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How to get fromHat Yai to Kuantanby train, tram, plane, bus, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Hat Yai to Kuantan by train, tram, plane, bus, or car

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  1. Train, tram to Alor Setar, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from Hat Yai to Padang Besartrain train
    2. Take the tram from Padang Besar to Anak Bukittram tram
    3. Fly from Alor Setar (AOR) to Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Airport (KUA)plane plane AOR - KUA
    7h 42m
    RM 397–1,205

  2. Train, bus via Padang Besar

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Hat Yai to Padang Besartrain train
    2. Take the train from Padang Besar to Bdr Tasek Selatantrain train Ets
    3. Take the bus from Terminal Bersepadu Selatan to UMP Gambangbus bus
    13h 7m
    RM 40–121

  3. Minivan, bus

    1. Take the bus from Hat Yai to Danokbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Danok to Terminal Bersepadu Selatanbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Terminal Bersepadu Selatan to UMP Gambangbus bus
    13h 43m
    RM 136–209

  4. Drive  632.9 km

    1. Drive from Hat Yai to Kuantancar car 632.9 km
    8h 26m
    RM 294–424

  5. Fly from Hat Yai

    1. Fly from Hat Yai (HDY) to Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Airport (KUA)plane plane HDY - KUA
    9h 27m
    RM 742–1,152

  6. Mini Bus, bus, Minivan

    1. Take the bus from Hat Yai Bus Station to Pattani Bus Stationbus bus 491
    2. Take the bus from Pattani Bus Station to Yalabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Yala to Sungai Kolokbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Rantau Panjang to Kuantanbus bus
    15h 49m
    RM 68–157

  7. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Hat Yai to Kl Sentraltrain train Ets
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Bersepadu Selatan to UMP Gambangbus bus
    18h 55m
    RM 43–111

Alor Setar (AOR) to Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Airport (KUA) flights

Calendar5Weekly Planes
Duration4h 20mAverage Duration
TicketRM 343Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 540 km
  • Duration: 7h 42m

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

You can take a bus from Hat Yai to Masjid Negeri Pahang via Danok, Terminal Bersepadu Selatan, and Kediaman Ump 3 in around 13h 43m. Alternatively, Thai AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Hat Yai (HDY) to Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Airport (KUA) 3 times a day.

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