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

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

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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
    7h 20m
    RM 678–982

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

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Hat Yai to Padang Besar Malaysiatrain 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 219–518

  3. Train, train to Alor Setar, fly

    1. Take the train from Hat Yai to Padang Besar Malaysiatrain train
    2. Take the train from Padang Besar to Alor Setartrain train
    3. Fly from Alor Setar (AOR) to Kuching International Airport (KCH)plane plane AOR - KCH
    9h 16m
    RM 504–918

  4. Train, bus to Sultan Ismail Petra, fly

    1. Take the train from Hat Yai to Sungai Koloktrain train
    2. Take the bus from Stesen Bas Rantau Panjang to Stesen Bas Kota Bharubus bus
    3. Fly from Sultan Ismail Petra (KBR) to Kuching International Airport (KCH)plane plane KBR - KCH
    9h 48m
    RM 398–862

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

Calendar30Weekly Planes
Duration5h 54mAverage Duration
TicketRM 272Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,282 km
  • Duration: 7h 20m

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

Scoot Tigerair, MASwings, and three other airlines fly from Hat Yai (HDY) to Kuching International Airport (KCH) 4 times a day.

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