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How to get fromIpoh to Southern Thailandby train, bus, car, plane, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Ipoh to Southern Thailand by train, bus, car, plane, or taxi

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Ipoh to Bukit Mertajamtrain train
    2. Take the train from Bukit Mertajam to Padang Besartrain train
    3. Take the train from Padang Besar to Hat Yaitrain train
    4. Take the train from Hat Yai to Chauattrain train
    10h 34m
    ฿526–2,795

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Meru Raya to Hat Yai Stationbus bus Terminal Meru Raya
    2. Take the train from Hat Yai to Chauattrain train 38 Sungai Kolok - Hua Lamphong - Class II Sleeper AC
    10h 50m
    ฿685–1,771

  3. Drive 485.3 km

    1. Drive from Ipoh to Southern Thailandcar car 485.3 km
    6h 8m
    ฿1,819–2,627

  4. Fly, train

    1. Fly from Ipoh (IPH) to Hat Yai (HDY)plane plane IPH - HDY
    2. Take the train from Hat Yai to Chauattrain train
    8h 47m
    ฿5,942–11,076

  5. Bus, taxi

    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
    3. Take the bus from Hat Yai Bus Station to Nakhon Si Thammaratbus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Nakhon Si Thammarat to Southern Thailandtaxi taxi
    12h 13m
    ฿1,272–1,981

Ipoh (IPH) to Hat Yai (HDY) flights

Calendar11Weekly Planes
Duration4h 28mAverage Duration
Ticket฿4,319Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 484.2 km
  • Duration: 10h 34m

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

You can take a train from Ipoh to Southern Thailand via Bukit Mertajam, Padang Besar, Hat Yai, and Chauat in around 10h 34m.

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