There are 5 ways to get from Hat Yai Airport (HDY) to Butterworth by train, tram, bus, rideshare, car, or car ferry
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, tram
best- Take the train from Hat Yai to Padang Besartrain
- Take the tram from Padang Besar to Butterworthtram Padang Besar Line
4h 52mRM 12–53Minivan, bus
- Take the bus from Hat Yai to Danokbus
- Take the bus from Bukit Kayu Hitam to Butterworthbus
5h 41mRM 31Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Hat Yai-HDY to Butterworth197.9 km
2h 31mDrive 197.9 km
- Drive from Hat Yai Airport (HDY) to Butterworthcar 197.9 km
2h 31mRM 91–131Bus, car ferry
- Take the bus from Hat Yai to Prangin Mallbus
- Take the carferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry
7h 12mRM 70–71
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Hat Yai Airport (HDY) to Butterworth is to Minivan and bus which costs RM 32 and takes 5h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Hat Yai Airport (HDY) to Butterworth is to drive which takes 2h 31m and costs RM 90 - RM 140.
No, there is no direct bus from Hat Yai Airport (HDY) to Butterworth. However, there are services departing from Hat Yai Airport and arriving at Butterworth via Hat Yai and Bukit Kayu Hitam. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 41m.
No, there is no direct train from Hat Yai Airport (HDY) to Butterworth. However, there are services departing from Hat Yai and arriving at Butterworth via Padang Besar. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 52m.
The distance between Hat Yai Airport (HDY) and Butterworth is 228 km. The road distance is 197.9 km.
The best way to get from Hat Yai Airport (HDY) to Butterworth without a car is to train and tram which takes 4h 52m and costs RM 12 - RM 55.
It takes approximately 4h 52m to get from Hat Yai Airport (HDY) to Butterworth, including transfers.
Hat Yai Airport (HDY) to Butterworth bus services, operated by Local Minivan Thailand, depart from Hat Yai station.
Hat Yai Airport (HDY) to Butterworth train services, operated by State Railway of Thailand, depart from Hat Yai station.
Hat Yai Airport (HDY) to Butterworth bus services, operated by Local Minivan Thailand, arrive at Danok station.
What companies run services between Hat Yai Airport (HDY), Thailand and Butterworth, Malaysia?
You can take a bus from Hat Yai Airport to Butterworth via Kim Yong Market, Hat Yai, Danok, and Bukit Kayu Hitam in around 5h 41m.
- Phone
- 1690
- [email protected]
- Website
- railway.co.th
Train from Hat Yai to Padang Besar
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- RM 1–110
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- railway.co.th
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- RM 75–110
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- RM 12–15
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- RM 1–3
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- RM 31–34
- Phone
- +603 - 9779 1200
- [email protected]
- Website
- KTMB
Train from Hat Yai to Padang Besar
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 1–17
- Website
- KTMB
- Shuttle
- RM 1–2
- Express
- RM 11–17
Tram from Padang Besar to Butterworth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 4–29
- Website
- KTMB
- Shuttle
- RM 4–7
- Express
- RM 20–29
Bus from Hat Yai to Danok
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 10
- Phone
- +603 7728 8789
- [email protected]
- Website
- 12go.asia
Bus from Bukit Kayu Hitam to Butterworth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 3m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 14
- Book at
- easybook.com
- Phone
- 019 - 545 3888
- [email protected]
- Website
- behtravelandtour.com
Bus from Hat Yai to Prangin Mall
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 23m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- RM 60
- Schedules at
- behtravelandtour.com
- Phone
- 04-375 2400
- [email protected]
- Website
- penangport.com.my
Car ferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 2
- Schedules at
- penangport.com.my
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Hat Yai-HDY to Butterworth
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Butterworth is 1h ahead of Hat Yai Airport (HDY). It is currently 7:58 AM in Hat Yai Airport (HDY) and 8:58 AM in Butterworth.
Hat Yai Airport (HDY) to Butterworth train services, operated by State Railway of Thailand, arrive at Padang Besar station.
Yes, the driving distance between Hat Yai Airport (HDY) to Butterworth is 198 km. It takes approximately 2h 31m to drive from Hat Yai Airport (HDY) to Butterworth.
There are 2541+ hotels available in Butterworth.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Hat Yai Airport (HDY) and Butterworth. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.









