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How to get fromSurat Thani to Kota Bharuby train, car, plane, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Surat Thani to Kota Bharu by train, car, plane, or bus

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  1. Train, drive

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    1. Take the train from Surat Thani Train Station to Sungai Koloktrain train 37 Hua Lamphong - Sungai Kolok - Class II Sleeper AC / ...
    2. Drive from Sungai Kolok to Kota Bharucar car
    11h 18m
    RM 39–134

  2. Drive 593.5 km

    1. Drive from Surat Thani to Kota Bharucar car 593.5 km
    8h 45m
    RM 274–395

  3. Fly Surat Thani to Narathiwat Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Surat Thani (URT) to Narathiwat Airport (NAW)plane plane URT - NAW
    2. Drive from Narathiwat Airport (NAW) to Kota Bharucar car
    7h 8m
    RM 708–1,196

  4. Bus to Krabi Airport, fly to Sultan Ismail Petra

    1. Take the bus from Surat Thani City to Krabi Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Fly from Krabi Airport (KBV) to Sultan Ismail Petra (KBR)plane plane KBV - KBR
    9h 17m

  5. Bus, bus to Phuket International Airport, fly to Sultan Ismail Petra

    1. Take the bus from Surathani Talad Kaset Station to Phuket Bus Terminal 1bus bus
    2. Take the bus from Old Phuket Bus Terminal to Phuket Airport Busbus bus
    3. Fly from Phuket International Airport (HKT) to Sultan Ismail Petra (KBR)plane plane HKT - KBR
    12h 8m
    RM 508–843

Surat Thani (URT) to Narathiwat Airport (NAW) flights

Calendar35Weekly Planes
Duration5h 29mAverage Duration
TicketRM 652Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 564.9 km
  • Duration: 11h 18m

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

There is no direct connection from Surat Thani to Kota Bharu. However, you can take the bus to Surat Thani Train Station, walk to Surat Thani Train Station, take the train to Sungai Kolok, then drive to Kota Bharu. Alternatively, you can drive from Surat Thani to Kota Bharu in around 8h 45m.

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