There are 4 ways to get from Butterworth to Southern Thailand by tram, train, bus, taxi, or car
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Tram, train
best- Take the tram from Butterworth to Padang Besartram
- Take the train from Padang Besar to Hat Yaitrain
- Take the train from Hat Yai to Chauattrain
8h 20m฿211–2,194Bus, taxi
- Take the bus from Terminal Bas Sungai Nibong to Hat Yaibus
- Take the bus from Hat Yai Bus Station to Nakhon Si Thammaratbus
- Take the taxi from Nakhon Si Thammarat to Southern Thailandtaxi
10h 41m฿1,181–1,776Drive 346 km
- Drive from Butterworth to Southern Thailandcar 346 km
4h 37m฿1,300–1,877Train
- Take the train from Butterworth to Padang Besartrain
- Take the train from Padang Besar to Hat Yaitrain
- Take the train from Hat Yai to Chauattrain
8h 20m฿518–2,425
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Butterworth to Southern Thailand is to tram and train which costs ฿210 - ฿2200 and takes 8h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Butterworth to Southern Thailand is to drive which takes 4h 37m and costs ฿1300 - ฿1900.
No, there is no direct train from Butterworth to Southern Thailand. However, there are services departing from Butterworth and arriving at Chauat via Padang Besar and Hat Yai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 20m.
The distance between Butterworth and Southern Thailand is 350 km. The road distance is 346 km.
The best way to get from Butterworth to Southern Thailand without a car is to tram and train which takes 8h 20m and costs ฿210 - ฿2200.
It takes approximately 8h 20m to get from Butterworth to Southern Thailand, including transfers.
Butterworth to Southern Thailand train services, operated by KTM Intercity, depart from Butterworth station.
Butterworth to Southern Thailand train services, operated by KTM Intercity, arrive at Padang Besar station.
Yes, the driving distance between Butterworth to Southern Thailand is 346 km. It takes approximately 4h 37m to drive from Butterworth to Southern Thailand.
There are 24+ hotels available in Southern Thailand.
What companies run services between Butterworth, Malaysia and Southern Thailand?
You can take a train from Butterworth to Southern Thailand via Padang Besar, Hat Yai, and Chauat in around 8h 20m.
- Phone
- +603 - 9779 1200
- [email protected]
- Website
- ktmb.com.my
Tram from Butterworth to Padang Besar
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- ฿35–240
- Website
- https://www.ktmb.com.my
- Shuttle
- ฿35–55
- Express
- ฿160–240
- 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
Train from Hat Yai to Chauat
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿40–900
- 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)
- ฿110–140
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿40–55
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- ฿290–320
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
Train from Hat Yai to Chauat
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿40–900
- 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)
- ฿110–140
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿40–55
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- ฿290–320
- Phone
- +603 - 9779 1200
- [email protected]
- Website
- ktmb.com.my
Train from Butterworth to Padang Besar
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ฿340–470
- Website
- https://www.ktmb.com.my/Komuter.html
- 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
- ฿490
- Schedules at
- behtravelandtour.com
- Website
- nbkbus.com
Bus from Hat Yai Bus Station to Nakhon Si Thammarat
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ฿260–750
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Estimated price
- ฿360–440
Center City Taxi
- Phone
- +66 75 357 888
Grab Taxi
- Website
- grab.com
Taxi Nakhon Si Thammarat
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