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How to get fromIpoh to Songkhlaby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Ipoh to Songkhla by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train via Padang Besar

    best
    1. Take the train from Ipoh to Padang Besartrain train Ets
    2. Take the train from Padang Besar to Hat Yaitrain train 46
    6h 24m
    ฿1,117–1,703

  2. Bus via George Town

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Terminal Meru Raya to Terminal Sungai Nibongbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Bas Sungai Nibong to Hat Yaibus bus
    9h 11m
    ฿955–1,244

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Meru Raya to Hat Yai Stationbus bus Terminal Meru Raya
    8h 46m
    ฿1,445–1,700

  4. Drive  363.8 km

    1. Drive from Ipoh to Songkhlacar car 363.8 km
    4h 25m
    ฿1,394–2,013

  5. Fly, bus

    1. Fly from Ipoh (IPH) to Hat Yai (HDY)plane plane IPH - HDY
    2. Take the bus from Hat Yai Airport to Songkhla Transferbus bus
    6h 20m
    ฿7,393–12,199

  6. Train

    1. Take the train from Ipoh to Hat Yaitrain train Ets
    9h 4m
    ฿1,077–1,389

Ipoh (IPH) to Hat Yai (HDY) flights

Calendar13Weekly Planes
Duration6h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket฿3,878Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 389.4 km
  • Duration: 6h 24m

What companies run services between Ipoh, Malaysia and Songkhla, Thailand?

You can take a train from Ipoh to Songkhla Transfer via Padang Besar, Padang Besar, Hat Yai, and Hat Yai station in around 6h 24m. Alternatively, Express Kesatuan operates a bus from Terminal Meru Raya to Hat Yai Station twice daily. Tickets cost ฿440–700 and the journey takes 7h.

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