There are 6 ways to get from Kuantan to Bangkok by plane, bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Airport (KUA) to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)plane KUA - BKK
5h 32m฿3,175–11,432Bus, train via Su-ngai Kolok
cheapest- Take the bus from Kuantan to Rantau Panjangbus
- Take the train from Sungai Kolok to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain 38
30h 46m฿677–1,883Bus
- Take the bus from Kuantan to Rantau Panjangbus
- Take the bus from Sungai Kolok to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminalbus
26h 14m฿1,337–10,483Bus, train
- Take the bus from Terminal Sentral Kuantan to Terminal Bersepadu Selatanbus
- Take the train from Bdr Tasek Selatan to Padang Besartrain Ets
- Take the train from Padang Besar Malaysia to Bang Bamrutrain 46
28h 49m฿1,335–3,098Drive 1,554.4 km
- Drive from Kuantan to Bangkokcar 1,554.4 km
21h 35m฿5,954–8,600Bus via George Town
- Take the bus from Terminal Sentral Kuantan to Sungai Nibongbus
- Take the bus from Sungai Nibong Bus Stop to Mochit Terminalbus Sungai Nibong Bus Stop - Mochit Terminal
35h 2m฿2,794–2,907
Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Airport (KUA) to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kuantan to Bangkok is to bus and train via Su-ngai Kolok which costs ฿650 - ฿1900 and takes 30h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Kuantan to Bangkok is to fly which takes 5h 32m and costs ฿3100 - ฿12000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kuantan to Bangkok. However, there are services departing from (M) Hentian Bandar and arriving at Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal via Kuantan and Sungai Kolok. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 14m.
The distance between Kuantan and Bangkok is 1184 km. The road distance is 1554.4 km.
The best way to get from Kuantan to Bangkok without a car is to bus which takes 26h 14m and costs ฿1300 - ฿11000.
It takes approximately 5h 32m to get from Kuantan to Bangkok, including transfers.
Kuantan to Bangkok bus services, operated by Etika Express, depart from Terminal Sentral Kuantan station.
The best way to get from Kuantan to Bangkok is to fly which takes 5h 32m and costs ฿3100 - ฿12000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs ฿1300 - ฿11000 and takes 26h 14m.
Kuantan to Bangkok bus services, operated by Etika Express, arrive at Sungai Nibong station.
Bangkok is 1h behind Kuantan. It is currently 4:28 AM in Kuantan and 3:28 AM in Bangkok.
What companies run services between Kuantan, Malaysia and Bangkok, Thailand?
Malaysia Airlines and Scoot Tigerair fly from Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Airport (KUA) to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from (M) Hentian Bandar to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal via (M) Terminal Sentral Kuantan, Kuantan, and Sungai Kolok in around 26h 14m.
- Website
- malaysiaairlines.com
Flights from Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Airport to Suvarnabhumi Airport via Kuala Lumpur
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿4,300–15,000
- Website
- flyscoot.com
Flights from Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Airport to Suvarnabhumi Airport via Singapore Changi
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 27m
- When
- Wednesday, Friday, Sunday, and Monday
- Estimated price
- ฿2,800–11,000
- Phone
- +603 - 9779 1200
- [email protected]
- Website
- KTMB
Train from Bdr Tasek Selatan to Padang Besar
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ฿110–550
- Website
- KTMB
- Shuttle
- ฿110–160
- Express
- ฿370–550
- Phone
- +603 - 9779 1200
- [email protected]
- Website
- KTM
Train from Bdr Tasek Selatan to Padang Besar
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 56m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿678
- Website
- KTM
- Silver
- ฿410–450
- Gold
- ฿678
- Platinum
- ฿900–950
- Website
- Thai Railway
Train from Padang Besar Malaysia to Bang Bamru
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 51m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿915
- Schedules at
- Thai Railway
Train from Sungai Kolok to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ฿280–1,800
- Schedules at
- Thai Railway
- Phone
- 1690
- [email protected]
- Website
- railway.co.th
Train from Sungai Kolok to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 25m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿340–900
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- railway.co.th
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿600–900
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- ฿340–410
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿390–500
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- ฿750–850
- Phone
- +609-765 6000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Ekspres Perdana
Bus from Kuantan to Rantau Panjang
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 24m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿320–950
- Website
- Ekspres Perdana
Bus from Kuantan to Rantau Panjang
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 24m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿320–950
- Website
- Ekspres Perdana
- Phone
- 1490
- [email protected]
- Website
- ฺBor Kor Sor
Bus from Sungai Kolok to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ฿1,000–9,500
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- ฺBor Kor Sor
- Phone
- +606 952 0642
- [email protected]
- Website
- mayangsariexpress.com.my
Bus from Terminal Sentral Kuantan to Terminal Bersepadu Selatan
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ฿290–420
- Schedules at
- mayangsariexpress.com.my
- Book at
- easybook.com
- Phone
- +60165217775
- [email protected]
- Website
- easybook.com
Bus from Terminal Sentral Kuantan to Terminal Bersepadu Selatan
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 9m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ฿340–550
- Schedules at
- kesatuanexpress.com
- Book at
- easybook.com
- Phone
- 03-9287 7799
- [email protected]
- Website
- facebook.com
Bus from Terminal Sentral Kuantan to Sungai Nibong
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 17m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿460–550
- Schedules at
- busonlineticket.com
- Phone
- +66 2 269 1069
- [email protected]
- Website
- KST Travel
Bus from Sungai Nibong Bus Stop to Mochit Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 23h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿2,300
- Website
- KST Travel
Want to know more about travelling around the world?
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including Why you should take the train in the US, Need to know: Greyhound, and How to get from London to Edinburgh - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Booking & Getting There
Yes, the driving distance between Kuantan to Bangkok is 1554 km. It takes approximately 21h 35m to drive from Kuantan to Bangkok.
Book your Kuantan to Bangkok bus tickets online with 12go.asia.
There are 5938+ hotels available in Bangkok.

















