There are 6 ways to get from Kangar to Surat Thani by train, bus, car, ferry, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Padang Besar to Surat Thani Train Stationtrain 46
8h 11m฿284–1,228Bus, Minivan
- Take the bus from KFC Changlun to Hat Yai Bus Terminal 1bus KFC Changlun - Hat Yai Bus Terminal 1
- Take the bus from Hat Yai Bus Terminal to Surathani Talad Kaset Stationbus
10h 2m฿1,176Drive 381.6 km
- Drive from Kangar to Surat Thanicar 381.6 km
5h 45m฿1,687–2,436Ferry, fly
- Take the ferry from Kuala Perlis Pier to Hat Yai Airportferry
- Fly from Hat Yai (HDY) to Surat Thani (URT)plane HDY - URT
11h 6m฿3,675–9,454Bus, train
- Take the bus from KFC Changlun to Hat Yai stationbus KFC Changlun - Hat Yai station
- Take the train from Hat Yai to Surat Thani Train Stationtrain 32 / ...
11h 2m฿1,041–1,841Bus
- Take the bus from Kuala Perlis Ferry Terminal to Satun Town Transferbus Kuala Perlis Ferry Terminal - Satun Town Transfer
- Take the bus from Satun Town Transfer to Surat Thani Bus Terminalbus Satun Town Transfer - Surat Thani Bus Terminal
11h 8m฿2,163–2,172
Kangar to Surat Thani by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kangar to Surat Thani is to train which costs ฿280 - ฿1300 and takes 8h 11m.
The fastest way to get from Kangar to Surat Thani is to drive which takes 5h 45m and costs ฿1600 - ฿2500.
No, there is no direct bus from Kangar to Surat Thani station. However, there are services departing from Kangar and arriving at Surathani Talad Kaset Station via KFC Changlun and Hat Yai Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 2m.
No, there is no direct train from Kangar to Surat Thani station. However, there are services departing from Arau and arriving at Surat Thani Train Station via Padang Besar. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 11m.
The distance between Kangar and Surat Thani is 393 km. The road distance is 381.6 km.
The best way to get from Kangar to Surat Thani without a car is to train which takes 8h 11m and costs ฿280 - ฿1300.
It takes approximately 8h 11m to get from Kangar to Surat Thani, including transfers.
Kangar to Surat Thani bus services, operated by Zee Zenith Travel, depart from KFC Changlun station.
Kangar to Surat Thani train services, operated by State Railway of Thailand, depart from Padang Besar station.
The best way to get from Kangar to Surat Thani is to train which takes 8h 11m and costs ฿280 - ฿1300. Alternatively, you can bus and Minivan, which costs ฿1177 and takes 10h 2m.
What companies run services between Kangar, Malaysia and Surat Thani, Thailand?
State Railway of Thailand operates a train from Padang Besar to Surat Thani Train Station once daily. Tickets cost ฿110–900 and the journey takes 5h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kangar to Surathani Talad Kaset Station via Changlun, KFC Changlun, Hat Yai Bus Terminal 1, and Hat Yai Bus Terminal in around 10h 2m.
- Website
- airasia.com
Flights from Hat Yai to Surat Thani via Don Muang
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 53m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿2,300–8,000
Flights from Hat Yai to Surat Thani via Chiang Mai
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ฿2,300–8,000
- Website
- lionairthai.com
Flights from Hat Yai to Surat Thani via Don Muang
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿2,700–7,500
- Website
- vietjetair.com
Flights from Hat Yai to Surat Thani via Suvarnabhumi
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿2,100–6,500
- Phone
- 1690
- [email protected]
- Website
- railway.co.th
Train from Padang Besar to Surat Thani Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 41m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿110–900
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- railway.co.th
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿600–900
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- ฿160–200
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿110–150
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- ฿390–420
Train from Hat Yai to Surat Thani Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 49m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ฿100–900
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- railway.co.th
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿600–900
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- ฿150–190
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿100–130
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- ฿370–400
- [email protected]
- Website
- Zee Zenith Travel
Bus from KFC Changlun to Hat Yai Bus Terminal 1
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿850
- Schedules at
- Zee Zenith Travel
Bus from KFC Changlun to Hat Yai station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿850
- Schedules at
- Zee Zenith Travel
Bus from Hat Yai Bus Terminal to Surathani Talad Kaset Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ฿235
- Phone
- +66 2 326 1126
- [email protected]
- Website
- Satun Center Tour
Bus from Kuala Perlis Ferry Terminal to Satun Town Transfer
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿1,288
- Schedules at
- Satun Center Tour
Bus from Satun Town Transfer to Surat Thani Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿860
- Schedules at
- Satun Center Tour
- Phone
- +66 2 326 1126
- [email protected]
- Website
- Satun Center Tour
Ferry from Kuala Perlis Pier to Hat Yai Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿1,300
- Schedules at
- Satun Center Tour
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Booking & Getting There
Kangar to Surat Thani bus services, operated by Zee Zenith Travel, arrive at Hat Yai Bus Terminal 1 station.
Surat Thani is 1h behind Kangar. It is currently 7:04 PM in Kangar and 6:04 PM in Surat Thani.
Kangar to Surat Thani train services, operated by State Railway of Thailand, arrive at Surat Thani Train Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kangar to Surat Thani is 382 km. It takes approximately 5h 45m to drive from Kangar to Surat Thani.
Book your Kangar to Surat Thani bus tickets online with 12go.asia.
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