There are 4 ways to get from Bukit Mertajam to Yala by tram, 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.
Tram, train
best- Take the tram from Bukit Mertajam to Padang Besartram
- Take the train from Padang Besar to Hat Yaitrain
- Take the train from Hat Yai to Yalatrain
7h 30m฿81–1,267Bus, Mini Bus
- Take the bus from Terminal Bas Sungai Nibong to Hat Yaibus
- Take the bus from Hat Yai Bus Station to Pattani Bus Stationbus 491
- Take the bus from Pattani Bus Station to Yalabus
9h 29m฿682–708Drive 211.6 km
- Drive from Bukit Mertajam to Yalacar 211.6 km
3h 14m฿805–1,163Bus, Minivan
- Take the bus from Butterworth to Pasir Masbus
- Take the bus from Sungai Kolok to Yalabus
12h 51m฿496–1,030
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Bukit Mertajam to Yala is to tram and train which costs ฿80 - ฿1300 and takes 7h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Bukit Mertajam to Yala is to drive which takes 3h 14m and costs ฿800 - ฿1200.
No, there is no direct bus from Bukit Mertajam to Yala. However, there are services departing from Bukit Mertajam and arriving at Yala via Terminal Bas Sungai Nibong, Hat Yai Bus Station and Pattani Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 29m.
No, there is no direct train from Bukit Mertajam to Yala. However, there are services departing from Bukit Mertajam and arriving at Yala via Padang Besar and Hat Yai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 30m.
The distance between Bukit Mertajam and Yala is 315 km. The road distance is 211.6 km.
The best way to get from Bukit Mertajam to Yala without a car is to tram and train which takes 7h 30m and costs ฿80 - ฿1300.
It takes approximately 7h 30m to get from Bukit Mertajam to Yala, including transfers.
Bukit Mertajam to Yala bus services, operated by Beh Travel & Tour Sdn, depart from Terminal Bas Sungai Nibong station.
Bukit Mertajam to Yala train services, operated by KTM Intercity, depart from Bukit Mertajam station.
Bukit Mertajam to Yala bus services, operated by Beh Travel & Tour Sdn, arrive at Hat Yai station.
What companies run services between Bukit Mertajam, Malaysia and Yala, Thailand?
You can take a bus from Bukit Mertajam to Yala via Sungai Nibong Bus Terminal, Terminal Bas Sungai Nibong, Hat Yai, Hat Yai Bus Station, and Pattani Bus Station in around 9h 29m.
- Phone
- +603 - 9779 1200
- [email protected]
- Website
- KTMB
Tram from Bukit Mertajam to Padang Besar
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ฿30–230
- Website
- KTMB
- Shuttle
- ฿30–50
- Express
- ฿160–230
Train from Padang Besar to Hat Yai
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿11–140
- Website
- KTMB
- Shuttle
- ฿11–16
- Express
- ฿95–140
- Phone
- 1690
- [email protected]
- Website
- railway.co.th
Train from Padang Besar to Hat Yai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ฿15–900
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- railway.co.th
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿600–900
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- ฿95–120
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿15–20
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- ฿250–280
Train from Hat Yai to Yala
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- 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
- Phone
- 019 - 545 3888
- [email protected]
- Website
- behtravelandtour.com
Bus from Terminal Bas Sungai Nibong to Hat Yai
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 11m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ฿493
- Schedules at
- behtravelandtour.com
Bus from Hat Yai Bus Station to Pattani Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ฿120
Bus from Pattani Bus Station to Yala
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ฿21–29
- Phone
- (09) 774 2655
- [email protected]
- Website
- e-mutiara.com.my
Bus from Butterworth to Pasir Mas
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 14m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ฿650–1,200
- Schedules at
- e-mutiara.com.my
- Book at
- easybook.com
- Phone
- +609-765 6000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Ekspres Perdana
Bus from Butterworth to Pasir Mas
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 14m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿310–800
- Website
- Ekspres Perdana
Bus from Sungai Kolok to Yala
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ฿110
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Booking & Getting There
Yala is 1h behind Bukit Mertajam. It is currently 10:15 AM in Bukit Mertajam and 9:15 AM in Yala.
Bukit Mertajam to Yala train services, operated by KTM Intercity, arrive at Padang Besar station.
Yes, the driving distance between Bukit Mertajam to Yala is 212 km. It takes approximately 3h 14m to drive from Bukit Mertajam to Yala.
There are 13+ hotels available in Yala.











