There are 8 ways to get from Bangkok to Yala 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 Don Mueang International Airport to Narathiwat Airport, train
best- Fly from Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) to Narathiwat Airport (NAW)plane DMK - NAW
- Take the train from Tanyongmat to Yalatrain
5h 10m฿3,200–5,784Train via Salaya
cheapest- Take the train from Salaya to Yalatrain 171 / ...
18h฿319–1,762Bus via Pattani
- Take the bus from Southern Terminal Bangkok to Pattanibus Southern Terminal Bangkok - Pattani
- Take the bus from Pattani Bus Station to Yalabus
17h 33m฿1,022–1,044Drive 1,050.6 km
- Drive from Bangkok to Yalacar 1,050.6 km
15h 11m฿4,781–6,906Fly Don Mueang International Airport to Hat Yai, train
- Fly from Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) to Hat Yai (HDY)plane DMK - HDY
- Take the train from Hat Yai to Yalatrain
6h 19m฿1,313–3,890Fly Suvarnabhumi Airport to Hat Yai, train
- Fly from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Hat Yai (HDY)plane BKK - HDY
- Take the train from Hat Yai to Yalatrain
6h 48m฿1,655–4,420Train
- Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Yalatrain 171 / ...
19h 35m฿320–900Bus
- Take the bus from Mochit to Yalabus Mochit - Yala
25h 51m฿917–8,524
Bangkok to Yala by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Bangkok to Yala is to train which costs ฿320 - ฿900 and takes 19h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Bangkok to Yala is to fly and train which takes 5h 10m and costs ฿3200 - ฿6000.
No, there is no direct bus from Bangkok to Yala. However, there are services departing from Bangkok Sai Tai Mai Terminal and arriving at Yala via Opposite Panu, Street Assawaphisit Chet., Southern Terminal Bangkok and Pattani Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 33m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal and arriving at Yala. Services depart every two hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 19h 35m.
The distance between Bangkok and Yala is 942 km. The road distance is 1050.6 km.
The best way to get from Bangkok to Yala without a car is to bus via Pattani which takes 17h 33m and costs ฿1020 - ฿1050.
It takes approximately 5h 10m to get from Bangkok to Yala, including transfers.
Bangkok to Yala bus services, operated by Siam Lane Tour (Siam Dernrod) | สยามเดินรถ, depart from Southern Terminal Bangkok station.
Bangkok to Yala train services, operated by State Railway of Thailand, depart from Salaya station.
The best way to get from Bangkok to Yala is to bus via Pattani which takes 17h 33m and costs ฿1020 - ฿1050. Alternatively, you can train via Salaya, which costs ฿310 - ฿1800 and takes 18h.
What companies run services between Bangkok, Thailand and Yala, Thailand?
You can take a bus from Bangkok Sai Tai Mai Terminal to Yala via Soi Borommaratchachonnani 99, Opposite Panu, Street Assawaphisit Chet., Opposite Southern Bus Terminal, Southern Terminal Bangkok, and Pattani Bus Station in around 17h 33m. Alternatively, State Railway of Thailand operates a train from Salaya to Yala every 2 hours. Tickets cost ฿310–900 and the journey takes 16h 28m.
- Website
- airasia.com
Flights from Don Mueang International Airport to Narathiwat Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿2,700–4,400
Flights from Don Mueang International Airport to Hat Yai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿1,100–2,900
- Website
- lionairthai.com
Flights from Don Mueang International Airport to Hat Yai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿1,100–2,500
- Website
- vietjetair.com
Flights from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Hat Yai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿1,500–3,400
- Website
- thaiairways.com
Flights from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Hat Yai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿2,400–3,900
- Website
- nokair.com
Flights from Don Mueang International Airport to Hat Yai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ฿1,300–3,100
- Phone
- 1690
- [email protected]
- Website
- railway.co.th
Train from Tanyongmat to Yala
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ฿20–900
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- railway.co.th
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿600–900
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- ฿100–120
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿20–27
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- ฿260–290
Train from Salaya to Yala
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 28m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ฿310–900
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- railway.co.th
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿600–900
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- ฿310–380
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿340–440
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- ฿700–800
Train from Hat Yai to Yala
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ฿35–900
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- railway.co.th
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿600–900
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- ฿110–140
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿35–50
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- ฿280–310
Train from Hat Yai to Yala
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ฿35–900
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- railway.co.th
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿600–900
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- ฿110–140
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿35–50
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- ฿280–310
Train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Yala
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 35m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ฿320–900
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- railway.co.th
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿600–900
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- ฿320–390
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿350–460
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- ฿700–800
Bus from Southern Terminal Bangkok to Pattani
- Ave. Duration
- 15h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿967
- Schedules at
- Siam Lane Tour (Siam Dernrod) | สยามเดินรถ
Bus from Pattani Bus Station to Yala
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ฿21–29
- Phone
- 1490
- [email protected]
- Website
- ฺBor Kor Sor
Bus from Mochit to Yala
- Ave. Duration
- 24h 19m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿900–8,500
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- ฺBor Kor Sor
Want to know more about travelling around the world?
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including 4 stunningly beautiful Philippines islands you need to visit, 10 amazing places to get away from it all in Australia, and Travelling to the UK: What do I need to know? - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Booking & Getting There
Bangkok to Yala bus services, operated by Siam Lane Tour (Siam Dernrod) | สยามเดินรถ, arrive at Pattani station.
Bangkok to Yala train services, operated by State Railway of Thailand, arrive at Yala station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bangkok to Yala is 1051 km. It takes approximately 15h 11m to drive from Bangkok to Yala.
Book your Bangkok to Yala train tickets online with 12go.asia.
Book your Bangkok to Yala bus tickets online with Omio.
There are 13+ hotels available in Yala.