There are 7 ways to get from Songkhla to Genting Highlands by train, bus, car, plane, or tram
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train
best- Take the train from Hat Yai to Padang Besartrain
- Take the train from Padang Besar to Tanjong Malimtrain Ets
7h 58mRM 135–238Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Hat Yai to Kl Sentraltrain Ets
- Take the bus from KL Sentral to Awana Bus Terminalbus
18h 17mRM 58–414Minivan, train, bus
- Take the bus from Hat Yai Bus Terminal to Padang Besarbus
- Take the train from Padang Besar to Kobahtrain
- Take the bus from Sungai Petani to Genting Highlandsbus
13h 14mRM 103–127Drive 547.5 km
- Drive from Songkhla to Genting Highlandscar 547.5 km
6h 39mRM 254–367Minivan to Hat Yai, fly to Kuala Lumpur International Airport, train, bus
- Take the bus from Songkhla to Hat Yaibus
- Fly from Hat Yai (HDY) to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)plane HDY - KUL
- Take the train from Klia T2 to KL Sentraltrain
- Take the bus from KL Sentral to Awana Bus Terminalbus
9h 56mRM 296–1,072Bus
- Take the bus from Hat Yai to Terminal Bas Sungai Nibongbus
- Take the bus from Terminal Bas Sungai Nibong to First World Genting Highlandsbus
14h 38mRM 117Minivan, train, tram to Alor Setar, fly to Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah, bus
- Take the bus from Songkhla to Hat Yaibus
- Take the train from Hat Yai to Padang Besartrain
- Take the tram from Padang Besar to Anak Bukittram
- Fly from Alor Setar (AOR) to Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah (SZB)plane AOR - SZB
- Take the bus from KL Sentral to Awana Bus Terminalbus
10h 39mRM 259–1,001
Hat Yai (HDY) to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Songkhla to Genting Highlands is to train and bus which costs RM 55 - RM 420 and takes 18h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Songkhla to Genting Highlands is to drive which takes 6h 39m and costs RM 250 - RM 370.
No, there is no direct bus from Songkhla to Genting Highlands. However, there are services departing from Songkhla and arriving at First World Genting Highlands via Hat Yai and Terminal Bas Sungai Nibong. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 38m.
No, there is no direct train from Songkhla to Genting Highlands. However, there are services departing from Hat Yai and arriving at Batang Kali via Padang Besar and Tanjung Malim. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 58m.
The distance between Songkhla and Genting Highlands is 575 km. The road distance is 547.5 km.
The best way to get from Songkhla to Genting Highlands without a car is to train which takes 7h 58m and costs RM 130 - RM 240.
It takes approximately 7h 58m to get from Songkhla to Genting Highlands, including transfers.
Songkhla to Genting Highlands bus services, operated by Beh Travel & Tour Sdn, depart from Hat Yai station.
Songkhla to Genting Highlands train services, operated by State Railway of Thailand, depart from Hat Yai station.
The best way to get from Songkhla to Genting Highlands is to train which takes 7h 58m and costs RM 130 - RM 240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs RM 117 and takes 14h 38m.
What companies run services between Songkhla, Thailand and Genting Highlands, Pahang, Malaysia?
You can take a vehicle from Songkhla to Genting Highlands via Hat Yai, Padang Besar, Tanjong Malim, Tanjung Malim, and Batang Kali in around 7h 58m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Songkhla to First World Genting Highlands via Hat Yai and Terminal Bas Sungai Nibong in around 14h 38m.
- Website
- fireflyz.com.my
Flights from Alor Setar to Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 230–450
- Phone
- 1690
- [email protected]
- Website
- railway.co.th
Train from Hat Yai to Padang Besar
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- RM 1–110
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- railway.co.th
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- RM 75–110
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- RM 12–15
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- RM 1–3
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- RM 30–34
Train from Hat Yai to Padang Besar
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- RM 1–110
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- railway.co.th
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- RM 75–110
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- RM 12–15
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- RM 1–3
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- RM 30–34
Bus from Hat Yai Bus Terminal to Padang Besar
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 7
Bus from Songkhla to Hat Yai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 5
- Schedules at
- facebook.com
Bus from Songkhla to Hat Yai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 5
- Schedules at
- facebook.com
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Booking & Getting There
Songkhla to Genting Highlands bus services, operated by Beh Travel & Tour Sdn, arrive at Terminal Bas Sungai Nibong station.
Songkhla to Genting Highlands train services, operated by State Railway of Thailand, arrive at Padang Besar station.
Yes, the driving distance between Songkhla to Genting Highlands is 547 km. It takes approximately 6h 39m to drive from Songkhla to Genting Highlands.
Book your Songkhla to Genting Highlands bus tickets online with 12go.asia.
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