There are 6 ways to get from Surat Thani to Kuala Perlis by bus, car, train, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Mini Bus, Mini Van, drive
best- Take the bus from Suratthani to Trangbus 488
- Take the bus from Trang to Satunbus
- Drive from Satun to Kuala Perliscar
7h 55mRM 72–92Train
cheapest- Take the train from Surat Thani Train Station to Hat Yaitrain 31 Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal Station - Hat Yai - Class II Sleeper AC / ...
- Take the train from Hat Yai to Padang Besartrain
8h 51mRM 44–178Drive 391.7 km
- Drive from Surat Thani to Kuala Perliscar 391.7 km
6hRM 182–263Fly to Trang Airport, drive
- Fly from Surat Thani (URT) to Trang Airport (TST)plane URT - TST
- Drive from Trang-Airport-TST to Kuala Perliscar
8h 27mRM 403–746Minivan
- Take the bus from Surathani Talad Kaset Station to Hat Yai Bus Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Hat Yai Bus Terminal to Padang Besarbus
8h 31mRM 67–92Fly to Hat Yai, train
- Fly from Surat Thani (URT) to Hat Yai (HDY)plane URT - HDY
- Take the train from Hat Yai to Padang Besartrain
9h 11mRM 348–647
Surat Thani (URT) to Trang Airport (TST) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Surat Thani to Kuala Perlis is to Mini Bus and Mini Van and drive which costs RM 70 - RM 95 and takes 7h 55m.
The fastest way to get from Surat Thani to Kuala Perlis is to drive which takes 6h and costs RM 180 - RM 270.
No, there is no direct bus from Surat Thani station to Kuala Perlis. However, there are services departing from Surathani Talad Kaset Station and arriving at Padang Besar via Hat Yai Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 31m.
No, there is no direct train from Surat Thani station to Kuala Perlis. However, there are services departing from Surat Thani Train Station and arriving at Arau via Hat Yai and Padang Besar. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 51m.
The distance between Surat Thani and Kuala Perlis is 431 km. The road distance is 391.7 km.
The best way to get from Surat Thani to Kuala Perlis without a car is to train which takes 8h 51m and costs RM 40 - RM 180.
It takes approximately 7h 55m to get from Surat Thani to Kuala Perlis, including transfers.
Surat Thani to Kuala Perlis bus services, operated by Hat Yai Transport, depart from Surathani Talad Kaset Station.
Surat Thani to Kuala Perlis train services, operated by State Railway of Thailand, depart from Surat Thani Train Station.
The best way to get from Surat Thani to Kuala Perlis is to train which takes 8h 51m and costs RM 40 - RM 180. Alternatively, you can Minivan, which costs RM 65 - RM 95 and takes 8h 31m.
What companies run services between Surat Thani, Thailand and Kuala Perlis, Malaysia?
You can take a bus from Surat Thani Bus Terminal to Kuala Perlis via Surat Thani Train Station, Surat Thani Train Station, Hat Yai, Padang Besar, and Arau in around 8h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Surathani Talad Kaset Station to Kuala Perlis via Hat Yai Bus Terminal, Padang Besar, Padang Besar, and Arau in around 8h 31m.
- Website
- airasia.com
Flights from Surat Thani to Trang Airport via Don Muang
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 310–600
Flights from Surat Thani to Hat Yai via Don Muang
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 300–550
Flights from Surat Thani to Hat Yai via Suvarnabhumi
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Monday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- RM 300–550
- Phone
- 1690
- [email protected]
- Website
- railway.co.th
Train from Surat Thani Train Station to Hat Yai
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 12–110
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- railway.co.th
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- RM 75–110
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- RM 18–23
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- RM 12–16
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- RM 45–49
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 31–34
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 31–34
Bus from Suratthani to Trang
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 20
Bus from Trang to Satun
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 13
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Booking & Getting There
Surat Thani to Kuala Perlis bus services, operated by Hat Yai Transport, arrive at Hat Yai Bus Terminal station.
Kuala Perlis is 1h ahead of Surat Thani. It is currently 7:31 PM in Surat Thani and 8:31 PM in Kuala Perlis.
Surat Thani to Kuala Perlis train services, operated by State Railway of Thailand, arrive at Hat Yai station.
Yes, the driving distance between Surat Thani to Kuala Perlis is 392 km. It takes approximately 6h to drive from Surat Thani to Kuala Perlis.
There are 330+ hotels available in Kuala Perlis.


