There are 4 ways to get from Kulim to Yala by train, bus, car, or tram
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Train
best- Take the train from Tasek Gelugor to Padang Besartrain
- Take the train from Padang Besar to Hat Yaitrain
- Take the train from Hat Yai to Yalatrain
7h 38m฿453–1,885Tram, train
cheapest- Take the tram from Bukit Mertajam to Padang Besartram
- Take the train from Padang Besar to Hat Yaitrain
- Take the train from Hat Yai to Yalatrain
7h 47m฿377–1,620Bus, Minivan
- Take the bus from Kulim to Pasir Masbus Kulim
- Take the bus from Sungai Kolok to Yalabus
9h 47m฿455–882Drive 205.4 km
- Drive from Kulim to Yalacar 205.4 km
3h 9m฿784–1,133
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kulim to Yala is to tram and train which costs ฿370 - ฿1700 and takes 7h 47m.
The fastest way to get from Kulim to Yala is to drive which takes 3h 9m and costs ฿750 - ฿1200.
No, there is no direct bus from Kulim to Yala. However, there are services departing from Kulim and arriving at Yala via Sungai Kolok. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 47m.
No, there is no direct train from Kulim to Yala. However, there are services departing from Tasek Gelugor and arriving at Yala via Padang Besar and Hat Yai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 38m.
The distance between Kulim and Yala is 317 km. The road distance is 205.4 km.
The best way to get from Kulim to Yala without a car is to train which takes 7h 38m and costs ฿450 - ฿1900.
It takes approximately 7h 38m to get from Kulim to Yala, including transfers.
Kulim to Yala bus services, operated by Ekspres Perdana, depart from Kulim station.
Kulim to Yala train services, operated by KTM Komuter, depart from Tasek Gelugor station.
The best way to get from Kulim to Yala is to train which takes 7h 38m and costs ฿450 - ฿1900. Alternatively, you can bus and Minivan, which costs ฿450 - ฿900 and takes 9h 47m.
What companies run services between Kulim, Malaysia and Yala, Thailand?
You can take a vehicle from Kulim to Yala via Tasek Gelugor, Padang Besar, and Hat Yai in around 7h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kulim to Yala via Pasir Mas and Sungai Kolok in around 9h 47m.
- 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
- +609-765 6000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Ekspres Perdana
Bus from Kulim to Pasir Mas
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 57m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿310–750
- Website
- Ekspres Perdana
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Booking & Getting There
Kulim to Yala bus services, operated by Ekspres Perdana, arrive at Pasir Mas station.
Yala is 1h behind Kulim. It is currently 10:54 PM in Kulim and 9:54 PM in Yala.
Kulim to Yala train services, operated by KTM Komuter, arrive at Padang Besar station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kulim to Yala is 205 km. It takes approximately 3h 9m to drive from Kulim to Yala.
There are 15+ hotels available in Yala.