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There are 10 ways to get from Malaysia to Surat Thani by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Kuala Lumpur to Bukit Mertajamtrain train Ets
    2. Take the train from Bukit Mertajam to Padang Besartrain train
    3. Take the train from Padang Besar to Hat Yaitrain train
    4. Take the train from Hat Yai to Surat Thani Train Stationtrain train
    15h 2m
    ฿508–2,614

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Bersepadu Selatan to Hatyaibus bus
    2. Take the train from Hat Yai to Surat Thani Train Stationtrain train 32 Hat Yai - Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal Station - Class II Sleeper AC / ...
    15h 52m
    ฿863–2,418

  3. Drive 846 km

    1. Drive from Kuala Lumpur to Surat Thanicar car 846 km
    10h 27m
    ฿3,170–4,579

  4. Bus to Singapore Changi Airport, fly to Krabi Airport, Minivan

    1. Take the bus from Johor Bahru CIQ to Expo Stnbus bus
    2. Fly from Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) to Krabi Airport (KBV)plane plane SIN - KBV
    3. Take the bus from Krabi to Surat Thani Kaset Marketbus bus
    10h
    ฿3,410–8,823

  5. Bus, Minivan

    1. Take the bus from TBS Kuala Lumpur to Hat Yai Stationbus bus TBS Kuala Lumpur
    2. Take the bus from Hat Yai Bus Terminal to Surathani Talad Kaset Stationbus bus
    16h 1m
    ฿727–1,452

  6. Bus, train via Ipoh

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Bersepadu Selatan to Terminal Meru Rayabus bus Kl
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Meru Raya to Hat Yai Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Hat Yai to Surat Thani Train Stationtrain train
    18h 11m
    ฿962–2,147

  7. Fly Penang International Airport to Phuket International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Phuket International Airport (HKT)plane plane PEN - HKT
    2. Take the bus from Phuket Bus Terminal 1 to Surat Thani Phantip Stationbus bus
    10h 57m
    ฿2,611–6,530

  8. Train to Kuala Lumpur International Airport, fly to Krabi Airport, Minivan

    1. Take the train from KL Sentral to Klia T2train train
    2. Fly from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Krabi Airport (KBV)plane plane KUL - KBV
    3. Take the bus from Krabi to Surat Thani Kaset Marketbus bus
    9h 52m
    ฿2,001–8,361

  9. Bus to Singapore Changi Airport, fly to Phuket International Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Johor Bahru CIQ to Expo Stnbus bus
    2. Fly from Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) to Phuket International Airport (HKT)plane plane SIN - HKT
    3. Take the bus from Phuket Bus Terminal 1 to Surat Thani Phantip Stationbus bus
    12h 1m
    ฿3,250–9,103

  10. Train to Kuala Lumpur International Airport, fly to Phuket International Airport, bus

    1. Take the train from KL Sentral to Klia T2train train
    2. Fly from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Phuket International Airport (HKT)plane plane KUL - HKT
    3. Take the bus from Phuket Bus Terminal 1 to Surat Thani Phantip Stationbus bus
    12h 8m
    ฿2,341–7,141

Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) to Krabi Airport (KBV) flights

Calendar40Weekly Planes
Duration3h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket฿2,649Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 861.4 km
  • Duration: 15h 2m

What companies run services between Malaysia and Surat Thani, Thailand?

You can take a train from Kuala Lumpur to Surathani Talad Kaset Station via Bukit Mertajam, Padang Besar, Hat Yai, Surat Thani Train Station, and Surat Thani station in around 15h 2m. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Plaza Rakyat to Surathani Talad Kaset Station via Bandar Tasik Selatan, TBS Kuala Lumpur, Hat Yai Station, Thanon Nipatuthit 2, and Hat Yai Bus Terminal in around 16h 1m.

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