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How to get fromKulim to Yalaby train, bus, car, or tram

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There are 5 ways to get from Kulim to Yala by train, bus, car, or tram

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Tasek Gelugor to Padang Besartrain train
    2. Take the train from Padang Besar Malaysia to Hat Yaitrain train 46
    3. Take the train from Hat Yai to Yalatrain train 171
    5h 58m
    ฿454–1,887

  2. Tram, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the tram from Bukit Mertajam to Padang Besartram tram
    2. Take the train from Padang Besar to Hat Yaitrain train 46
    3. Take the train from Hat Yai to Yalatrain train 171
    6h 9m
    ฿417–1,831

  3. Bus, Mini Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chai Leng Park Caltex to Hat Yai Bus Terminal 1bus bus
    2. Take the bus from Hat Yai Bus Station to Pattani Bus Stationbus bus 491
    3. Take the bus from Pattani Bus Station to Yalabus bus
    9h 26m
    ฿1,183–1,346

  4. Drive  205.4 km

    1. Drive from Kulim to Yalacar car 205.4 km
    3h 9m
    ฿787–1,137

  5. Bus, Minivan

    1. Take the bus from Kulim to Pasir Masbus bus Kulim
    2. Take the bus from Sungai Kolok to Yalabus bus
    9h 47m
    ฿456–883

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  • Distance: 317.6 km
  • Duration: 5h 58m

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

You can take a vehicle from Kulim to Yala via Tasek Gelugor, Padang Besar, Padang Besar Malaysia, and Hat Yai in around 5h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Kulim to Yala via (M1) The Summit, Padang Kilat, Chai Leng Park Caltex, Hat Yai Bus Terminal 1, Hat Yai Bus Station, and Pattani Bus Station in around 9h 26m.

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