There are 4 ways to get from Hat Yai to Kulim by train, bus, tram, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, bus
best- Take the train from Hat Yai to Padang Besartrain
- Take the train from Padang Besar to Sungai Petanitrain
- Take the bus from Sungai Petani to Kulimbus
4h 7mRM 20–78Minivan, tram, bus
- Take the bus from Hat Yai Bus Terminal to Padang Besarbus
- Take the tram from Padang Besar to Sungai Petanitram
- Take the bus from Sungai Petani to Kulimbus
5h 1mRM 25–47Drive 203.5 km
- Drive from Hat Yai to Kulimcar 203.5 km
2h 42mRM 95–137Minivan, bus
- Take the bus from Hat Yai to Danokbus
- Take the bus from Changlun to Kulimbus
5h 53mRM 65–67
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Hat Yai to Kulim is to Minivan and tram and bus which costs RM 25 - RM 50 and takes 5h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Hat Yai to Kulim is to drive which takes 2h 42m and costs RM 90 - RM 140.
No, there is no direct bus from Hat Yai to Kulim. However, there are services departing from Hat Yai and arriving at Kulim via Bukit Kayu Hitam and Changlun. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 53m.
The distance between Hat Yai and Kulim is 211 km. The road distance is 203.5 km.
The best way to get from Hat Yai to Kulim without a car is to train and bus which takes 4h 7m and costs RM 20 - RM 80.
It takes approximately 4h 7m to get from Hat Yai to Kulim, including transfers.
Hat Yai to Kulim bus services, operated by Local Minivan Thailand, depart from Hat Yai station.
Hat Yai to Kulim bus services, operated by Local Minivan Thailand, arrive at Danok station.
Kulim is 1h ahead of Hat Yai. It is currently 4:25 AM in Hat Yai and 5:25 AM in Kulim.
Yes, the driving distance between Hat Yai to Kulim is 204 km. It takes approximately 2h 42m to drive from Hat Yai to Kulim.
What companies run services between Hat Yai, Thailand and Kulim, Malaysia?
You can take a bus from Hat Yai to Kulim via Danok, Bukit Kayu Hitam, and Changlun in around 5h 53m.
- 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 30–34
- 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 Sungai Petani
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 7m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 3–25
- Website
- KTMB
- Shuttle
- RM 3–5
- Express
- RM 17–25
Tram from Padang Besar to Sungai Petani
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 3–25
- Website
- KTMB
- Shuttle
- RM 3–5
- Express
- RM 17–25
- Phone
- +603 - 9779 1200
- [email protected]
- Website
- KTM Intercity
Train from Padang Besar to Sungai Petani
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 17m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 30–45
- Website
- KTM Intercity
- Phone
- 019-627 9129
- [email protected]
- Website
- Sani Express
Bus from Sungai Petani to Kulim
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 16
- Website
- Sani Express
Bus from Sungai Petani to Kulim
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 16
- Website
- Sani Express
Bus from Changlun to Kulim
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 53
- Website
- Sani Express
Bus from Hat Yai Bus Terminal to Padang Besar
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 7
Bus from Hat Yai to Danok
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 10
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Booking & Getting There
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