Merah by plane, train, car, bus, or taxi

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  1. Fly Don Mueang International Airport to Hat Yai, train, drive

    best
    1. Fly from Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) to Hat Yai (HDY)plane plane DMK - HDY
    2. Take the train from Hat Yai to Sungai Koloktrain train
    3. Drive from Sungai Kolok to Tanah Merahcar car
    9h 23m
    RM 180–465

  2. Train, drive

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Sungai Koloktrain train 37 Hua Lamphong - Sungai Kolok - Class II Sleeper AC / ...
    2. Drive from Sungai Kolok to Tanah Merahcar car
    20h 26m
    RM 60–132

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Sungai Kolokbus bus
    20h 27m
    RM 137–1,141

  4. Drive  1,210.5 km

    1. Drive from Bangkok to Tanah Merahcar car 1,210.5 km
    17h 35m
    RM 561–810

  5. Fly Don Mueang International Airport to Narathiwat Airport, taxi, train

    1. Fly from Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) to Narathiwat Airport (NAW)plane plane DMK - NAW
    2. Take the taxi from Narathiwat Airport (NAW) to Pengkalan Kubortaxi taxi
    3. Take the train from Tumpat to Tanah Merahtrain train
    7h 50m
    RM 470–722

  6. Fly Don Mueang International Airport to Sultan Ismail Petra, bus

    1. Fly from Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) to Sultan Ismail Petra (KBR)plane plane DMK - KBR
    2. Take the bus from Stesen Bas Kota Bharu to Majlis Daerah Tanah Merahbus bus
    10h 22m
    RM 313–1,126

  7. Fly Suvarnabhumi Airport to Hat Yai, train, drive

    1. Fly from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Hat Yai (HDY)plane plane BKK - HDY
    2. Take the train from Hat Yai to Sungai Koloktrain train
    3. Drive from Sungai Kolok to Tanah Merahcar car
    9h 52m
    RM 221–542

  8. Fly Suvarnabhumi Airport to Sultan Ismail Petra, bus

    1. Fly from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Sultan Ismail Petra (KBR)plane plane BKK - KBR
    2. Take the bus from Stesen Bas Kota Bharu to Majlis Daerah Tanah Merahbus bus
    10h 36m
    RM 578–996

Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) to Hat Yai (HDY) flights

Calendar136Weekly Planes
Duration1h 28mAverage Duration
TicketRM 145Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,059.2 km
  • Duration: 9h 23m

What companies run services between Bangkok, Thailand and Tanah Merah, Malaysia?

The Transport Company operates a bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Sungai Kolok twice daily. Tickets cost RM 120–1,200 and the journey takes 17h 30m.

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