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

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

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Ipoh (IPH) to Hat Yai (HDY)plane plane IPH - HDY
    5h 41m
    ฿6,253–11,059

  2. Train via Hat Yai

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Ipoh to Hat Yaitrain train Ets
    2. Take the train from Hat Yai to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain train 32
    24h 12m
    ฿394–1,313

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Ipoh to Padang Besartrain train Ets
    2. Take the train from Padang Besar Malaysia to Bang Bamrutrain train 46
    20h 23m
    ฿999–1,291

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Meru Raya to Terminal Sungai Nibongbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sungai Nibong Bus Stop to Mochit Terminalbus bus Sungai Nibong Bus Stop - Mochit Terminal
    27h 25m
    ฿2,482–2,628

  5. Drive  1,258.1 km

    1. Drive from Ipoh to Bangkokcar car 1,258.1 km
    17h 10m
    ฿4,819–6,961

  6. 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 Hua Lamphongtrain train 38 Sungai Kolok - Hua Lamphong - Class II Sleeper AC
    27h 15m
    ฿762–1,623

Ipoh (IPH) to Hat Yai (HDY) flights

Calendar13Weekly Planes
Duration6h 21mAverage Duration
Ticket฿3,878Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 287.9 km
  • Duration: 5h 41m

What companies run services between Ipoh, Malaysia and Thailand?

Scoot Tigerair flies from Ipoh (IPH) to Hat Yai (HDY) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Ipoh to The Government Lottery Office via Padang Besar Malaysia, Bang Bamru, and Changchui in around 20h 23m.

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