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How to get fromHat Yai to Tapahby train, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Hat Yai to Tapah by train, bus, or car

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Hat Yai to Padang Besar Malaysiatrain train 45
    2. Take the train from Padang Besar to Tapah Roadtrain train Ets
    5h 36m
    RM 22–82

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Hat Yai Hotel Transfer to AmanJaya Bus Terminalbus bus Hat Yai Hotel Transfer - AmanJaya Bus Terminal
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Meru Raya to Bidorbus bus AmanJaya Ipoh
    7h 58m
    RM 136–152

  3. Drive  389.6 km

    1. Drive from Hat Yai to Tapahcar car 389.6 km
    4h 29m
    RM 181–261

  4. Bus via Hat Yai

    1. Take the bus from Hat Yai to Terminal Meru Rayabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Meru Raya to Bidorbus bus AmanJaya Ipoh
    9h 59m
    RM 64–126

  5. Train via Ipoh

    1. Take the train from Hat Yai to Ipohtrain train Ets
    2. Take the train from Ipoh to Tapah Roadtrain train Ets
    10h 27m
    RM 22–80

Hat Yai to Tapah by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration7h 58mAverage Duration
TicketRM 136Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 417.7 km
  • Duration: 5h 36m

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

You can take a train from Hat Yai to Tapah via Padang Besar and Tapah Road in around 5h 36m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hat Yai Hotel Transfer to Tapah via Terminal Meru Raya and Bidor in around 7h 58m.

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