There are 5 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 Besar Malaysiatrain 45
- Take the train from Padang Besar to Kuala Kangsartrain Ets
4h 15mRM 7–57Bus
- Take the bus from Hat Yai Hotel Transfer to AmanJaya Bus Terminalbus Hat Yai Hotel Transfer - AmanJaya Bus Terminal
- Take the bus from Medan Kidd to Kuala Kangsarbus A31a
7h 36mRM 134–139Drive 306.3 km
- Drive from Hat Yai to Kuala Kangsarcar 306.3 km
3h 33mRM 170–245Minivan, train
- Take the bus from Hat Yai Bus Terminal to Padang Besarbus
- Take the train from Padang Besar to Bukit Tengahtrain
- Take the train from Bukit Tengah to Kuala Kangsartrain
6h 8mRM 71–96Train
- Take the train from Hat Yai to Taipingtrain Ets
8hRM 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.
The fastest way to get from Hat Yai to Kuala Kangsar is to drive which takes 3h 33m and costs RM 160 - RM 250.
No, there is no direct bus from Hat Yai to Kuala Kangsar. However, there are services departing from Hat Yai Hotel Transfer and arriving at Kuala Kangsar via Terminal Meru Raya and Medan Kidd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 36m.
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 15m.
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 15m and costs RM 7 - RM 60.
It takes approximately 4h 15m to get from Hat Yai to Kuala Kangsar, including transfers.
Hat Yai to Kuala Kangsar bus services, operated by Zee Zenith Travel, depart from Hat Yai Hotel Transfer 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 15m and costs RM 7 - RM 60. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs RM 130 - RM 140 and takes 7h 36m.
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 15m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hat Yai Hotel Transfer to Kuala Kangsar via Terminal Meru Raya and Medan Kidd in around 7h 36m.
- Phone
- 1690
- [email protected]
- Website
- railway.co.th
Train from Hat Yai to Padang Besar Malaysia
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- 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 11–14
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- RM 1–3
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- RM 30–33
- Phone
- +603 - 9779 1200
- [email protected]
- Website
- KTMB
Train from Hat Yai to Padang Besar Malaysia
- 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 30m
- 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
- Phone
- +603 - 9779 1200
- [email protected]
- Website
- KTM Intercity
Train from Padang Besar to Bukit Tengah
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 44m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 40–55
- Website
- KTM Intercity
Train from Bukit Tengah to Kuala Kangsar
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 25–35
- Website
- KTM Intercity
- Phone
- +66 2 295 1095
- [email protected]
- Website
- Zee Zenith Travel
Bus from Hat Yai Hotel Transfer to AmanJaya Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 126
- Schedules at
- Zee Zenith Travel
- Phone
- 05-255 1128
- [email protected]
- Website
- peraktransit.com.my
Bus from Medan Kidd to Kuala Kangsar
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 6–9
- Schedules at
- peraktransit.com.my
Bus from Hat Yai Bus Terminal to Padang Besar
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 6
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Booking & Getting There
Hat Yai to Kuala Kangsar bus services, operated by Zee Zenith Travel, arrive at AmanJaya Bus Terminal station.
Kuala Kangsar is 1h ahead of Hat Yai. It is currently 3:24 AM in Hat Yai and 4:24 AM in Kuala Kangsar.
Hat Yai to Kuala Kangsar train services, operated by State Railway of Thailand, arrive at Padang Besar Malaysia 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.
Book your Hat Yai to Kuala Kangsar train tickets online with 12go.asia.
Book your Hat Yai to Kuala Kangsar bus tickets online with 12go.asia.
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