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How to get fromKulim to Bangkokby taxi, bus, plane, train, car, or tram

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There are 6 ways to get from Kulim to Bangkok by taxi, bus, plane, train, car, or tram

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  1. Taxi, bus to Penang International Airport, fly to Don Mueang International Airport

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Kulim to Bukit Mertajamtaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Bukit Mertajam to Sungai Nibong Bus Terminalbus bus
    3. Fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)plane plane PEN - DMK
    5h 25m
    ฿2,830–5,908

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Tasek Gelugor to Padang Besartrain train
    2. Take the train from Padang Besar to Hat Yaitrain train
    3. Take the train from Hat Yai to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain train
    19h 58m
    ฿717–1,884

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Kulim to Pasir Masbus bus Kulim
    2. Take the bus from Sungai Kolok to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminalbus bus
    25h 34m
    ฿1,369–10,315

  4. Drive  1,123.5 km

    1. Drive from Kulim to Bangkokcar car 1,123.5 km
    15h 54m
    ฿4,274–6,173

  5. Taxi, bus to Penang International Airport, fly to Suvarnabhumi Airport

    1. Take the taxi from Kulim to Bukit Mertajamtaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Bukit Mertajam to Sungai Nibong Bus Terminalbus bus
    3. Fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)plane plane PEN - BKK
    5h 55m
    ฿4,290–6,968

  6. Tram, train to Hat Yai, fly to Don Mueang International Airport

    1. Take the tram from Bukit Mertajam to Padang Besartram tram
    2. Take the train from Padang Besar to Hat Yaitrain train
    3. Fly from Hat Yai (HDY) to Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)plane plane HDY - DMK
    8h 37m
    ฿1,596–3,479

Penang International Airport (PEN) to Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) flights

Calendar33Weekly Planes
Duration2h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket฿2,216Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,017 km
  • Duration: 5h 25m

What companies run services between Kulim, Malaysia and Bangkok, Thailand?

You can take a vehicle from Kulim to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal via Tasek Gelugor, Padang Besar, and Hat Yai in around 19h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kulim to Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal via Pasir Mas and Sungai Kolok in around 25h 34m.

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