There are 4 ways to get from Bukit Mertajam to Yala by train, bus, car, or tram
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Train
best- Take the train from Bukit Mertajam to Padang Besartrain
- Take the train from Padang Besar to Hat Yaitrain
- Take the train from Hat Yai to Yalatrain
7h 30m฿373–1,482Tram, train
cheapest- 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฿81–1,268Bus, 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฿684–710Drive 211.6 km
- Drive from Bukit Mertajam to Yalacar 211.6 km
3h 14m฿808–1,167
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 train which takes 7h 30m and costs ฿370 - ฿1500.
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 Komuter, depart from Bukit Mertajam station.
The best way to get from Bukit Mertajam to Yala is to train which takes 7h 30m and costs ฿370 - ฿1500. Alternatively, you can bus and Mini Bus, which costs ฿680 - ฿710 and takes 9h 29m.
What companies run services between Bukit Mertajam, Malaysia and Yala, Thailand?
You can take a train from Bukit Mertajam to Yala via Padang Besar and Hat Yai in around 7h 30m. Alternatively, 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
- KTM Intercity
Train from Bukit Mertajam to Padang Besar
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ฿320–450
- Website
- KTM Intercity
- 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
- ฿495
- Schedules at
- behtravelandtour.com
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Booking & Getting There
Bukit Mertajam to Yala bus services, operated by Beh Travel & Tour Sdn, arrive at Hat Yai station.
Yala is 1h behind Bukit Mertajam. It is currently 6:26 AM in Bukit Mertajam and 5:26 AM in Yala.
Bukit Mertajam to Yala train services, operated by KTM Komuter, 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.
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