There are 8 ways to get from Kulim to Bangkok by taxi, bus, plane, train, or car
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Taxi, bus to Penang International Airport, fly to Don Mueang International Airport
best- Take the taxi from Kulim to Bukit Mertajamtaxi
- Take the bus from Bukit Mertajam to Sungai Nibong Bus Terminalbus
- Fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)plane PEN - DMK
5h 25m฿3,025–7,896Train
cheapest- 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 Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain
20h 7m฿923–2,592Mini Van, bus
- Take the bus from Komtar Bus Terminal to Hat Yaibus
- Take the bus from Hat Yai Bus Terminal to Southern Bus Terminal Bangkokbus
22h 30m฿1,745–2,300Drive 1,122.3 km
- Drive from Kulim to Bangkokcar 1,122.3 km
16h฿4,188–6,048Taxi, bus to Penang International Airport, fly to Suvarnabhumi Airport
- Take the taxi from Kulim to Bukit Mertajamtaxi
- Take the bus from Bukit Mertajam to Sungai Nibong Bus Terminalbus
- Fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)plane PEN - BKK
5h 55m฿3,885–8,456Drive to Narathiwat Airport, fly to Don Mueang International Airport
- Drive from Kulim to Narathiwat Airport (NAW)car
- Fly from Narathiwat Airport (NAW) to Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)plane NAW - DMK
5h 56m฿3,400–6,944Train, train to Hat Yai, fly to Don Mueang International Airport
- Take the train from Bukit Mertajam to Padang Besartrain
- Take the train from Padang Besar to Hat Yaitrain
- Fly from Hat Yai (HDY) to Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)plane HDY - DMK
8h 38m฿2,083–5,052Bus
- Take the bus from Prangin Mall to Hat Yaibus
- Take the bus from Hat Yai Bus Terminal to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminalbus
30h 20m฿1,578–8,333
Penang International Airport (PEN) to Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kulim to Bangkok is to train which costs ฿900 - ฿2600 and takes 20h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Kulim to Bangkok is to taxi and bus and fly which takes 5h 25m and costs ฿3000 - ฿8000.
No, there is no direct bus from Kulim to Bangkok. However, there are services departing from (M1) The Summit and arriving at แยกคอกวัว;Khok Wua Intersection via Komtar Bus Terminal, Hat Yai Bus Terminal and บรมราชชนนี 58;Borommaratchachonnani 58. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 30m.
No, there is no direct train from Kulim to Bangkok. However, there are services departing from Bukit Mertajam and arriving at Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal via Padang Besar and Hat Yai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 7m.
The distance between Kulim and Bangkok is 1017 km. The road distance is 1122.3 km.
The best way to get from Kulim to Bangkok without a car is to train which takes 20h 7m and costs ฿900 - ฿2600.
It takes approximately 5h 25m to get from Kulim to Bangkok, including transfers.
Kulim to Bangkok bus services, operated by New Asian Travel, depart from Komtar Bus Terminal station.
Kulim to Bangkok train services, operated by KTM Komuter, depart from Bukit Mertajam station.
The best way to get from Kulim to Bangkok is to train which takes 20h 7m and costs ฿900 - ฿2600. Alternatively, you can Mini Van and bus, which costs ฿1700 - ฿2300 and takes 22h 30m.
What companies run services between Kulim, Malaysia and Bangkok, Thailand?
You can take a vehicle from Kulim to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal via Bukit Mertajam, Padang Besar, and Hat Yai in around 20h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Kulim to แยกคอกวัว;Khok Wua Intersection via (M1) The Summit, Terminal Komtar, Komtar Bus Terminal, Hat Yai Bus Terminal, Southern Bus Terminal Bangkok, and บรมราชชนนี 58;Borommaratchachonnani 58 in around 22h 30m.
- Website
- airasia.com
Flights from Penang International Airport to Don Mueang International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿2,700–6,000
Flights from Narathiwat Airport to Don Mueang International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿2,400–5,500
Flights from Hat Yai to Don Mueang International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿1,400–3,100
- Website
- lionairthai.com
Flights from Penang International Airport to Don Mueang International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Monday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ฿2,800–7,000
Flights from Hat Yai to Don Mueang International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿1,500–3,300
- Website
- airasia.com
Flights from Penang International Airport to Don Mueang International Airport via Kuala Lumpur
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿4,200–11,000
- Website
- malaysiaairlines.com
Flights from Penang International Airport to Suvarnabhumi Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿3,000–8,500
Flights from Penang International Airport to Suvarnabhumi Airport via Phuket
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ฿4,600–8,500
Flights from Penang International Airport to Suvarnabhumi Airport via Kuala Lumpur
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿3,500–7,000
- Website
- nokair.com
Flights from Hat Yai to Don Mueang International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿1,500–15,000
- Website
- worldticket.com
Flights from Hat Yai to Don Mueang International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿1,500–15,000
- Website
- fireflyz.com.my
Flights from Penang International Airport to Suvarnabhumi Airport via Kuala Lumpur
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿3,500–7,000
- Website
- maiair.com
Flights from Penang International Airport to Suvarnabhumi Airport via Yangon
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Monday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- ฿5,000–12,000
Flights from Penang International Airport to Suvarnabhumi Airport via Kuala Lumpur
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿3,500–7,000
- Website
- airasia.com
Flights from Penang International Airport to Don Mueang International Airport via Kuala Namu
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- ฿2,700–11,000
- Website
- thaiairways.com
Flights from Penang International Airport to Suvarnabhumi Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- ฿3,000–8,500
- 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
- ฿310–440
- Website
- https://www.ktmb.com.my/Komuter.html
Train from Bukit Mertajam to Padang Besar
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ฿310–440
- 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 Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ฿300–900
- 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)
- ฿300–360
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- ฿320–410
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- ฿670–730
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
- Phone
- 04-3312966
- Website
- easybook.com
Bus from Bukit Mertajam to Sungai Nibong Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿45–65
- Website
- https://www.easybook.com/en-sg/bus/operator/supernice-grassland
- Book at
- https://www.easybook.com/bus/booking/malaccanovotelmelaka-to-goldenmilecomplex
Bus from Bukit Mertajam to Sungai Nibong Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿45–65
- Website
- https://www.easybook.com/en-sg/bus/operator/supernice-grassland
- Book at
- https://www.easybook.com/bus/booking/malaccanovotelmelaka-to-goldenmilecomplex
- Phone
- +60 4-261 5558
- Website
- 12go.asia
Bus from Komtar Bus Terminal to Hat Yai
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ฿550–850
- Book at
- https://12go.asia/en/operator/new-asian-travel
- Phone
- 0-2894-6330-2
- Website
- busonlineticket.co.th
Bus from Hat Yai Bus Terminal to Southern Bus Terminal Bangkok
- Phone
- 019 - 545 3888
- [email protected]
- Website
- behtravelandtour.com
Bus from Prangin Mall to Hat Yai
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 22m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- ฿483
- Schedules at
- behtravelandtour.com
- Phone
- 1490
- [email protected]
- Website
- tcl99web.transport.co.th
Bus from Hat Yai Bus Terminal to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 22h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿800–7,500
- Book at
- https://12go.asia/en/operator/transport-co
- Website
- https://tcl99web.transport.co.th/Home
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Estimated price
- ฿260–320
Public Transport Cooperative
- Phone
- +60 5-716 0733
Taxi service Batu Kawan
- Phone
- +60 12-579 9765
Grab Taxi
- Website
- grab.com
Penang Taxi Drivers Association
- Phone
- +604 262 5721
- Website
- penang-traveltips.com
Speedy Taxi
- Phone
- +60124929204
- Website
- penang-taxis.blogspot.com
Sunshine Radio Taxi
- Phone
- +604 642 5961
- Website
- penang-traveltips.com
Public Transport Cooperative
- Phone
- +60 5-716 0733
Taxi service Batu Kawan
- Phone
- +60 12-579 9765
Grab Taxi
- Website
- grab.com
Penang Taxi Drivers Association
- Phone
- +604 262 5721
- Website
- penang-traveltips.com
Speedy Taxi
- Phone
- +60124929204
- Website
- penang-taxis.blogspot.com
Sunshine Radio Taxi
- Phone
- +604 642 5961
- Website
- penang-traveltips.com
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More Questions & Answers
Kulim to Bangkok bus services, operated by New Asian Travel, arrive at Hat Yai station.
Bangkok is 1h behind Kulim. It is currently 12:06 PM in Kulim and 11:06 AM in Bangkok.
Kulim to Bangkok train services, operated by KTM Komuter, arrive at Padang Besar station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kulim to Bangkok is 1122 km. It takes approximately 16h to drive from Kulim to Bangkok.
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