There are 11 ways to get from Kuala Lumpur to Surat Thani (State) by bus, train, car, or plane
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Bus, Minivan
best- Take the bus from Terminal Bersepadu Selatan to Danokbus
- Take the bus from Danok to Hat Yaibus
- Take the bus from Hat Yai Bus Terminal to Surathani Talad Kaset Stationbus
14h 18m฿1,183–1,617Train
cheapest- Take the train from Kuala Lumpur to Bukit Mertajamtrain Ets
- 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 Surat Thani Train Stationtrain
15h 2m฿508–2,613Drive 846 km
- Drive from Kuala Lumpur to Surat Thanicar 846 km
10h 27m฿3,179–4,591Fly Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah to Koh Samui Airport
- Fly from Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah (SZB) to Koh Samui Airport (USM)plane SZB - USM
9h 15m฿7,623–15,575Bus, Minivan, train
- Take the bus from Terminal Bersepadu Selatan to Danokbus
- Take the bus from Danok to Hat Yaibus
- Take the train from Hat Yai to Surat Thani Train Stationtrain
14h 44m฿1,048–2,282Bus, train
- Take the bus from Terminal Bersepadu Selatan to Hatyaibus
- Take the train from Hat Yai to Surat Thani Train Stationtrain 32 Hat Yai - Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal Station - Class II Sleeper AC / ...
15h 12m฿870–2,350Bus
- Take the bus from Terminal Bersepadu Selatan to Sungai Nibongbus Kl
- Take the bus from Terminal Bas Sungai Nibong to Hat Yaibus
- Take the bus from Songkhla to Suratthanibus
17h 41m฿1,400–1,667Train to Kuala Lumpur International Airport, fly to Koh Samui Airport
- Take the train from Bandar Tasik Selatan to Klia T2train
- Fly from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Koh Samui Airport (USM)plane KUL - USM
9h 21m฿5,156–9,095Train to Kuala Lumpur International Airport, fly to Krabi Airport, bus
- Take the train from Bandar Tasik Selatan to Klia T2train
- Fly from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Krabi Airport (KBV)plane KUL - KBV
- Take the bus from กระบี่ to นาสาร;Nasanbus
9h 11m฿1,771–7,875Fly Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah to Phuket International Airport, bus
- Fly from Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah (SZB) to Phuket International Airport (HKT)plane SZB - HKT
- Take the bus from Phuket Bus Terminal 1 to Surat Thani Phantip Stationbus
13h 45m฿4,308–9,525Train to Kuala Lumpur International Airport, fly to Phuket International Airport, bus
- Take the train from Bandar Tasik Selatan to Klia T2train
- Fly from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Phuket International Airport (HKT)plane KUL - HKT
- Take the bus from Phuket Bus Terminal 1 to Surat Thani Phantip Stationbus
12h 7m฿2,341–7,045
Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah (SZB) to Koh Samui Airport (USM) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kuala Lumpur to Surat Thani (State) is to train which costs ฿500 - ฿2700 and takes 15h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Kuala Lumpur to Surat Thani (State) is to train and fly and bus which takes 9h 11m and costs ฿1700 - ฿8000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kuala Lumpur to Surat Thani (State) station. However, there are services departing from Terminal Bersepadu Selatan and arriving at Surathani Talad Kaset Station via Danok, Thanon Nipatuthit 2 and Hat Yai Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 18m.
No, there is no direct train from Kuala Lumpur to Surat Thani (State) station. However, there are services departing from Kuala Lumpur and arriving at Surat Thani Train Station via Bukit Mertajam, Padang Besar and Hat Yai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 2m.
The distance between Kuala Lumpur and Surat Thani (State) is 866 km. The road distance is 846 km.
The best way to get from Kuala Lumpur to Surat Thani (State) without a car is to bus and Minivan which takes 14h 18m and costs ฿1100 - ฿1700.
It takes approximately 14h 18m to get from Kuala Lumpur to Surat Thani (State), including transfers.
Kuala Lumpur to Surat Thani (State) bus services, operated by KKKL Express, depart from Terminal Bersepadu Selatan station.
Kuala Lumpur to Surat Thani (State) train services, operated by KTM Intercity, depart from Kuala Lumpur station.
The best way to get from Kuala Lumpur to Surat Thani (State) is to bus and Minivan which takes 14h 18m and costs ฿1100 - ฿1700. Alternatively, you can train, which costs ฿500 - ฿2700 and takes 15h 2m, you could also fly, which costs ฿7500 - ฿16000 and takes 9h 15m.
What companies run services between Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia and Surat Thani (State), Thailand?
You can take a bus from Terminal Bersepadu Selatan to Surathani Talad Kaset Station via Danok, Hat Yai, Thanon Nipatuthit 2, and Hat Yai Bus Terminal in around 14h 18m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Kuala Lumpur to Surathani Talad Kaset Station via Bukit Mertajam, Padang Besar, Hat Yai, Surat Thani Train Station, and Surat Thani station in around 15h 2m.
- Website
- malaysiaairlines.com
Flights from Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah to Koh Samui Airport via Penang, Phuket International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 45m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ฿8,500–13,000
Flights from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Koh Samui Airport via Phuket International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿3,500–11,000
Flights from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Koh Samui Airport via Suvarnabhumi
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 41m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿4,400–14,000
Flights from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Krabi Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿1,500–3,900
Flights from Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah to Phuket International Airport via Penang
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 28m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Sunday, and Thursday
- Estimated price
- ฿2,900–16,000
Flights from Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah to Phuket International Airport via Senai, Kuala Lumpur International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- When
- Wednesday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- ฿4,100–5,500
Flights from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Phuket International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿2,100–6,000
Flights from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Phuket International Airport via Penang
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ฿1,900–6,000
- Website
- qatarairways.com
Flights from Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah to Koh Samui Airport via Singapore Changi
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ฿7,500–12,000
Flights from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Koh Samui Airport via Phuket International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿3,500–11,000
Flights from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Koh Samui Airport via Suvarnabhumi
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿4,400–14,000
Flights from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Koh Samui Airport via Singapore Changi
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿5,500–8,000
Flights from Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah to Phuket International Airport via Penang
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ฿2,900–16,000
Flights from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Phuket International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿2,100–6,000
- Website
- bangkokair.com
Flights from Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah to Koh Samui Airport via Singapore Changi
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ฿7,500–12,000
Flights from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Koh Samui Airport via Phuket International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿3,500–11,000
Flights from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Koh Samui Airport via Suvarnabhumi
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿4,400–14,000
Flights from Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah to Phuket International Airport via Singapore Changi
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Monday and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- ฿3,300–12,000
Flights from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Phuket International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿2,100–6,000
- Website
- thaiairways.com
Flights from Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah to Koh Samui Airport via Singapore Changi
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ฿7,500–12,000
Flights from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Koh Samui Airport via Phuket International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 22m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿3,500–11,000
Flights from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Koh Samui Airport via Suvarnabhumi
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 44m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿4,400–14,000
Flights from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Phuket International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿2,100–6,000
- Website
- airasia.com
Flights from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Krabi Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿1,400–6,000
Flights from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Phuket International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿1,800–4,300
Flights from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Phuket International Airport via Penang
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ฿1,800–4,300
- Website
- singaporeair.com
Flights from Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah to Koh Samui Airport via Singapore Changi
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿7,000–17,000
Flights from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Koh Samui Airport via Singapore Changi
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿5,000–8,000
Flights from Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah to Phuket International Airport via Singapore Changi
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿3,300–12,000
- Website
- fireflyz.com.my
Flights from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Krabi Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿1,500–3,900
Flights from Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah to Phuket International Airport via Penang
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ฿3,800–7,500
Flights from Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah to Phuket International Airport via Senai, Kuala Lumpur International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- When
- Wednesday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- ฿4,100–5,500
Flights from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Phuket International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿2,100–6,000
Flights from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Phuket International Airport via Penang
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ฿1,900–6,000
- Website
- flyscoot.com
Flights from Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah to Koh Samui Airport via Singapore Changi
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿7,000–17,000
Flights from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Koh Samui Airport via Singapore Changi
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- ฿5,000–7,000
Flights from Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah to Phuket International Airport via Singapore Changi
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿3,600–9,500
- Website
- malindoair.com
Flights from Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah to Phuket International Airport via Senai, Kuala Lumpur International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿2,900–9,500
Flights from Kuala Lumpur International Airport to Phuket International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿2,000–5,000
- Phone
- +603 - 9779 1200
- [email protected]
- Website
- ktmb.com.my
Train from Kuala Lumpur to Bukit Mertajam
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 23m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ฿70–380
- Website
- https://www.ktmb.com.my
- Shuttle
- ฿70–110
- Express
- ฿260–380
- Phone
- +603 - 9779 1200
- [email protected]
- Website
- ktmb.com.my
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
- 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 Surat Thani Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 39m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ฿100–900
- 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)
- ฿150–190
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿100–130
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- ฿370–400
Train from Hat Yai to Surat Thani Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 39m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ฿100–900
- 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)
- ฿150–190
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿100–130
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- ฿370–400
Train from Hat Yai to Surat Thani Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 39m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ฿100–900
- 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)
- ฿150–190
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿100–130
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- ฿370–400
- Phone
- +603 2267 8000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kliaekspres.com
Train from Bandar Tasik Selatan to Klia T2
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ฿45–550
- Website
- https://www.kliaekspres.com
Train from Bandar Tasik Selatan to Klia T2
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ฿45–550
- Website
- https://www.kliaekspres.com
Train from Bandar Tasik Selatan to Klia T2
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- ฿45–550
- Website
- https://www.kliaekspres.com
- Phone
- 603-62637668
- Website
- alisangoldencoach.com.my
Bus from Terminal Bersepadu Selatan to Danok
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 3m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ฿850–1,300
- Website
- https://www.alisangoldencoach.com.my/
Bus from Terminal Bersepadu Selatan to Danok
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 3m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ฿850–1,300
- Website
- https://www.alisangoldencoach.com.my/
Bus from Terminal Bersepadu Selatan to Hatyai
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 44m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ฿900–1,500
- Website
- https://www.alisangoldencoach.com.my/
Bus from Danok to Hat Yai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ฿80
Bus from Danok to Hat Yai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ฿80
Bus from Hat Yai Bus Terminal to Surathani Talad Kaset Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ฿235
- Phone
- +66-83-3983993
- Website
- suasanatonycoach.com
Bus from Terminal Bersepadu Selatan to Hatyai
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 33m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ฿750–1,300
- Schedules at
- suasanatonycoach.com
- Book at
- easybook.com
- Phone
- 012-708 2999
- [email protected]
- Website
- kkklexpress.com
Bus from Terminal Bersepadu Selatan to Sungai Nibong
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ฿340–800
- Schedules at
- kkklexpress.com
- Book at
- easybook.com
- Phone
- +60 17-659 2527
- [email protected]
- Website
- plusliner.com.my
Bus from Terminal Bersepadu Selatan to Sungai Nibong
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ฿446
- Website
- https://www.plusliner.com.my/
- Phone
- 04-3312966
- Website
- easybook.com
Bus from Terminal Bersepadu Selatan to Sungai Nibong
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 59m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ฿750–1,100
- Website
- https://www.easybook.com/en-sg/bus/operator/supernice-grassland
- Book at
- https://www.easybook.com/bus/booking/malaccanovotelmelaka-to-goldenmilecomplex
- 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
- ฿487
- Schedules at
- behtravelandtour.com
Bus from Songkhla to Suratthani
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ฿125
- Website
- kbi.dlt.go.th
Bus from กระบี่ to นาสาร;Nasan
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- ฿130–260
- Website
- https://kbi.dlt.go.th/th
- Phone
- +66 2-9362474
- Website
- kbi.dlt.go.th
Bus from กระบี่ to นาสาร;Nasan
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 26m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿140–210
- Schedules at
- kbi.dlt.go.th
- Phone
- +66 (0)77 272230
- [email protected]
- Website
- phantiptravel.com
Bus from Phuket Bus Terminal 1 to Surat Thani Phantip Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ฿420–900
- Book at
- https://12go.asia/en/operator/phantip-1970
- Website
- https://www.phantiptravel.com/
Bus from Phuket Bus Terminal 1 to Surat Thani Phantip Station
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ฿420–900
- Book at
- https://12go.asia/en/operator/phantip-1970
- Website
- https://www.phantiptravel.com/
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More Questions & Answers
Kuala Lumpur to Surat Thani (State) bus services, operated by KKKL Express, arrive at Sungai Nibong station.
Surat Thani (State) is 1h behind Kuala Lumpur. It is currently 4:27 AM in Kuala Lumpur and 3:27 AM in Surat Thani (State).
Kuala Lumpur to Surat Thani (State) train services, operated by KTM Intercity, arrive at Bukit Mertajam station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kuala Lumpur to Surat Thani (State) is 846 km. It takes approximately 10h 27m to drive from Kuala Lumpur to Surat Thani (State).
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