What is the cheapest way to get from Hat Yai to Kangar?

The cheapest way to get from Hat Yai to Kangar is to Minivan which costs RM 9 - RM 40 and takes 3h 33m.

What is the fastest way to get from Hat Yai to Kangar?

The fastest way to get from Hat Yai to Kangar is to drive which takes 1h 21m and costs RM 35 - RM 60.

Is there a direct bus between Hat Yai and Kangar?

No, there is no direct bus from Hat Yai to Kangar. However, there are services departing from Hat Yai Bus Terminal and arriving at Kompleks Islam Perlis via Sma Almaad. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 33m.

How far is it from Hat Yai to Kangar?

The distance between Hat Yai and Kangar is 87 km. The road distance is 83.4 km.

How do I travel from Hat Yai to Kangar without a car?

The best way to get from Hat Yai to Kangar without a car is to train and bus which takes 2h 49m and costs RM 4 - RM 55.

How long does it take to get from Hat Yai to Kangar?

It takes approximately 2h 49m to get from Hat Yai to Kangar, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Hat Yai to Kangar bus from?

Hat Yai to Kangar bus services, operated by Local Minivan Thailand, depart from Hat Yai Bus Terminal station.

Where does the Hat Yai to Kangar bus arrive?

Hat Yai to Kangar bus services, operated by Local Minivan Thailand, arrive at Padang Besar station.

What is the time difference between Hat Yai and Kangar?

Kangar is 1h ahead of Hat Yai. It is currently 6:00 AM in Hat Yai and 7:00 AM in Kangar.

Can I drive from Hat Yai to Kangar?

Yes, the driving distance between Hat Yai to Kangar is 83 km. It takes approximately 1h 21m to drive from Hat Yai to Kangar.

Where can I stay near Kangar?

There are 359+ hotels available in Kangar.

Hat Yai to Kangar - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, Minivan, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Hat Yai to Kangar by train, bus, or car

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Train, bus
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1. Take the train from Hat Yai to Padang Besartrain
2. Take the train from Padang Besar to Arautrain
3. Take the bus from Sma Almaad to Kompleks Islam Perlisbus R14
2h 49m
RM 4–51
Minivan
1. Take the bus from Hat Yai Bus Terminal to Padang Besarbus
3h 33m
RM 9–40
Drive 83.4 km
1. Drive from Hat Yai to Kangarcar 83.4 km
1h 21m
RM 39–56
Minivan via Padang Besar
1. Take the bus from Hat Yai Bus Terminal to Padang Besarbus
3h 43m
RM 9–40

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Distance: 86.5 km
Duration: 2h 49m

What companies run services between Hat Yai, Thailand and Kangar, Malaysia?

Local Minivan Thailand operates a bus from Hat Yai Bus Terminal to Padang Besar every 4 hours. Tickets cost RM 7 and the journey takes 1h 20m.

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