There are 6 ways to get from Songkhla to Ipoh by train, bus, car, or plane
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Train via Padang Besar
best- Take the train from Hat Yai to Padang Besar Malaysiatrain 45
- Take the train from Padang Besar to Ipohtrain Ets
5h 14mRM 56–117Train
cheapest- Take the train from Hat Yai to Ipohtrain Ets
12h 17mRM 22–63Minivan, bus via Medan Kidd
- Take the bus from Songkhla to Hat Yaibus
- Take the bus from Hat Yai Bus Terminal 1 to AmanJaya Bus Terminalbus Hat Yai Bus Terminal 1 - AmanJaya Bus Terminal / ...
7h 41mRM 133–135Drive 365 km
- Drive from Songkhla to Ipohcar 365 km
4h 23mRM 170–245Fly
- Fly from Hat Yai (HDY) to Ipoh (IPH)plane HDY - IPH
12h 20mRM 763–1,413Minivan, bus
- Take the bus from Songkhla to Hat Yaibus
- Take the bus from Hat Yai to Terminal Meru Rayabus
8h 57mRM 55–105
Hat Yai (HDY) to Ipoh (IPH) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Songkhla to Ipoh is to train which costs RM 21 - RM 65 and takes 12h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Songkhla to Ipoh is to drive which takes 4h 23m and costs RM 160 - RM 250.
No, there is no direct bus from Songkhla to Ipoh. However, there are services departing from Songkhla and arriving at Medan Kidd via Hat Yai Bus Terminal 1 and Terminal Meru Raya. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 41m.
No, there is no direct train from Songkhla to Ipoh. However, there are services departing from Hat Yai and arriving at Ipoh via Padang Besar. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 14m.
The distance between Songkhla and Ipoh is 391 km. The road distance is 365 km.
The best way to get from Songkhla to Ipoh without a car is to train via Padang Besar which takes 5h 14m and costs RM 55 - RM 120.
It takes approximately 5h 14m to get from Songkhla to Ipoh, including transfers.
Songkhla to Ipoh bus services, operated by Local Minivan Thailand, depart from Songkhla station.
Songkhla to Ipoh train services, operated by KTM Intercity, depart from Hat Yai station.
The best way to get from Songkhla to Ipoh is to train via Padang Besar which takes 5h 14m and costs RM 55 - RM 120. Alternatively, you can Minivan and bus via Medan Kidd, which costs RM 132 - RM 135 and takes 7h 41m, you could also fly, which costs RM 750 - RM 1500 and takes 12h 20m.
What companies run services between Songkhla, Thailand and Ipoh, Malaysia?
You can take a vehicle from Songkhla to Ipoh via Hat Yai and Padang Besar in around 5h 14m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Songkhla to Medan Kidd via Hat Yai, Hat Yai Bus Terminal 1, and Terminal Meru Raya in around 7h 41m.
- Website
- flyscoot.com
Flights from Hat Yai to Ipoh via Singapore Changi
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 10m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- RM 460–1,300
Flights from Hat Yai to Ipoh via Suvarnabhumi, Singapore Changi
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 460–3,000
- Website
- Thai Railway
Train from Hat Yai to Padang Besar Malaysia
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- RM 6–45
- Schedules at
- Thai Railway
- Phone
- 1690
- [email protected]
- Website
- railway.co.th
Train from Hat Yai to Padang Besar Malaysia
- 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 11–15
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- RM 1–3
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- RM 30–34
- Phone
- +603 - 9779 1200
- [email protected]
- Website
- KTMB
Train from Hat Yai to Padang Besar Malaysia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 1–17
- Website
- KTMB
- Shuttle
- RM 1–2
- Express
- RM 11–17
Train from Padang Besar to Ipoh
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 59m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 8–45
- Website
- KTMB
- Shuttle
- RM 8–12
- Express
- RM 30–45
Train from Hat Yai to Ipoh
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 42m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 9–50
- Website
- KTMB
- Shuttle
- RM 9–13
- Express
- RM 30–50
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
- Phone
- +66 2 295 1095
- [email protected]
- Website
- Zee Zenith Travel
Bus from Hat Yai Bus Terminal 1 to AmanJaya Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- RM 126
- Schedules at
- Zee Zenith Travel
- Phone
- +60 5-253 8898
- [email protected]
- Website
- Sri Maju
Bus from Hat Yai to Terminal Meru Raya
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 46m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- RM 60–100
- Website
- Sri Maju
- Phone
- +60165217775
- [email protected]
- Website
- easybook.com
Bus from Hat Yai to Terminal Meru Raya
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 1m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- RM 50–90
- Schedules at
- kesatuanexpress.com
- Book at
- easybook.com
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Booking & Getting There
Songkhla to Ipoh bus services, operated by Local Minivan Thailand, arrive at Hat Yai station.
Ipoh is 1h ahead of Songkhla. It is currently 12:38 AM in Songkhla and 1:38 AM in Ipoh.
Songkhla to Ipoh train services, operated by KTM Intercity, arrive at Ipoh station.
Yes, the driving distance between Songkhla to Ipoh is 365 km. It takes approximately 4h 23m to drive from Songkhla to Ipoh.
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