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How to get fromSurat Thani to Ipohby bus, train, car, or plane

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

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from P Plus Express Surat Thani to Penang New Asian Travelbus bus P Plus Express Surat Thani - Penang New Asian Travel
    2. Take the bus from Komtar Bus Terminal to Terminal Meru Rayabus bus
    10h 12m
    RM 198–213

  2. Train via Padang Besar

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Surat Thani Train Station to Hat Yaitrain train 45
    2. Take the train from Hat Yai to Padang Besar Malaysiatrain train 45
    3. Take the train from Padang Besar to Ipohtrain train Ets
    11h 27m
    RM 21–166

  3. Drive  647.9 km

    1. Drive from Surat Thani to Ipohcar car 647.9 km
    8h 31m
    RM 301–434

  4. Bus to Phuket International Airport, fly to Ipoh

    1. Take the bus from Surat City Agricural Market 2 to Phuket Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Phuket International Airport (HKT) to Ipoh (IPH)plane plane HKT - IPH
    10h 55m
    RM 756–2,306

  5. Bus via George Town

    1. Take the bus from Surat Thani Kaset 2 Market to Bus Terminal Komtarbus bus Surat Thani Kaset 2 Market - Bus Terminal Komtar
    2. Take the bus from Sungai Nibong to Terminal Meru Rayabus bus Sungai Nibong
    15h 8m
    RM 197–218

  6. Train

    1. Take the train from Surat Thani Train Station to Hat Yaitrain train 45
    2. Take the train from Hat Yai to Ipohtrain train Ets
    15h 46m
    RM 36–175

  7. Bus to Krabi Airport, fly to Ipoh

    1. Take the bus from Surat Thani Hotel Transfer to Ao Nang Mcdonaldbus bus
    2. Fly from Krabi Airport (KBV) to Ipoh (IPH)plane plane KBV - IPH
    17h 29m
    RM 498–1,873

  8. Bus to Phuket International Airport, fly to Penang International Airport, bus

    1. Take the bus from Surat City Agricural Market 2 to Phuket Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Phuket International Airport (HKT) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane plane HKT - PEN
    3. Take the bus from Sungai Nibong to Terminal Meru Rayabus bus
    11h 20m
    RM 357–748

  9. Bus to Phuket International Airport, fly to Kuala Lumpur International Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Surat City Agricural Market 2 to Phuket Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Phuket International Airport (HKT) to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)plane plane HKT - KUL
    3. Take the train from Klia T2 to KL Sentraltrain train
    4. Take the train from Kl Sentral to Ipohtrain train
    12h 44m
    RM 313–769

  10. Bus to Phuket International Airport, fly to Hat Yai, bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Surat City Agricural Market 2 to Phuket Airportbus bus
    2. Fly from Phuket International Airport (HKT) to Hat Yai (HDY)plane plane HKT - HDY
    3. Take the bus from Hat Yai Airport to KTM Malaysia Railaway Station sidebus bus
    4. Take the train from Padang Besar to Ipohtrain train
    12h 54m
    RM 493–740

Surat Thani to Ipoh by bus

Calendar1Weekly Buses
Duration10h 12mAverage Duration
TicketRM 198Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 678.1 km
  • Duration: 10h 12m

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

You can take a bus from P Plus Express Surat Thani to Terminal Meru Raya via Penang New Asian Travel and Komtar Bus Terminal in around 10h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Surat Thani Bus Terminal to Ipoh via Surat Thani Train Station, Surat Thani Train Station, Hat Yai, and Padang Besar in around 11h 27m.

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