There are 4 ways to get from Hat Yai to Tapah by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Hat Yai to Padang Besartrain
- Take the train from Padang Besar to Tapah Roadtrain Ets
5h 36mRM 22–82Bus
- Take the bus from Hat Yai to Terminal Meru Rayabus
- Take the bus from Terminal Meru Raya to Bidorbus AmanJaya Ipoh
9h 59mRM 70–127Drive 389.6 km
- Drive from Hat Yai to Tapahcar 389.6 km
4h 29mRM 181–261Train via Ipoh
- Take the train from Hat Yai to Ipohtrain Ets
- Take the train from Ipoh to Tapah Roadtrain Ets
10h 27mRM 22–80
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Hat Yai to Tapah is to train via Ipoh which costs RM 22 - RM 80 and takes 10h 27m.
The fastest way to get from Hat Yai to Tapah is to drive which takes 4h 29m and costs RM 180 - RM 270.
No, there is no direct bus from Hat Yai to Tapah. However, there are services departing from Hat Yai and arriving at Tapah via Terminal Meru Raya and Bidor. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 59m.
No, there is no direct train from Hat Yai to Tapah. However, there are services departing from Hat Yai and arriving at Tapah Road via Padang Besar. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 36m.
The distance between Hat Yai and Tapah is 418 km. The road distance is 389.6 km.
The best way to get from Hat Yai to Tapah without a car is to train which takes 5h 36m and costs RM 22 - RM 85.
It takes approximately 5h 36m to get from Hat Yai to Tapah, including transfers.
Hat Yai to Tapah bus services, operated by Sri Maju, depart from Hat Yai station.
Hat Yai to Tapah train services, operated by State Railway of Thailand, depart from Hat Yai station.
The best way to get from Hat Yai to Tapah is to train which takes 5h 36m and costs RM 22 - RM 85. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs RM 70 - RM 130 and takes 9h 59m.
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 to Tapah via Terminal Meru Raya and Bidor in around 9h 59m.
- 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 31–34
- Phone
- +60 5-253 8898
- [email protected]
- Website
- Sri Maju
Bus from Hat Yai to Terminal Meru Raya
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 46m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- RM 60–100
- Website
- Sri Maju
Bus from Terminal Meru Raya to Bidor
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 6–21
- Website
- Sri Maju
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More Questions & Answers
Hat Yai to Tapah bus services, operated by Sri Maju, arrive at Terminal Meru Raya station.
Tapah is 1h ahead of Hat Yai. It is currently 2:40 PM in Hat Yai and 3:40 PM in Tapah.
Hat Yai to Tapah train services, operated by State Railway of Thailand, arrive at Padang Besar station.
Yes, the driving distance between Hat Yai to Tapah is 390 km. It takes approximately 4h 29m to drive from Hat Yai to Tapah.
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