There are 4 ways to get from Malaysia to Yala by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Kuala Lumpur to Padang Besartrain Ets
- Take the train from Padang Besar to Hat Yaitrain
- Take the train from Hat Yai to Yalatrain
11h 5m฿155–1,552Bus, Minivan
- Take the bus from Terminal Bersepadu Selatan to Rantau Panjangbus
- Take the bus from Sungai Kolok to Yalabus
12h 25m฿986–1,645Drive 500.8 km
- Drive from Kuala Lumpur to Yalacar 500.8 km
6h 39m฿1,904–2,750Bus, Minivan via Terminal Seksyen 17
- Take the bus from Shah Alam to Rantau Panjangbus
- Take the bus from Sungai Kolok to Yalabus
14h 42m฿514–1,496
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Malaysia to Yala is to bus and Minivan via Terminal Seksyen 17 which costs ฿500 - ฿1500 and takes 14h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Malaysia to Yala is to drive which takes 6h 39m and costs ฿1900 - ฿2800.
No, there is no direct bus from Malaysia to Yala. However, there are services departing from Terminal Bersepadu Selatan and arriving at Yala via Sungai Kolok. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Malaysia to Yala. However, there are services departing from Kuala Lumpur and arriving at Yala via Padang Besar and Hat Yai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 5m.
The distance between Malaysia and Yala is 673 km. The road distance is 500.8 km.
The best way to get from Malaysia to Yala without a car is to train which takes 11h 5m and costs ฿150 - ฿1600.
It takes approximately 11h 5m to get from Malaysia to Yala, including transfers.
Malaysia to Yala bus services, operated by Queen Express, depart from Terminal Bersepadu Selatan station.
Malaysia to Yala train services, operated by KTM Intercity, depart from Kuala Lumpur station.
The best way to get from Malaysia to Yala is to train which takes 11h 5m and costs ฿150 - ฿1600. Alternatively, you can bus and Minivan, which costs ฿950 - ฿1700 and takes 12h 25m.
What companies run services between Malaysia and Yala, Thailand?
You can take a train from Kuala Lumpur to Yala via Padang Besar and Hat Yai in around 11h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a train from KL Sentral to Yala via Bandar Tasik Selatan, Terminal Bersepadu Selatan, Rantau Panjang, and Sungai Kolok in around 12h 25m.
- Phone
- +603 - 9779 1200
- [email protected]
- Website
- KTMB
Train from Kuala Lumpur to Padang Besar
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- ฿100–550
- Website
- KTMB
- Shuttle
- ฿100–160
- Express
- ฿360–550
Train from Padang Besar to Hat Yai
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- ฿11–140
- Website
- KTMB
- Shuttle
- ฿11–16
- Express
- ฿95–140
- Phone
- +6 09 742 2277
- [email protected]
- Website
- queenexpress.com.my
Bus from Terminal Bersepadu Selatan to Rantau Panjang
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 48m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- ฿500–900
- Schedules at
- queenexpress.com.my
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Booking & Getting There
Malaysia to Yala bus services, operated by Queen Express, arrive at Rantau Panjang station.
Malaysia to Yala train services, operated by KTM Intercity, arrive at Padang Besar station.
Yes, the driving distance between Malaysia to Yala is 501 km. It takes approximately 6h 39m to drive from Malaysia to Yala.
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