There are 4 ways to get from Hat Yai to Kangar by bus, car, or train
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Minivan, drive
best- Take the bus from Hat Yai to Danokbus
- Drive from Danok to Kangarcar
1h 40mRM 30–40Train
cheapest- Take the train from Hat Yai to Padang Besartrain
- Take the train from Padang Besar to Arautrain Padang Besar
1h 40mRM 22–57Drive 83.4 km
- Drive from Hat Yai to Kangarcar 83.4 km
1h 21mRM 39–56Minivan
- Take the bus from Hat Yai Bus Terminal to Padang Besarbus
2h 34mRM 27–47
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Hat Yai to Kangar is to Minivan and drive which costs RM 29 - RM 40 and takes 1h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Hat Yai to Kangar is to drive which takes 1h 21m and costs RM 35 - RM 60.
No, there is no direct bus from Hat Yai to Kangar. However, there are services departing from Hat Yai Bus Terminal and arriving at Padang Besar via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 34m.
No, there is no direct train from Hat Yai to Kangar. However, there are services departing from Hat Yai and arriving at Arau via Padang Besar. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 40m.
The distance between Hat Yai and Kangar is 100 km. The road distance is 83.4 km.
The best way to get from Hat Yai to Kangar without a car is to train which takes 1h 40m and costs RM 22 - RM 60.
It takes approximately 1h 40m to get from Hat Yai to Kangar, including transfers.
Hat Yai to Kangar bus services, operated by Local Minivan Thailand, depart from Hat Yai Bus Terminal station.
Hat Yai to Kangar train services, operated by State Railway of Thailand, depart from Hat Yai station.
The best way to get from Hat Yai to Kangar is to train which takes 1h 40m and costs RM 22 - RM 60. Alternatively, you can Minivan, which costs RM 27 - RM 50 and takes 2h 34m.
What companies run services between Hat Yai, Thailand and Kangar, Malaysia?
You can take a train from Hat Yai to Kangar via Padang Besar and Arau in around 1h 40m. Alternatively, 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.
- 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
Bus from Hat Yai Bus Terminal to Padang Besar
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 7
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Booking & Getting There
Hat Yai to Kangar bus services, operated by Local Minivan Thailand, arrive at Padang Besar station.
Kangar is 1h ahead of Hat Yai. It is currently 2:29 AM in Hat Yai and 3:29 AM in Kangar.
Hat Yai to Kangar train services, operated by State Railway of Thailand, arrive at Padang Besar station.
Yes, the driving distance between Hat Yai to Kangar is 83 km. It takes approximately 1h 21m to drive from Hat Yai to Kangar.
There are 356+ hotels available in Kangar.