There are 5 ways to get from Butterworth to Songkhla by train, bus, car, or car ferry
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Train
best- Take the train from Butterworth to Padang Besartrain Butterworth
- Take the train from Padang Besar to Hat Yaitrain
5h 7m฿724–1,798Train, Minivan
cheapest- Take the train from Butterworth to Padang Besartrain
- Take the bus from Padang Besar to Hat Yai Bus Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Hat Yai to Songkhlabus
6h 19m฿429–548Drive 223.3 km
- Drive from Butterworth to Songkhlacar 223.3 km
2h 55m฿834–1,204Car ferry, Mini Van, Minivan
- Take the car ferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry
- Take the bus from Komtar Bus Terminal to Hat Yaibus
- Take the bus from Hat Yai to Songkhlabus
7h 34m฿615–917Bus, Minivan
- Take the bus from Terminal Bas Sungai Nibong to Hat Yaibus
- Take the bus from Hat Yai to Songkhlabus
7h 39m฿594–620
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Butterworth to Songkhla is to train and Minivan which costs ฿420 - ฿550 and takes 6h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Butterworth to Songkhla is to drive which takes 2h 55m and costs ฿800 - ฿1200.
No, there is no direct bus from Butterworth to Songkhla. However, there are services departing from Penang Sentral Butterworth Bus Terminal and arriving at Songkhla via Terminal Bas Sungai Nibong and Hat Yai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 39m.
No, there is no direct train from Butterworth to Songkhla. However, there are services departing from Butterworth and arriving at Hat Yai via Padang Besar. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 7m.
The distance between Butterworth and Songkhla is 245 km. The road distance is 223.3 km.
The best way to get from Butterworth to Songkhla without a car is to train which takes 5h 7m and costs ฿700 - ฿1800.
It takes approximately 5h 7m to get from Butterworth to Songkhla, including transfers.
Butterworth to Songkhla bus services, operated by Beh Travel & Tour Sdn, depart from Terminal Bas Sungai Nibong station.
Butterworth to Songkhla train services, operated by KTM Komuter, depart from Butterworth station.
The best way to get from Butterworth to Songkhla is to train which takes 5h 7m and costs ฿700 - ฿1800. Alternatively, you can bus and Minivan, which costs ฿590 - ฿620 and takes 7h 39m.
What companies run services between Butterworth, Malaysia and Songkhla, Thailand?
You can take a train from Butterworth to Songkhla via Padang Besar and Hat Yai in around 5h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Penang Sentral Butterworth Bus Terminal to Songkhla via Sungai Nibong Bus Terminal, Terminal Bas Sungai Nibong, and Hat Yai in around 7h 39m.
- Phone
- +603 - 9779 1200
- [email protected]
- Website
- ktmb.com.my
Train from Butterworth to Padang Besar
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ฿330–460
- Website
- https://www.ktmb.com.my/Komuter.html
Train from Butterworth to Padang Besar
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ฿330–460
- Website
- https://www.ktmb.com.my/Komuter.html
- Phone
- 1690
- [email protected]
- Website
- dticket.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
- https://12go.asia/en/operator/thai-railways
- Website
- https://dticket.railway.co.th/DTicketPublicWeb/home/Home
- 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
Bus from Padang Besar to Hat Yai Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ฿50
Bus from Hat Yai to Songkhla
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ฿40
- Schedules at
- facebook.com
Bus from Hat Yai to Songkhla
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ฿40
- Schedules at
- facebook.com
Bus from Hat Yai to Songkhla
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ฿40
- Schedules at
- facebook.com
- Phone
- +60 4-261 5558
- Website
- 12go.asia
Bus from Komtar Bus Terminal to Hat Yai
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ฿550–850
- Book at
- https://12go.asia/en/operator/new-asian-travel
- 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
- ฿483
- Schedules at
- behtravelandtour.com
- Phone
- 04-375 2400
- [email protected]
- Website
- penangport.com.my
Car ferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ฿16
- Schedules at
- penangport.com.my
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More Questions & Answers
Butterworth to Songkhla bus services, operated by Beh Travel & Tour Sdn, arrive at Hat Yai station.
Songkhla is 1h behind Butterworth. It is currently 10:06 AM in Butterworth and 9:06 AM in Songkhla.
Butterworth to Songkhla train services, operated by KTM Komuter, arrive at Padang Besar station.
Yes, the driving distance between Butterworth to Songkhla is 223 km. It takes approximately 2h 55m to drive from Butterworth to Songkhla.
Book your Butterworth to Songkhla bus tickets online with 12go.asia.
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