There are 4 ways to get from Kulim to Hat Yai by train, bus, car, or tram
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Train
best- Take the train from Tasek Gelugor to Padang Besartrain Butterworth
- Take the train from Padang Besar to Hat Yaitrain
4h 33m฿417–985Tram, train
cheapest- Take the tram from Bukit Mertajam to Padang Besartram Padang Besar Line
- Take the train from Padang Besar to Hat Yaitrain
4h 42m฿337–719Mini Van
- Take the bus from Komtar Bus Terminal to Hat Yaibus
6h 13m฿1,042–1,147Drive 203.2 km
- Drive from Kulim to Hat Yaicar 203.2 km
2h 41m฿776–1,121
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kulim to Hat Yai is to tram and train which costs ฿330 - ฿750 and takes 4h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Kulim to Hat Yai is to drive which takes 2h 41m and costs ฿750 - ฿1200.
No, there is no direct bus from Kulim to Hat Yai. However, there are services departing from (M1) The Summit and arriving at Hat Yai via Komtar Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 13m.
No, there is no direct train from Kulim to Hat Yai. However, there are services departing from Tasek Gelugor and arriving at Hat Yai via Padang Besar. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 33m.
The distance between Kulim and Hat Yai is 207 km. The road distance is 203.2 km.
The best way to get from Kulim to Hat Yai without a car is to train which takes 4h 33m and costs ฿410 - ฿1000.
It takes approximately 4h 33m to get from Kulim to Hat Yai, including transfers.
Kulim to Hat Yai bus services, operated by New Asian Travel, depart from Komtar Bus Terminal station.
Kulim to Hat Yai train services, operated by KTM Komuter, depart from Tasek Gelugor station.
The best way to get from Kulim to Hat Yai is to train which takes 4h 33m and costs ฿410 - ฿1000. Alternatively, you can Mini Van, which costs ฿1000 - ฿1200 and takes 6h 13m.
What companies run services between Kulim, Malaysia and Hat Yai, Thailand?
You can take a vehicle from Kulim to Hat Yai via Tasek Gelugor and Padang Besar in around 4h 33m. Alternatively, New Asian Travel operates a bus from Komtar Bus Terminal to Hat Yai twice daily. Tickets cost ฿740–790 and the journey takes 4h.
- Phone
- +603 - 9779 1200
- [email protected]
- Website
- KTM Intercity
Train from Tasek Gelugor to Padang Besar
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- ฿290–400
- Website
- KTM Intercity
- Phone
- +60 4-261 5558
- Website
- 12go.asia
Bus from Komtar Bus Terminal to Hat Yai
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- ฿740–790
- Book at
- 12 Go
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Booking & Getting There
Kulim to Hat Yai bus services, operated by New Asian Travel, arrive at Hat Yai station.
Hat Yai is 1h behind Kulim. It is currently 4:07 AM in Kulim and 3:07 AM in Hat Yai.
Kulim to Hat Yai train services, operated by KTM Komuter, arrive at Padang Besar station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kulim to Hat Yai is 203 km. It takes approximately 2h 41m to drive from Kulim to Hat Yai.
There are 623+ hotels available in Hat Yai.