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How to get fromHat Yai to Kota Baharuby train, bus, or car

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

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Hat Yai to Padang Besartrain train
    2. Take the train from Padang Besar to Kota Bharutrain train Ets
    5h 4m
    RM 10–151

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Hat Yai to Terminal Meru Rayabus bus
    8h 16m
    RM 63–119

  3. Drive 370.6 km

    1. Drive from Hat Yai to Kota Baharucar car 370.6 km
    4h 24m
    RM 171–247

  4. Minivan, train

    1. Take the bus from Hat Yai Bus Terminal to Padang Besarbus bus
    2. Take the train from Padang Besar to Bukit Mertajamtrain train
    3. Take the train from Bukit Mertajam to Kota Bharutrain train Ets
    6h 25m
    RM 45–90

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  • Distance: 363.8 km
  • Duration: 5h 4m

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

You can take a train from Hat Yai to Kota Bharu via Padang Besar in around 5h 4m. Alternatively, Sri Maju operates a bus from Hat Yai to Terminal Meru Raya twice daily. Tickets cost RM 60–100 and the journey takes 5h 46m. Express Kesatuan also services this route twice daily.

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