There are 5 ways to get from Kangar to Hat Yai by bus, train, or car
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Minivan
best- Take the bus from Padang Besar to Hat Yai Bus Terminalbus
3h 31m฿83–435Train
cheapest- Take the train from Padang Besar to Hat Yaitrain
3h 47m฿44–525Drive 83.5 km
- Drive from Kangar to Hat Yaicar 83.5 km
1h 20m฿317–458Bus, Minivan
- Take the bus from Kangar to Changlunbus
- Take the bus from Danok to Hat Yaibus
3h 57m฿191–198Train via Padang Besar
- Take the train from Padang Besar to Hat Yaitrain
3h 59m฿44–525
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kangar to Hat Yai is to bus and Minivan which costs ฿190 - ฿200 and takes 3h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Kangar to Hat Yai is to drive which takes 1h 20m and costs ฿310 - ฿460.
No, there is no direct bus from Kangar to Hat Yai. However, there are services departing from Kompleks Islam Perlis and arriving at Hat Yai Bus Terminal via Padang Besar. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 31m.
No, there is no direct train from Kangar to Hat Yai. However, there are services departing from Arau and arriving at Hat Yai via Padang Besar. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 47m.
The distance between Kangar and Hat Yai is 98 km. The road distance is 83.5 km.
The best way to get from Kangar to Hat Yai without a car is to Minivan which takes 3h 31m and costs ฿80 - ฿440.
It takes approximately 3h 31m to get from Kangar to Hat Yai, including transfers.
Kangar to Hat Yai bus services, operated by Sani Express, depart from Kangar station.
Kangar to Hat Yai train services, operated by State Railway of Thailand, depart from Padang Besar station.
The best way to get from Kangar to Hat Yai is to Minivan which takes 3h 31m and costs ฿80 - ฿440. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ฿40 - ฿550 and takes 3h 47m.
What companies run services between Kangar, Malaysia and Hat Yai, Thailand?
Local Minivan Thailand operates a bus from Padang Besar to Hat Yai Bus Terminal every 4 hours. Tickets cost ฿50 and the journey takes 1h 20m. Alternatively, State Railway of Thailand operates a train from Padang Besar to Hat Yai 3 times a day. Tickets cost ฿15–900 and the journey takes 1h 45m. KTM Intercity also services this route once daily.
- Phone
- 1690
- [email protected]
- Website
- 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
- 12go.asia
- Website
- railway.co.th
- 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 Padang Besar to Hat Yai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ฿15–900
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- railway.co.th
- 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
Bus from Padang Besar to Hat Yai Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ฿50
Bus from Danok to Hat Yai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ฿80
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Booking & Getting There
Kangar to Hat Yai bus services, operated by Sani Express, arrive at Changlun station.
Hat Yai is 1h behind Kangar. It is currently 3:28 AM in Kangar and 2:28 AM in Hat Yai.
Kangar to Hat Yai train services, operated by State Railway of Thailand, arrive at Hat Yai station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kangar to Hat Yai is 84 km. It takes approximately 1h 20m to drive from Kangar to Hat Yai.
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