There are 8 ways to get from Songkhla to Johor Bahru 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 Jb Sentraltrain Ets
11h 55mRM 70–172Bus
- Take the bus from Hatyai to Woodlands Checkpoint, Singaporebus
16h 10mRM 204Drive 889.7 km
- Drive from Songkhla to Johor Bahrucar 889.7 km
9h 53mRM 413–596Minivan to Hat Yai, fly to Singapore Changi Airport
- Take the bus from Songkhla to Hat Yaibus
- Fly from Hat Yai (HDY) to Singapore Changi Airport (SIN)plane HDY - SIN
8h 25mRM 398–968Bus via George Town
- Take the bus from Hat Yai to Prangin Mallbus
- Take the bus from Penang Komtar to Larkin Bus Terminalbus Penang Komtar
17h 8mRM 140–265Minivan, train, tram to Alor Setar, fly to Senai International Airport
- 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 Senai International Airport (JHB)plane AOR - JHB
8h 35mRM 215–628Minivan to Hat Yai, fly to Senai International Airport
- Take the bus from Songkhla to Hat Yaibus
- Fly from Hat Yai (HDY) to Senai International Airport (JHB)plane HDY - JHB
9h 50mRM 481–1,226Train, drive to Sultan Ismail Petra, fly to Senai International Airport
- Take the train from Hat Yai to Sungai Koloktrain
- Drive from Sungai Kolok to Sultan Ismail Petra (KBR)car
- Fly from Sultan Ismail Petra (KBR) to Senai International Airport (JHB)plane KBR - JHB
11h 3mRM 224–813
Hat Yai (HDY) to Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Songkhla to Johor Bahru is to train which costs RM 65 - RM 180 and takes 11h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Songkhla to Johor Bahru is to Minivan and fly which takes 8h 25m and costs RM 390 - RM 1000.
No, there is no direct bus from Songkhla to Johor Bahru. However, there are services departing from Songkhla and arriving at Woodlands Checkpoint, Singapore via Hat Yai Bus Terminal and Hatyai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 10m.
No, there is no direct train from Songkhla to Johor Bahru. However, there are services departing from Hat Yai and arriving at Jb Sentral via Padang Besar. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 55m.
The distance between Songkhla and Johor Bahru is 944 km. The road distance is 889.7 km.
The best way to get from Songkhla to Johor Bahru without a car is to train which takes 11h 55m and costs RM 65 - RM 180.
It takes approximately 11h 55m to get from Songkhla to Johor Bahru, including transfers.
Songkhla to Johor Bahru bus services, operated by Archipelago Travel Service, depart from Hatyai station.
Songkhla to Johor Bahru train services, operated by State Railway of Thailand, depart from Hat Yai station.
The best way to get from Songkhla to Johor Bahru is to train which takes 11h 55m and costs RM 65 - RM 180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs RM 204 and takes 16h 10m.
What companies run services between Songkhla, Thailand and Johor Bahru, Malaysia?
You can take a vehicle from Songkhla to Jb Sentral via Hat Yai and Padang Besar in around 11h 55m. Alternatively, Archipelago Travel Service operates a bus from Hatyai to Woodlands Checkpoint, Singapore once daily. Tickets cost RM 199 and the journey takes 13h.
- Website
- airasia.com
Flights from Alor Setar to Senai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- RM 180–550
Flights from Alor Setar to Senai International Airport via Kuala Lumpur
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- RM 180–550
Flights from Hat Yai to Senai International Airport via Kuala Lumpur
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 490–1,000
Flights from Sultan Ismail Petra to Senai International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- RM 180–650
Flights from Sultan Ismail Petra to Senai International Airport via Kuala Lumpur
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- When
- Saturday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- RM 180–650
- Website
- flyscoot.com
Flights from Hat Yai to Singapore Changi Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 340–750
- Website
- airasia.com
Flights from Hat Yai to Senai International Airport via Don Muang
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 57m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 490–1,000
- Website
- malindoair.com
Flights from Sultan Ismail Petra to Senai International Airport via Kuala Lumpur
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- When
- Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- RM 390–700
- 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 11–14
- 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 11–14
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- RM 1–3
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- RM 30–34
Train from Hat Yai to Sungai Kolok
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- RM 8–110
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- railway.co.th
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- RM 75–110
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- RM 16–20
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- RM 8–12
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- RM 40–44
- Phone
- +603 - 9779 1200
- [email protected]
- Website
- KTMB
Train from Hat Yai to Padang Besar
- 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 Jb Sentral
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- RM 22–100
- Website
- KTMB
- Shuttle
- RM 22–35
- Express
- RM 65–100
Train from Hat Yai to Padang Besar
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 1–17
- Website
- KTMB
- Shuttle
- RM 1–2
- Express
- RM 11–17
Tram from Padang Besar to Anak Bukit
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 1–19
- Website
- KTMB
- Shuttle
- RM 1–3
- Express
- RM 12–19
- Phone
- 074 223 059
- Website
- 12go.asia
Bus from Hatyai to Woodlands Checkpoint, Singapore
- Ave. Duration
- 13h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 199
- Book at
- 12go.asia
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
Bus from Songkhla to Hat Yai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 5
- Schedules at
- facebook.com
- Phone
- 019 - 545 3888
- [email protected]
- Website
- behtravelandtour.com
Bus from Hat Yai to Prangin Mall
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 23m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- RM 60
- Schedules at
- behtravelandtour.com
- Phone
- +60 111 066 1111
- [email protected]
- Website
- Billion Stars Express
Bus from Penang Komtar to Larkin Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 75–200
- Website
- Billion Stars Express
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Booking & Getting There
Songkhla to Johor Bahru bus services, operated by Archipelago Travel Service, arrive at Woodlands Checkpoint, Singapore station.
Johor Bahru is 1h ahead of Songkhla. It is currently 6:15 PM in Songkhla and 7:15 PM in Johor Bahru.
Songkhla to Johor Bahru train services, operated by State Railway of Thailand, arrive at Padang Besar station.
Yes, the driving distance between Songkhla to Johor Bahru is 890 km. It takes approximately 9h 53m to drive from Songkhla to Johor Bahru.
Book your Songkhla to Johor Bahru bus tickets online with 12go.asia.
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