There are 4 ways to get from Hat Yai to Kuala Kangsar by train, bus, or car
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Train via Padang Besar
best- Take the train from Hat Yai to Padang Besartrain
- Take the train from Padang Besar to Kuala Kangsartrain Ets
4h 16mRM 7–57Minivan, bus
- Take the bus from Hat Yai to Danokbus
- Take the bus from Changlun to Kuala Kangsarbus
7h 45mRM 107–109Drive 306.3 km
- Drive from Hat Yai to Kuala Kangsarcar 306.3 km
3h 33mRM 142–205Train
- Take the train from Hat Yai to Taipingtrain Ets
8h 2mRM 8–55
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Hat Yai to Kuala Kangsar is to train which costs RM 8 - RM 55 and takes 8h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Hat Yai to Kuala Kangsar is to drive which takes 3h 33m and costs RM 140 - RM 210.
No, there is no direct bus from Hat Yai to Kuala Kangsar. However, there are services departing from Hat Yai and arriving at Kuala Kangsar via Bukit Kayu Hitam and Changlun. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 45m.
No, there is no direct train from Hat Yai to Kuala Kangsar. However, there are services departing from Hat Yai and arriving at Kuala Kangsar via Padang Besar. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 16m.
The distance between Hat Yai and Kuala Kangsar is 307 km. The road distance is 306.3 km.
The best way to get from Hat Yai to Kuala Kangsar without a car is to train via Padang Besar which takes 4h 16m and costs RM 7 - RM 60.
It takes approximately 4h 16m to get from Hat Yai to Kuala Kangsar, including transfers.
Hat Yai to Kuala Kangsar bus services, operated by Local Minivan Thailand, depart from Hat Yai station.
Hat Yai to Kuala Kangsar train services, operated by State Railway of Thailand, depart from Hat Yai station.
The best way to get from Hat Yai to Kuala Kangsar is to train via Padang Besar which takes 4h 16m and costs RM 7 - RM 60. Alternatively, you can Minivan and bus, which costs RM 106 - RM 109 and takes 7h 45m.
What companies run services between Hat Yai, Thailand and Kuala Kangsar, Malaysia?
You can take a train from Hat Yai to Kuala Kangsar via Padang Besar in around 4h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hat Yai to Kuala Kangsar via Danok, Bukit Kayu Hitam, and Changlun in around 7h 45m.
- 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
Train from Padang Besar to Kuala Kangsar
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 6–40
- Website
- KTMB
- Shuttle
- RM 6–10
- Express
- RM 26–40
Train from Hat Yai to Taiping
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 27m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 7–40
- Website
- KTMB
- Shuttle
- RM 7–11
- Express
- RM 28–40
Bus from Hat Yai to Danok
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 10
- Phone
- 019-627 9129
- [email protected]
- Website
- Sani Express
Bus from Changlun to Kuala Kangsar
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 95
- Website
- Sani Express
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Booking & Getting There
Hat Yai to Kuala Kangsar bus services, operated by Local Minivan Thailand, arrive at Danok station.
Kuala Kangsar is 1h ahead of Hat Yai. It is currently 12:12 AM in Hat Yai and 1:12 AM in Kuala Kangsar.
Hat Yai to Kuala Kangsar train services, operated by State Railway of Thailand, arrive at Padang Besar station.
Yes, the driving distance between Hat Yai to Kuala Kangsar is 306 km. It takes approximately 3h 33m to drive from Hat Yai to Kuala Kangsar.
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