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How to get fromKuala Besut to Surat Thaniby car, train, plane, taxi, or bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Kuala Besut to Surat Thani by car, train, plane, taxi, or bus

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  1. Drive, train

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    1. Drive from Kuala Besut to Sungai Kolokcar car
    2. Take the train from Sungai Kolok to Surat Thani Train Stationtrain train 38 Sungai Kolok - Hua Lamphong - Class II Sleeper AC
    11h 15m
    ฿485–1,355

  2. Drive 639 km

    1. Drive from Kuala Besut to Surat Thanicar car 639 km
    9h 19m
    ฿2,402–3,469

  3. Drive to Narathiwat Airport, fly to Surat Thani

    1. Drive from Kuala Besut to Narathiwat Airport (NAW)car car
    2. Fly from Narathiwat Airport (NAW) to Surat Thani (URT)plane plane NAW - URT
    8h 49m
    ฿5,658–9,987

  4. Taxi to Sultan Mahmud Airport, fly to Krabi Airport, Minivan

    1. Take the taxi from Kuala Besut to Kuala-Trengganu-Airport-TGGtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Sultan Mahmud Airport (TGG) to Krabi Airport (KBV)plane plane TGG - KBV
    3. Take the bus from Krabi to Surat Thani Kaset Marketbus bus
    9h 42m
    ฿4,631–12,331

  5. Taxi to Sultan Mahmud Airport, fly to Phuket International Airport, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Kuala Besut to Kuala-Trengganu-Airport-TGGtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Sultan Mahmud Airport (TGG) to Phuket International Airport (HKT)plane plane TGG - HKT
    3. Take the bus from Phuket Bus Terminal 1 to Surat Thani Phantip Stationbus bus
    12h 22m
    ฿4,471–11,611

  6. Bus to Sultan Ismail Petra, fly to Krabi Airport, Minivan

    1. Take the bus from Kuala Besut Jetty to Kota Bharu Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Sultan Ismail Petra (KBR) to Krabi Airport (KBV)plane plane KBR - KBV
    3. Take the bus from Krabi to Surat Thani Kaset Marketbus bus
    11h 35m
    ฿3,888–11,963

  7. Bus to Sultan Ismail Petra, fly to Phuket International Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Kuala Besut Jetty to Kota Bharu Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Sultan Ismail Petra (KBR) to Phuket International Airport (HKT)plane plane KBR - HKT
    3. Take the bus from Phuket Bus Terminal 1 to Surat Thani Phantip Stationbus bus
    13h 35m
    ฿4,228–7,243

Narathiwat Airport (NAW) to Surat Thani (URT) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration5h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket฿5,142Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 607.8 km
  • Duration: 11h 15m

What companies run services between Kuala Besut, Malaysia and Surat Thani, Thailand?

There is no direct connection from Kuala Besut to Surat Thani. However, you can drive to Sungai Kolok, take the train to Surat Thani Train Station, walk to Surat Thani station, then take the bus to Surathani Talad Kaset Station. Alternatively, you can drive from Kuala Besut to Surat Thani in around 9h 19m.

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