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How to get fromGeorge Town to Yalaby car ferry, tram, train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from George Town to Yala by car ferry, tram, train, bus, or car

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  1. Car ferry, tram, train

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    1. Take the carferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    2. Take the tram from Butterworth to Padang Besartram tram
    3. Take the train from Padang Besar Malaysia to Hat Yaitrain train 46
    4. Take the train from Hat Yai to Yalatrain train 171
    6h 58m
    ฿97–1,296

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from 7 Eleven Chulia St to Hat Yai Bus Stationbus bus 7 Eleven Chulia St - Hat Yai Bus Station
    2. Take the bus from Hat Yai Bus Terminal to Yalabus bus Hat Yai Bus Terminal - Yala
    7h 30m
    ฿1,451–1,501

  3. Car ferry, drive

    1. Take the carferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    2. Drive from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Yalacar car
    3h 37m
    ฿816–1,316

  4. Mini Van, Mini Bus, bus

    1. Take the bus from Komtar Bus Terminal to Hat Yaibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Hat Yai Bus Station to Pattani Bus Stationbus bus 491
    3. Take the bus from Pattani Bus Station to Yalabus bus
    8h 6m
    ฿890–937

  5. Drive  233.6 km

    1. Drive from George Town to Yalacar car 233.6 km
    3h 29m
    ฿895–1,293

George Town to Yala by car ferry, tram, and train

Calendar56Weekly Services
Duration6h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket฿97Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 328.1 km
  • Duration: 6h 58m

What companies run services between George Town, Malaysia and Yala, Thailand?

You can take a bus from 7 Eleven Chulia St to Yala via Hat Yai Bus Terminal in around 7h 30m.

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