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How to get fromHat Yai to Kuchingby plane, train, tram, car, or car ferry

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There are 4 ways to get from Hat Yai to Kuching by plane, train, tram, car, or car ferry

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  1. Fly from Hat Yai

    best
    1. Fly from Hat Yai (HDY) to Kuching International Airport (KCH)plane plane HDY - KCH
    6h 45m
    RM 287–1,152

  2. Train, tram, car ferry to Penang International Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Hat Yai to Padang Besartrain train
    2. Take the tram from Padang Besar to Butterworthtram tram
    3. Take the carferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    4. Fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Kuching International Airport (KCH)plane plane PEN - KCH
    8h 21m
    RM 229–518

  3. Train, tram to Alor Setar, fly

    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 Kuching International Airport (KCH)plane plane AOR - KCH
    7h 16m
    RM 552–1,005

  4. Train, drive to Sultan Ismail Petra, fly

    1. Take the train from Hat Yai to Sungai Koloktrain train
    2. Drive from Sungai Kolok to Sultan Ismail Petra (KBR)car car
    3. Fly from Sultan Ismail Petra (KBR) to Kuching International Airport (KCH)plane plane KBR - KCH
    7h 44m
    RM 422–886

Hat Yai (HDY) to Kuching International Airport (KCH) flights

Calendar16Weekly Planes
Duration6h 58mAverage Duration
TicketRM 255Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,282 km
  • Duration: 6h 45m

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

Scoot Tigerair, Thai AirAsia, and three other airlines fly from Hat Yai (HDY) to Kuching International Airport (KCH) twice daily.

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