There are 12 ways to get from Gemas to Surat Thani by train, car ferry, bus, car, plane, or tram
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train via Padang Besar
best- Take the train from Gemas to Padang Besartrain Ets
- Take the train from Padang Besar to Surat Thani Train Stationtrain 46
15h 28m฿255–1,552Train, car ferry, bus
- Take the train from Gemas to Butterworthtrain
- Take the carferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry
- Take the bus from 7 Eleven Chulia St to Surat Thani Kaset 2 Marketbus
18h 20m฿1,969–1,973Drive 1,008.2 km
- Drive from Gemas to Surat Thanicar 1,008.2 km
12h 35m฿4,630–6,687Train, train to Kuala Lumpur International Airport, fly to Surat Thani
- Take the train from Gemas to Bdr Tasek Selatantrain
- Take the train from Bandar Tasik Selatan to Klia T2train
- Fly from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Surat Thani (URT)plane KUL - URT
12h 14m฿4,447–9,929Train
- Take the train from Gemas to Padang Besartrain Ets
- Take the train from Padang Besar Malaysia to Surat Thani Train Stationtrain 46
15h 43m฿255–1,552Bus, Minivan
- Take the bus from Segamat to Terminal Bersepadu Selatanbus
- Take the bus from Terminal Bersepadu Selatan to Danokbus
- Take the bus from Sadao Checkpoint to Hat Yai Bus Terminal 1bus
- Take the bus from Hat Yai Bus Terminal to Surathani Talad Kaset Stationbus
19h 18m฿2,472–3,316Train, train to Kuala Lumpur International Airport, fly to Krabi Airport, bus
- Take the train from Gemas to Bdr Tasek Selatantrain
- Take the train from Bandar Tasik Selatan to Klia T2train
- Fly from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Krabi Airport (KBV)plane KUL - KBV
- Take the bus from Ao Nang McDonalds to Pattana tour Travel And transportbus
12h 25m฿2,167–6,719Train, train to Kuala Lumpur International Airport, fly to Phuket International Airport, bus
- Take the train from Gemas to Bdr Tasek Selatantrain
- Take the train from Bandar Tasik Selatan to Klia T2train
- Fly from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Phuket International Airport (HKT)plane KUL - HKT
- Take the bus from Surin Transfer to Surat City Agricural Market 2bus
13h 21m฿2,887–6,369Train, bus to Singapore Changi Airport, fly to Krabi Airport, bus
- Take the train from Gemas to Jb Sentraltrain
- Take the bus from Johor Bahru CIQ to Expo Stnbus
- Fly from Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) to Krabi Airport (KBV)plane SIN - KBV
- Take the bus from Ao Nang McDonalds to Pattana tour Travel And transportbus
12h 56m฿3,387–8,808Train, bus to Singapore Changi Airport, fly to Phuket International Airport, bus
- Take the train from Gemas to Jb Sentraltrain
- Take the bus from Johor Bahru CIQ to Expo Stnbus
- Fly from Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) to Phuket International Airport (HKT)plane SIN - HKT
- Take the bus from Surin Transfer to Surat City Agricural Market 2bus
14h 3m฿3,407–8,558Train, train to Kuala Lumpur International Airport, fly to Alor Setar, tram
- Take the train from Gemas to Bdr Tasek Selatantrain
- Take the train from Bandar Tasik Selatan to Klia T2train
- Fly from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Alor Setar (AOR)plane KUL - AOR
- Take the tram from Anak Bukit to Padang Besartram
- Take the train from Padang Besar to Surat Thani Train Stationtrain
15h 17m฿1,371–4,749Train, train to Kuala Lumpur International Airport, fly to Hat Yai
- Take the train from Gemas to Bdr Tasek Selatantrain
- Take the train from Bandar Tasik Selatan to Klia T2train
- Fly from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Hat Yai (HDY)plane KUL - HDY
- Take the train from Hat Yai to Surat Thani Train Stationtrain
15h 1m฿2,247–7,259
Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Surat Thani (URT) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Gemas to Surat Thani is to train via Padang Besar which costs ฿250 - ฿1600 and takes 15h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Gemas to Surat Thani is to train and fly which takes 12h 14m and costs ฿4400 - ฿10000.
No, there is no direct bus from Gemas to Surat Thani station. However, there are services departing from Segamat and arriving at Surathani Talad Kaset Station via Terminal Bersepadu Selatan, Sadao Checkpoint and Hat Yai Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 18m.
No, there is no direct train from Gemas to Surat Thani station. However, there are services departing from Gemas and arriving at Surat Thani Train Station via Padang Besar. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 28m.
The distance between Gemas and Surat Thani is 1040 km. The road distance is 1008.2 km.
The best way to get from Gemas to Surat Thani without a car is to train via Padang Besar which takes 15h 28m and costs ฿250 - ฿1600.
It takes approximately 15h 28m to get from Gemas to Surat Thani, including transfers.
Gemas to Surat Thani bus services, operated by KKKL Express, depart from Segamat station.
Gemas to Surat Thani train services, operated by KTM Intercity, depart from Gemas station.
The best way to get from Gemas to Surat Thani is to train via Padang Besar which takes 15h 28m and costs ฿250 - ฿1600. Alternatively, you can bus and Minivan, which costs ฿2400 - ฿3400 and takes 19h 18m.
What companies run services between Gemas, Malaysia and Surat Thani, Thailand?
You can take a train from Gemas to Surathani Talad Kaset Station via Padang Besar, Padang Besar, Surat Thani Train Station, and Surat Thani station in around 15h 28m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Gemas to Surathani Talad Kaset Station via Segamat, Segamat, Terminal Bersepadu Selatan, Danok, Sadao Checkpoint, Hat Yai Bus Terminal 1, and Hat Yai Bus Terminal in around 19h 18m.
- Website
- airasia.com
Flights from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Krabi Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿1,600–5,500
Flights from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Phuket International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿1,600–3,800
Flights from Singapore Changi Airport to Krabi Airport via Kuala Lumpur International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿2,900–7,500
Flights from Singapore Changi Airport to Phuket International Airport via Kuala Lumpur International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿1,500–6,500
Flights from Singapore Changi Airport to Phuket International Airport via Penang
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ฿1,500–6,500
Flights from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Alor Setar
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿1,000–2,700
- Website
- singaporeair.com
Flights from Singapore Changi Airport to Krabi Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿2,600–6,500
Flights from Singapore Changi Airport to Phuket International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 1m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿2,000–5,000
Flights from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Alor Setar
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- ฿1,500–3,300
- Website
- malaysiaairlines.com
Flights from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Krabi Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿2,700–7,500
Flights from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Phuket International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿2,200–7,500
Flights from Singapore Changi Airport to Krabi Airport via Kuala Lumpur International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿3,100–8,000
Flights from Singapore Changi Airport to Phuket International Airport via Kuala Lumpur International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Monday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ฿3,500–7,000
Flights from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Alor Setar
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿1,500–3,300
- Website
- fireflyz.com.my
Flights from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Krabi Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿2,700–7,500
Flights from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Phuket International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿2,200–7,500
Flights from Singapore Changi Airport to Phuket International Airport via Kuala Lumpur International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Monday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ฿3,500–7,000
Flights from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Alor Setar
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿1,500–3,300
- Website
- flyscoot.com
Flights from Singapore Changi Airport to Krabi Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿2,600–6,500
Flights from Singapore Changi Airport to Phuket International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿2,000–4,900
- Website
- airasia.com
Flights from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Surat Thani via Don Muang
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿2,600–9,000
Flights from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Surat Thani via Hat Yai, Don Muang
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿3,100–9,000
Flights from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Hat Yai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿2,000–4,400
- Website
- vietjetair.com
Flights from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Surat Thani via Suvarnabhumi
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿3,600–13,000
- Website
- lionairthai.com
Flights from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Surat Thani via Don Muang
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿2,700–9,000
Flights from Singapore Changi Airport to Phuket International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ฿4,300–9,000
- Website
- malindoair.com
Flights from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Phuket International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿2,000–4,400
- Phone
- +603 - 9779 1200
- [email protected]
- Website
- KTMB
Train from Gemas to Padang Besar
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 44m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ฿140–650
- Website
- KTMB
- Shuttle
- ฿140–210
- Express
- ฿460–650
Train from Gemas to Bdr Tasek Selatan
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ฿30–230
- Website
- KTMB
- Shuttle
- ฿30–50
- Express
- ฿160–230
Train from Gemas to Padang Besar
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 44m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ฿140–650
- Website
- KTMB
- Shuttle
- ฿140–210
- Express
- ฿460–650
Train from Gemas to Bdr Tasek Selatan
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ฿30–230
- Website
- KTMB
- Shuttle
- ฿30–50
- Express
- ฿160–230
Train from Gemas to Bdr Tasek Selatan
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ฿30–230
- Website
- KTMB
- Shuttle
- ฿30–50
- Express
- ฿160–230
Train from Gemas to Jb Sentral
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ฿40–250
- Website
- KTMB
- Shuttle
- ฿40–60
- Express
- ฿170–250
Train from Gemas to Jb Sentral
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ฿40–250
- Website
- KTMB
- Shuttle
- ฿40–60
- Express
- ฿170–250
Train from Gemas to Bdr Tasek Selatan
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ฿30–230
- Website
- KTMB
- Shuttle
- ฿30–50
- Express
- ฿160–230
Tram from Anak Bukit to Padang Besar
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ฿14–150
- Website
- KTMB
- Shuttle
- ฿14–21
- Express
- ฿100–150
Train from Gemas to Bdr Tasek Selatan
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ฿30–230
- Website
- KTMB
- Shuttle
- ฿30–50
- Express
- ฿160–230
- Phone
- 1690
- [email protected]
- Website
- railway.co.th
Train from Padang Besar to Surat Thani Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 41m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿110–900
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- railway.co.th
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿600–900
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- ฿160–200
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿110–150
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- ฿390–420
Train from Padang Besar Malaysia to Surat Thani Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿110–900
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- railway.co.th
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿600–900
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- ฿160–200
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿110–150
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- ฿390–430
Train from Padang Besar to Surat Thani Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 41m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿110–900
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- railway.co.th
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿600–900
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- ฿160–200
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿110–150
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- ฿390–420
Train from Hat Yai to Surat Thani Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 49m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ฿100–900
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- railway.co.th
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿600–900
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- ฿150–190
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿100–130
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- ฿370–400
- Phone
- +603 - 9779 1200
- [email protected]
- Website
- KTM
Train from Gemas to Butterworth
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 28m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ฿695
- Website
- KTM
- Silver
- ฿420–460
- Gold
- ฿695
- Platinum
- ฿930–980
- Phone
- +603 2267 8000
- [email protected]
- Website
- KLIA Ekspres
Train from Bandar Tasik Selatan to Klia T2
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ฿45–550
- Website
- KLIA Ekspres
Train from Bandar Tasik Selatan to Klia T2
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ฿45–550
- Website
- KLIA Ekspres
Train from Bandar Tasik Selatan to Klia T2
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ฿45–550
- Website
- KLIA Ekspres
Train from Bandar Tasik Selatan to Klia T2
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ฿45–550
- Website
- KLIA Ekspres
Train from Bandar Tasik Selatan to Klia T2
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ฿45–550
- Website
- KLIA Ekspres
- Phone
- +66 2 269 1069
- [email protected]
- Website
- KST Travel
Bus from 7 Eleven Chulia St to Surat Thani Kaset 2 Market
- Ave. Duration
- 10h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿1,250
- Website
- KST Travel
- Phone
- 012-708 2999
- [email protected]
- Website
- kkklexpress.com
Bus from Segamat to Terminal Bersepadu Selatan
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 36m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ฿180–360
- Schedules at
- kkklexpress.com
- Book at
- easybook.com
- Phone
- 603-62637668
- Website
- Alisan Golden Coach Express
Bus from Terminal Bersepadu Selatan to Danok
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 3m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ฿850–1,400
- Website
- Alisan Golden Coach Express
- Phone
- +66 2 295 1095
- [email protected]
- Website
- Zee Zenith Travel
Bus from Sadao Checkpoint to Hat Yai Bus Terminal 1
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿1,200
- Schedules at
- Zee Zenith Travel
Bus from Hat Yai Bus Terminal to Surathani Talad Kaset Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ฿235
- Phone
- +66 2 296 1096
- [email protected]
- Website
- Pattana Tour
Bus from Ao Nang McDonalds to Pattana tour Travel And transport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿250
- Schedules at
- Pattana Tour
Bus from Ao Nang McDonalds to Pattana tour Travel And transport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿250
- Schedules at
- Pattana Tour
- Website
- PP Service
Bus from Surin Transfer to Surat City Agricural Market 2
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿1,000
- Schedules at
- PP Service
Bus from Surin Transfer to Surat City Agricural Market 2
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿1,000
- Schedules at
- PP Service
- Phone
- +65 6295 9009
- [email protected]
- Website
- transtar.travel
Bus from Johor Bahru CIQ to Expo Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ฿130–600
- Schedules at
- transtar.travel
Bus from Johor Bahru CIQ to Expo Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ฿130–600
- Schedules at
- transtar.travel
- 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
- ฿15–17
- Schedules at
- penangport.com.my
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Booking & Getting There
Gemas to Surat Thani bus services, operated by KKKL Express, arrive at Terminal Bersepadu Selatan station.
Surat Thani is 1h behind Gemas. It is currently 3:43 PM in Gemas and 2:43 PM in Surat Thani.
Gemas to Surat Thani train services, operated by KTM Intercity, arrive at Padang Besar station.
Yes, the driving distance between Gemas to Surat Thani is 1008 km. It takes approximately 12h 35m to drive from Gemas to Surat Thani.
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