There are 8 ways to get from Surat Thani to Kuala Perlis by bus, car, train, ferry, plane, or taxi
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 45
- Take the train from Hat Yai to Padang Besar Malaysiatrain 45
8h 31mRM 44–177Ferry
- Take the ferry from Udomrat Office to Koh Lipe Immigration Pointferry
- Take the ferry from Koh Lipe to Kuah Jettyferry
- Take the ferry from Langkawi Ferry Terminal to Kuala Perlisferry
12h 38mRM 529–598Drive 391.7 km
- Drive from Surat Thani to Kuala Perliscar 391.7 km
6hRM 182–263Bus, ferry
- Take the bus from Pattana tour Travel And transport to Tammalang Pierbus
- Take the ferry from Tammalang Pier to Kuah Jetty Langkawiferry
- Take the ferry from Langkawi Ferry Terminal to Kuala Perlisferry
13h 5mRM 221–310Ferry, bus
- Take the ferry from Udomrat Office to Koh Lipe Immigration Pointferry Udomrat Office - Koh Lipe Immigration Point
- Take the bus from Bundhaya Pier 1 to Kuala Perlisbus Bundhaya Pier 1 - Kuala Perlis
13h 35mRM 726Fly Surat Thani to Hat Yai, bus
- Fly from Surat Thani (URT) to Hat Yai (HDY)plane URT - HDY
- Take the bus from Hat Yai Airport to KTM Malaysia Railaway Station sidebus
8h 32mRM 668–1,361Bus to Krabi Airport, fly to Alor Setar, taxi
- Take the bus from Surat Thani Hotel Transfer to Ao Nang Mcdonaldbus
- Fly from Krabi Airport (KBV) to Alor Setar (AOR)plane KBV - AOR
- Take the taxi from Alor Setar (AOR) to Kuala Perlistaxi
12h 6mRM 448–1,313
Surat Thani to Kuala Perlis by ferry
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 ferry from Surat Thani to Kuala Perlis. However, there are services departing from Udomrat Office and arriving at Kuala Perlis via Koh Lipe and Langkawi Ferry Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 38m.
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 31m.
The distance between Surat Thani and Kuala Perlis is 431 km. The road distance is 391.7 km.
Book your Surat Thani to Kuala Perlis ferry tickets online with 12go.asia.
The best way to get from Surat Thani to Kuala Perlis without a car is to train which takes 8h 31m 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 train services, operated by Thai Railway, depart from Surat Thani Train Station.
Kuala Perlis is 1h ahead of Surat Thani. It is currently 9:51 PM in Surat Thani and 10:51 PM in Kuala Perlis.
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 Malaysia, Padang Besar, and Arau in around 8h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Udomrat Office to Kuala Perlis via Koh Lipe and Langkawi Ferry Terminal in around 12h 38m.
- Website
- lionairthai.com
Flights from Surat Thani to Hat Yai via Don Muang
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 400–1,000
- Website
- malaysiaairlines.com
Flights from Krabi Airport to Alor Setar via Kuala Lumpur
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- RM 500–1,200
Flights from Krabi Airport to Alor Setar via Suvarnabhumi, Kuala Lumpur
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 17m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- RM 600–2,200
- Website
- airasia.com
Flights from Surat Thani to Hat Yai via Don Muang
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 37m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 380–850
- Website
- airasia.com
Flights from Krabi Airport to Alor Setar via Kuala Lumpur
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 270–1,100
Flights from Krabi Airport to Alor Setar via Kuala Lumpur, Senai
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- RM 340–1,300
- Website
- vietjetair.com
Flights from Surat Thani to Hat Yai via Suvarnabhumi
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 320–850
- Website
- nokair.com
Flights from Surat Thani to Hat Yai via Don Muang
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- RM 430–900
- Website
- fireflyz.com.my
Flights from Krabi Airport to Alor Setar via Kuala Lumpur
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- RM 500–1,200
- Website
- Thai Railway
Train from Surat Thani Train Station to Hat Yai
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 52m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 12–160
- Schedules at
- 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 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 18–22
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- RM 12–16
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- RM 44–49
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
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
- Phone
- +66 2 296 1096
- [email protected]
- Website
- Pattana Tour
Bus from Pattana tour Travel And transport to Tammalang Pier
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 115
- Schedules at
- Pattana Tour
- Phone
- +66 2 339 1139
- [email protected]
- Website
- Marinee Travel
Bus from Bundhaya Pier 1 to Kuala Perlis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 363
- Website
- Marinee Travel
- Phone
- +66 2 295 1095
- [email protected]
- Website
- Zee Zenith Travel
Bus from Hat Yai Airport to KTM Malaysia Railaway Station side
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 189
- Schedules at
- Zee Zenith Travel
- Phone
- +66 2 234 1034
- [email protected]
- Website
- 12go.co
Bus from Surat Thani Hotel Transfer to Ao Nang Mcdonald
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 52
- Book at
- A and T Travel
- Phone
- +66 2 281 1081
- [email protected]
- Website
- 12go.co
Ferry from Udomrat Office to Koh Lipe Immigration Point
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- RM 363
- Book at
- Udomrat Tour
Ferry from Udomrat Office to Koh Lipe Immigration Point
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- RM 363
- Book at
- Udomrat Tour
- Phone
- +66 2 333 1133
- [email protected]
- Website
- Fern Holiday Tour
Ferry from Koh Lipe to Kuah Jetty
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 152
- Website
- Fern Holiday Tour
Ferry from Tammalang Pier to Kuah Jetty Langkawi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 98
- Website
- Fern Holiday Tour
- Phone
- +66 82 419 6222
- [email protected]
- Website
- Awaycation Trip
Ferry from Koh Lipe to Kuah Jetty
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 150
- Website
- Awaycation Trip
- Phone
- +66 2 295 1095
- [email protected]
- Website
- Zee Zenith Travel
Ferry from Koh Lipe to Kuah Jetty
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 189
- Schedules at
- Zee Zenith Travel
Ferry from Tammalang Pier to Kuah Jetty Langkawi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 121
- Schedules at
- Zee Zenith Travel
- Phone
- +66 2 208 1008
- [email protected]
- Website
- Thubthim Siam Travel
Ferry from Koh Lipe to Kuah Jetty
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 190
- Website
- Thubthim Siam Travel
Ferry from Tammalang Pier to Kuah Jetty Langkawi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 144
- Website
- Thubthim Siam Travel
- Phone
- 04-966 5889
- Website
- Langkawi Ferry Line
Ferry from Langkawi Ferry Terminal to Kuala Perlis
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- RM 17–45
- Website
- Langkawi Ferry Line
- Adult (MyKad holder)
- RM 17
- Adult (Non MyKad)
- RM 45
Ferry from Langkawi Ferry Terminal to Kuala Perlis
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- RM 17–45
- Website
- Langkawi Ferry Line
- Adult (MyKad holder)
- RM 17
- Adult (Non MyKad)
- RM 45
- Website
- Baan Pun Travel
Ferry from Tammalang Pier to Kuah Jetty Langkawi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 110
- Schedules at
- Baan Pun Travel
- Phone
- +66 2 335 1135
- [email protected]
- Website
- Satun Experience Tours
Ferry from Tammalang Pier to Kuah Jetty Langkawi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 106
- Website
- Satun Experience Tours
- Phone
- (Service Counter) / +66 81 891 7991
- [email protected]
- Website
- 12go.co
Ferry from Tammalang Pier to Kuah Jetty Langkawi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 103
- Book at
- Nopphayar Trans and Tour
- Phone
- +66 2 326 1126
- [email protected]
- Website
- Satun Center Tour
Ferry from Tammalang Pier to Kuah Jetty Langkawi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 94
- Schedules at
- Satun Center Tour
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- Estimated price
- RM 110–140
Alor Setar Taxi
- Phone
- +60177367817
- Website
- facebook.com
Grab Taxi
- Website
- grab.com
Perkhidmatan Teksi Pak Syed
- Phone
- +60 12-407 2327
- Website
- facebook.com
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Booking & Getting There
Surat Thani to Kuala Perlis train services, operated by Thai Railway, 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 328+ hotels available in Kuala Perlis.







