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How to get fromKulim to Thailandby tram, bus, plane, train, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Kulim to Thailand by tram, bus, plane, train, or car

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  1. Tram, bus, fly to Don Mueang International Airport

    best
    1. Take the tram from Bukit Mertajam to Padang Besartram tram
    2. Take the bus from Padang Besar Immigration Thailand Side to Hat Yai Airportbus bus
    3. Fly from Hat Yai (HDY) to Don Mueang International Airport (DMK)plane plane HDY - DMK
    7h 16m
    ฿2,991–4,945

  2. Tram, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the tram from Bukit Mertajam to Padang Besartram tram Padang Besar Line
    2. Take the train from Padang Besar Malaysia to Bang Bamrutrain train 46
    19h 23m
    ฿1,264–1,519

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chai Leng Park Caltex to Mochit Terminalbus bus Chai Leng Park Caltex - Mochit Terminal
    25h 51m
    ฿2,609–2,671

  4. Drive  1,123.5 km

    1. Drive from Kulim to Bangkokcar car 1,123.5 km
    15h 54m
    ฿4,304–6,216

  5. Tram, bus, fly to Suvarnabhumi Airport

    1. Take the tram from Bukit Mertajam to Padang Besartram tram
    2. Take the bus from Padang Besar Immigration Thailand Side to Hat Yai Airportbus bus
    3. Fly from Hat Yai (HDY) to Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK)plane plane HDY - BKK
    7h 39m
    ฿3,337–5,386

  6. Train

    1. Take the train from Tasek Gelugor to Padang Besartrain train Butterworth
    2. Take the train from Padang Besar Malaysia to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain train 46
    22h 36m
    ฿1,343–1,789

  7. Bus, tram

    1. Take the bus from Kulim to Kamuntingbus bus
    2. Take the tram from Kamunting to Butterworthtram tram
    3. Take the bus from Butterworth Bus Terminal to Hat Yai Bus Terminal 1bus bus
    4. Take the bus from Hat Yai For Departure station to Khao San Nara Travelbus bus
    27h 29m
    ฿2,278–2,431

Hat Yai (HDY) to Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) flights

Calendar133Weekly Planes
Duration1h 29mAverage Duration
Ticket฿1,129Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,016 km
  • Duration: 7h 16m

What companies run services between Kulim, Malaysia and Thailand?

KST Travels operates a bus from Chai Leng Park Caltex to Mochit Terminal once daily. Tickets cost ฿2,300 and the journey takes 23h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Kulim to Nitas Rattanakosin via Tasek Gelugor, Padang Besar, Padang Besar Malaysia, Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal, and Bang Sue Railway Station 1 in around 22h 36m.

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