There are 6 ways to get from Ipoh to Thailand by plane, train, bus, or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Ipoh (IPH) to Hat Yai (HDY)plane IPH - HDY
4h 56m฿6,005–10,736Train
cheapest- Take the train from Ipoh to Bukit Mertajamtrain
- Take the train from Bukit Mertajam to Padang Besartrain
- Take the train from Padang Besar to Hat Yaitrain
- Take the train from Hat Yai to Bang Bamrutrain
23h 57m฿673–2,657Train via Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal
- Take the train from Ipoh to Bukit Mertajamtrain
- Take the train from Bukit Mertajam to Padang Besartrain
- Take the train from Padang Besar to Hat Yaitrain
- Take the train from Hat Yai to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain
23h 2m฿696–2,684Bus
- Take the bus from Terminal Meru Raya to Terminal Sungai Nibongbus
- Take the bus from Terminal Bas Sungai Nibong to Hat Yaibus
- Take the bus from Hat Yai Bus Terminal to Southern Bus Terminal Bangkokbus
24h฿1,417–8,312Drive 1,256.9 km
- Drive from Ipoh to Bangkokcar 1,256.9 km
17h 15m฿4,729–6,831Bus, train
- Take the bus from Terminal Meru Raya to Hat Yai Stationbus Terminal Meru Raya
- Take the train from Hat Yai to Hua Lamphongtrain 38 Sungai Kolok - Hua Lamphong - Class II Sleeper AC
27h 15m฿849–1,585
Ipoh (IPH) to Hat Yai (HDY) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Ipoh to Thailand is to bus and train which costs ฿850 - ฿1600 and takes 27h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Ipoh to Thailand is to fly which takes 4h 56m and costs ฿6000 - ฿11000.
No, there is no direct bus from Ipoh to Thailand. However, there are services departing from Terminal Meru Raya and arriving at ก่อนอนุสาวรีย์ประชาธิปไตย;Before Democracy Monument via Terminal Bas Sungai Nibong, Hat Yai Bus Terminal and บรมราชชนนี 58;Borommaratchachonnani 58. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h.
No, there is no direct train from Ipoh to Thailand. However, there are services departing from Ipoh and arriving at MRT สามยอด;Mrt Sam Yot via Bukit Mertajam, Padang Besar, Hat Yai and MRT บางซื่อ;Mrt Bang Sue. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 2m.
The distance between Ipoh and Thailand is 288 km. The road distance is 1256.9 km.
The best way to get from Ipoh to Thailand without a car is to train via Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal which takes 23h 2m and costs ฿650 - ฿2700.
It takes approximately 4h 56m to get from Ipoh to Thailand, including transfers.
Ipoh to Thailand bus services, operated by Unititi express, depart from Terminal Meru Raya station.
Ipoh to Thailand train services, operated by KTM Komuter, depart from Ipoh station.
The best way to get from Ipoh to Thailand is to fly which takes 4h 56m and costs ฿6000 - ฿11000. Alternatively, you can train via Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal, which costs ฿650 - ฿2700 and takes 23h 2m, you could also bus, which costs ฿1400 - ฿8500 and takes 24h.
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 MRT สามยอด;Mrt Sam Yot via Bukit Mertajam, Padang Besar, Hat Yai, Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal, and MRT บางซื่อ;Mrt Bang Sue in around 23h 2m.
- Website
- flyscoot.com
Flights from Ipoh to Hat Yai via Singapore Changi
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿5,000–11,000
- Phone
- +603 - 9779 1200
- [email protected]
- Website
- ktmb.com.my
Train from Ipoh to Bukit Mertajam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ฿290–400
- Website
- https://www.ktmb.com.my/Komuter.html
Train from Bukit Mertajam to Padang Besar
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ฿320–440
- Website
- https://www.ktmb.com.my/Komuter.html
Train from Ipoh to Bukit Mertajam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ฿290–400
- Website
- https://www.ktmb.com.my/Komuter.html
Train from Bukit Mertajam to Padang Besar
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ฿320–440
- Website
- https://www.ktmb.com.my/Komuter.html
- Phone
- +603 - 9779 1200
- [email protected]
- Website
- ktmb.com.my
Train from Ipoh to Bukit Mertajam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ฿30–220
- Website
- https://www.ktmb.com.my
- Shuttle
- ฿30–45
- Express
- ฿150–220
Train from Ipoh to Bukit Mertajam
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ฿30–220
- Website
- https://www.ktmb.com.my
- Shuttle
- ฿30–45
- Express
- ฿150–220
- Phone
- 1690
- [email protected]
- Website
- dticket.railway.co.th
Train from Padang Besar to Hat Yai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ฿15–900
- Book at
- https://12go.asia/en/operator/thai-railways
- Website
- https://dticket.railway.co.th/DTicketPublicWeb/home/Home
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿600–900
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- ฿95–120
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿15–20
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- ฿250–280
Train from Hat Yai to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ฿300–900
- Book at
- https://12go.asia/en/operator/thai-railways
- Website
- https://dticket.railway.co.th/DTicketPublicWeb/home/Home
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿600–900
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- ฿300–360
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿320–410
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- ฿670–730
Train from Padang Besar to Hat Yai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ฿15–900
- Book at
- https://12go.asia/en/operator/thai-railways
- Website
- https://dticket.railway.co.th/DTicketPublicWeb/home/Home
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿600–900
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- ฿95–120
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿15–20
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- ฿250–280
Train from Hat Yai to Bang Bamru
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿290–900
- Book at
- https://12go.asia/en/operator/thai-railways
- Website
- https://dticket.railway.co.th/DTicketPublicWeb/home/Home
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿600–900
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- ฿290–350
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿310–400
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- ฿660–720
Train from Hat Yai to Hua Lamphong
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿300–900
- Book at
- https://12go.asia/en/operator/thai-railways
- Website
- https://dticket.railway.co.th/DTicketPublicWeb/home/Home
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿600–900
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- ฿300–360
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿320–410
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- ฿670–730
- Phone
- 011 1866 8811
- [email protected]
- Website
- unititi.com.my
Bus from Terminal Meru Raya to Terminal Sungai Nibong
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ฿180–250
- Website
- https://www.unititi.com.my/
- Phone
- +60 5-253 8898
- [email protected]
- Website
- srimaju.com
Bus from Terminal Meru Raya to Terminal Sungai Nibong
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 7m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ฿160–300
- Website
- https://www.srimaju.com/
- Phone
- 019 - 545 3888
- [email protected]
- Website
- behtravelandtour.com
Bus from Terminal Bas Sungai Nibong to Hat Yai
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 11m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ฿488
- Schedules at
- behtravelandtour.com
- Phone
- 0-2894-6330-2
- Website
- busonlineticket.co.th
Bus from Hat Yai Bus Terminal to Southern Bus Terminal Bangkok
- Phone
- 1490
- [email protected]
- Website
- tcl99web.transport.co.th
Bus from Hat Yai Bus Terminal to Southern Bus Terminal Bangkok
- Ave. Duration
- 22h 38m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- ฿750–7,500
- Book at
- https://12go.asia/en/operator/transport-co
- Website
- https://tcl99web.transport.co.th/Home
- Phone
- +60165217775
- [email protected]
- Website
- easybook.com
Bus from Terminal Meru Raya to Hat Yai Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ฿500–700
- Schedules at
- kesatuanexpress.com
- Book at
- easybook.com
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More Questions & Answers
Ipoh to Thailand bus services, operated by Unititi express, arrive at Terminal Sungai Nibong station.
Thailand is 1h behind Ipoh. It is currently 5:51 AM in Ipoh and 4:51 AM in Thailand.
Ipoh to Thailand train services, operated by KTM Komuter, arrive at Bukit Mertajam station.
Yes, the driving distance between Ipoh to Thailand is 1257 km. It takes approximately 17h 15m to drive from Ipoh to Thailand.
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