There are 11 ways to get from Kantang to Kuala Lumpur by bus, train, ferry, car, or plane
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Trang Train Station to Pak Nam Pak Bara Pierbus Trang Train Station - Pak Nam Pak Bara Pier
- Take the bus from Pak Bara Pier to Kuala Lumpurbus Pak Bara Pier - Kuala Lumpur
10h 25mRM 221–334Train
cheapest- Take the train from Kantang to Thung Songtrain 168
- Take the train from Thung Song to Hat Yaitrain 45
- Take the train from Hat Yai to Padang Besar Malaysiatrain 45
- Take the train from Padang Besar to Kuala Lumpurtrain Ets
13h 25mRM 25–296Mini Bus, train
- Take the bus from Trang to Phatthalungbus 778
- Take the train from Phatthalung to Padang Besar Malaysiatrain 45
- Take the train from Padang Besar to Kuala Lumpurtrain Ets
12h 17mRM 29–289Ferry
- Take the ferry from Trang Train Station to The Steak Restaurantferry Trang Train Station - The Steak Restaurant
- Take the ferry from The Steak Restaurant to TBS Kuala Lumpurferry The Steak Restaurant - TBS Kuala Lumpur
23h 56mRM 336–441Drive 659.2 km
- Drive from Kantang to Kuala Lumpurcar 659.2 km
8h 24mRM 364–526Ferry, bus
- Take the ferry from Trang Train Station to Trang Bus Terminalferry
- Take the bus from Trang Bus Terminal to Butterworth Bus Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Butterworth to Terminal Bersepadu Selatanbus
13h 12mRM 356–459Ferry, ferry to Phuket International Airport, fly to Kuala Lumpur International Airport, train
- Take the ferry from Hat Yao Pier to Koh Libongferry
- Take the ferry from Maphrao Pier Koh Libong to Phuket Airportferry
- Fly from Phuket International Airport (HKT) to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)plane HKT - KUL
- Take the train from Klia T2 to Bandar Tasik Selatantrain
12h 9mRM 469–1,088Minivan to Krabi Airport, fly to Kuala Lumpur International Airport, train
- Take the bus from Trang to Krabi Bus Stationbus
- Fly from Krabi Airport (KBV) to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)plane KBV - KUL
- Take the train from Klia T2 to Bandar Tasik Selatantrain
11hRM 254–868Mini Bus, train, train to Alor Setar, fly to Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah
- Take the bus from Trang to Phatthalungbus
- Take the train from Phatthalung to Hat Yaitrain
- Take the train from Hat Yai to Padang Besar Malaysiatrain
- Take the train from Padang Besar to Anak Bukittrain
- Fly from Alor Setar (AOR) to Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah (SZB)plane AOR - SZB
11h 4mRM 267–891Mini Bus, train to Hat Yai, fly to Kuala Lumpur International Airport, train
- Take the bus from Trang to Phatthalungbus
- Take the train from Phatthalung to Hat Yaitrain
- Fly from Hat Yai (HDY) to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)plane HDY - KUL
- Take the train from Klia T2 to Bandar Tasik Selatantrain
10h 51mRM 264–950Mini Bus, train, train to Alor Setar, fly to Kuala Lumpur International Airport
- Take the bus from Trang to Phatthalungbus
- Take the train from Phatthalung to Hat Yaitrain
- Take the train from Hat Yai to Padang Besar Malaysiatrain
- Take the train from Padang Besar to Anak Bukittrain
- Fly from Alor Setar (AOR) to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)plane AOR - KUL
- Take the train from Klia T2 to Bandar Tasik Selatantrain
11h 44mRM 158–674
Kantang to Kuala Lumpur by train and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kantang to Kuala Lumpur is to Mini Bus and train which costs RM 28 - RM 290 and takes 12h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Kantang to Kuala Lumpur is to drive which takes 8h 24m and costs RM 360 - RM 550.
No, there is no direct bus from Kantang station to Kuala Lumpur. However, there are services departing from Trang Train Station and arriving at Kuala Lumpur via Pak Bara Pier. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 25m.
No, there is no direct ferry from Kantang station to Kuala Lumpur. However, there are services departing from Trang Train Station and arriving at TBS Kuala Lumpur via The Steak Restaurant. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 56m.
No, there is no direct train from Kantang to Kuala Lumpur. However, there are services departing from Kantang and arriving at Kuala Lumpur via Thung Song, Hat Yai and Padang Besar. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 25m.
The distance between Kantang and Kuala Lumpur is 705 km. The road distance is 659.2 km.
The best way to get from Kantang to Kuala Lumpur without a car is to bus which takes 10h 25m and costs RM 220 - RM 340.
It takes approximately 10h 25m to get from Kantang to Kuala Lumpur, including transfers.
Kantang to Kuala Lumpur bus services, operated by Kanab Naam Tour, depart from Trang Train Station.
Kantang to Kuala Lumpur train services, operated by State Railway of Thailand, depart from Kantang station.
What companies run services between Kantang, Thailand and Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia?
You can take a train from Kantang to Kuala Lumpur via Trang, Trang Train Station, Pak Nam Pak Bara Pier, and Pak Bara Pier in around 10h 25m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Kantang to Plaza Rakyat via Trang, Trang Train Station, The Steak Restaurant, TBS Kuala Lumpur, and Bandar Tasik Selatan in around 23h 56m.
- Website
- malaysiaairlines.com
Flights from Phuket International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 290–1,000
Flights from Phuket International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport via Penang
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 42m
- When
- Monday, Sunday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- RM 320–1,300
Flights from Krabi Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 340–900
Flights from Alor Setar to Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 250–440
Flights from Alor Setar to Kuala Lumpur International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 180–390
- Website
- fireflyz.com.my
Flights from Phuket International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 290–1,000
Flights from Phuket International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport via Penang
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Monday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- RM 320–850
Flights from Krabi Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 340–900
Flights from Alor Setar to Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 250–440
Flights from Alor Setar to Kuala Lumpur International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 180–390
- Website
- airasia.com
Flights from Phuket International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 190–450
Flights from Krabi Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 200–650
Flights from Alor Setar to Kuala Lumpur International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 120–320
- Website
- malindoair.com
Flights from Phuket International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 190–550
- Website
- airasia.com
Flights from Hat Yai to Kuala Lumpur International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 240–550
- Phone
- 1690
- [email protected]
- Website
- railway.co.th
Train from Phatthalung to Padang Besar Malaysia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 42m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 5–110
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- railway.co.th
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- RM 75–110
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- RM 14–17
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- RM 5–7
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- RM 35–38
Train from Kantang to Thung Song
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 42m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- RM 3–110
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- railway.co.th
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- RM 75–110
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- RM 13–16
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- RM 3–5
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- RM 33–36
Train from Thung Song to Hat Yai
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 7–110
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- railway.co.th
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- RM 75–110
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- RM 15–19
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- RM 7–9
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- RM 37–41
Train from Hat Yai to Padang Besar Malaysia
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 1–110
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- railway.co.th
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- RM 75–110
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- RM 11–14
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- RM 1–3
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- RM 30–33
Train from Phatthalung to Hat Yai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 3–110
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- railway.co.th
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- RM 75–110
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- RM 12–16
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- RM 3–5
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- RM 32–36
Train from Hat Yai to Padang Besar Malaysia
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 1–110
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- railway.co.th
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- RM 75–110
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- RM 11–14
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- RM 1–3
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- RM 30–33
Train from Phatthalung to Hat Yai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 3–110
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- railway.co.th
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- RM 75–110
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- RM 12–16
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- RM 3–5
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- RM 32–36
Train from Phatthalung to Hat Yai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 3–110
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- railway.co.th
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- RM 75–110
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- RM 12–16
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- RM 3–5
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- RM 32–36
Train from Hat Yai to Padang Besar Malaysia
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 1–110
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- railway.co.th
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- RM 75–110
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- RM 11–14
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- RM 1–3
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- RM 30–33
- Phone
- +603 - 9779 1200
- [email protected]
- Website
- KTMB
Train from Padang Besar to Kuala Lumpur
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 13–65
- Website
- KTMB
- Shuttle
- RM 13–19
- Express
- RM 40–65
Train from Hat Yai to Padang Besar Malaysia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 1–17
- Website
- KTMB
- Shuttle
- RM 1–2
- Express
- RM 11–17
Train from Padang Besar to Kuala Lumpur
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 13–65
- Website
- KTMB
- Shuttle
- RM 13–19
- Express
- RM 40–65
Train from Hat Yai to Padang Besar Malaysia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 1–17
- Website
- KTMB
- Shuttle
- RM 1–2
- Express
- RM 11–17
Train from Padang Besar to Anak Bukit
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- RM 1–18
- Website
- KTMB
- Shuttle
- RM 1–3
- Express
- RM 12–18
Train from Hat Yai to Padang Besar Malaysia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 1–17
- Website
- KTMB
- Shuttle
- RM 1–2
- Express
- RM 11–17
Train from Padang Besar to Anak Bukit
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- RM 1–18
- Website
- KTMB
- Shuttle
- RM 1–3
- Express
- RM 12–18
- Phone
- +603 2267 8000
- [email protected]
- Website
- KLIA Ekspres
Train from Klia T2 to Bandar Tasik Selatan
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- RM 1–65
- Website
- KLIA Ekspres
Train from Klia T2 to Bandar Tasik Selatan
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- RM 1–65
- Website
- KLIA Ekspres
Train from Klia T2 to Bandar Tasik Selatan
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- RM 1–65
- Website
- KLIA Ekspres
Train from Klia T2 to Bandar Tasik Selatan
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- RM 1–65
- Website
- KLIA Ekspres
- Phone
- +603 - 9779 1200
- [email protected]
- Website
- KTM Intercity
Train from Padang Besar to Anak Bukit
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 15–21
- Website
- KTM Intercity
Train from Padang Besar to Anak Bukit
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 15–21
- Website
- KTM Intercity
- Phone
- +66 2 268 1068
- [email protected]
- Website
- Kanab Naam Tour
Bus from Trang Train Station to Pak Nam Pak Bara Pier
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 55
- Schedules at
- Kanab Naam Tour
- Website
- Baan Pun Travel
Bus from Trang Train Station to Pak Nam Pak Bara Pier
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 49
- Schedules at
- Baan Pun Travel
- Phone
- +66 2 333 1133
- [email protected]
- Website
- Fern Holiday Tour
Bus from Pak Bara Pier to Kuala Lumpur
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 175
- Website
- Fern Holiday Tour
Bus from Trang to Phatthalung
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 10
Bus from Trang to Phatthalung
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 10
Bus from Trang to Phatthalung
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 10
Bus from Trang to Phatthalung
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 10
- Website
- kbi.dlt.go.th
Bus from Trang Bus Terminal to Butterworth Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 180
- Book at
- 12 Go
- Phone
- +60 12-470 7815
- [email protected]
- Website
- KPB Express Facebook
Bus from Butterworth to Terminal Bersepadu Selatan
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 3m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 30–75
- Website
- KPB Express Facebook
- Phone
- 012-708 2999
- [email protected]
- Website
- kkklexpress.com
Bus from Butterworth to Terminal Bersepadu Selatan
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 51m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 40–85
- Schedules at
- kkklexpress.com
- Book at
- easybook.com
- Phone
- 019-2179072
- [email protected]
- Website
- Maraliner
Bus from Butterworth to Terminal Bersepadu Selatan
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 3m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- RM 78
- Website
- Maraliner
Bus from Trang to Krabi Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 28
- Phone
- +66 2 268 1068
- [email protected]
- Website
- Kanab Naam Tour
Ferry from Trang Train Station to The Steak Restaurant
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 117
- Schedules at
- Kanab Naam Tour
- Phone
- +66 2 269 1069
- [email protected]
- Website
- KST Travel
Ferry from The Steak Restaurant to TBS Kuala Lumpur
- Ave. Duration
- 16h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 217
- Website
- KST Travel
- Phone
- (Service Counter) / +66 81 891 7991
- [email protected]
- Website
- 12go.co
Ferry from Trang Train Station to Trang Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 97
- Book at
- Nopphayar Trans and Tour
- Phone
- +66 980 168 181
- [email protected]
- Website
- tigerlinetravel
Ferry from Hat Yao Pier to Koh Libong
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 7–15
- Website
- tigerlinetravel
Ferry from Maphrao Pier Koh Libong to Phuket Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 230–420
- Website
- tigerlinetravel
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Booking & Getting There
The best way to get from Kantang to Kuala Lumpur is to bus which takes 10h 25m and costs RM 220 - RM 340. Alternatively, you can train, which costs RM 24 - RM 300 and takes 13h 25m.
Kantang to Kuala Lumpur bus services, operated by Kanab Naam Tour, arrive at Pak Nam Pak Bara Pier station.
Kuala Lumpur is 1h ahead of Kantang. It is currently 12:45 PM in Kantang and 1:45 PM in Kuala Lumpur.
Kantang to Kuala Lumpur train services, operated by State Railway of Thailand, arrive at Thung Song station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kantang to Kuala Lumpur is 659 km. It takes approximately 8h 24m to drive from Kantang to Kuala Lumpur.
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