There are 4 ways to get from Hat Yai to Butterworth by train, tram, bus, car, or car ferry
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Train, tram
best- Take the train from Hat Yai to Padang Besartrain
- Take the tram from Padang Besar to Butterworthtram Padang Besar Line
3h 13mRM 5–46Minivan, bus
- Take the bus from Hat Yai to Danokbus
- Take the bus from Bukit Kayu Hitam to Butterworthbus
4h 12mRM 24Drive 199.1 km
- Drive from Hat Yai to Butterworthcar 199.1 km
2h 26mRM 93–134Bus, 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
5h 13mRM 63–64
Hat Yai to Butterworth by train and tram
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Hat Yai to Butterworth is to Minivan and bus which costs RM 24 and takes 4h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Hat Yai to Butterworth is to drive which takes 2h 26m and costs RM 90 - RM 140.
No, there is no direct bus from Hat Yai to Butterworth. However, there are services departing from Hat Yai and arriving at Butterworth via Bukit Kayu Hitam. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 12m.
No, there is no direct train from Hat Yai to Butterworth. However, there are services departing from Hat Yai and arriving at Butterworth via Padang Besar. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 13m.
The distance between Hat Yai and Butterworth is 214 km. The road distance is 199.1 km.
The best way to get from Hat Yai to Butterworth without a car is to train and tram which takes 3h 13m and costs RM 5 - RM 50.
It takes approximately 3h 13m to get from Hat Yai to Butterworth, including transfers.
Hat Yai to Butterworth bus services, operated by Local Minivan Thailand, depart from Hat Yai station.
Hat Yai to Butterworth train services, operated by State Railway of Thailand, depart from Hat Yai station.
Hat Yai to Butterworth bus services, operated by Local Minivan Thailand, arrive at Danok station.
What companies run services between Hat Yai, Thailand and Butterworth, Malaysia?
You can take a bus from Hat Yai to Butterworth via Danok and Bukit Kayu Hitam in around 4h 12m.
- 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 30–34
Bus from Hat Yai to Danok
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 10
- 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
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Booking & Getting There
Butterworth is 1h ahead of Hat Yai. It is currently 12:17 AM in Hat Yai and 1:17 AM in Butterworth.
Hat Yai to Butterworth train services, operated by State Railway of Thailand, arrive at Padang Besar station.
Yes, the driving distance between Hat Yai to Butterworth is 199 km. It takes approximately 2h 26m to drive from Hat Yai to Butterworth.
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