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How to get fromSurat Thani to Padang Besarby bus, train, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Surat Thani to Padang Besar by bus, train, car, or plane

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  1. Minivan

    best
    1. Take the bus from Surathani Talad Kaset Station to Hat Yai Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Hat Yai Bus Terminal to Padang Besarbus bus
    7h 20m
    RM 36

  2. Train

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Surat Thani Train Station to Hat Yaitrain train 31 Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal Station - Hat Yai - Class II Sleeper AC / ...
    2. Take the train from Hat Yai to Padang Besartrain train
    7h 50m
    RM 13–124

  3. Drive 357.9 km

    1. Drive from Surat Thani to Padang Besarcar car 357.9 km
    5h 28m
    RM 164–237

  4. Fly to Hat Yai, train

    1. Fly from Surat Thani (URT) to Hat Yai (HDY)plane plane URT - HDY
    2. Take the train from Hat Yai to Padang Besartrain train
    8h 8m
    RM 447–741

  5. Bus, Minivan

    1. Take the bus from Suratthani to Songkhlabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Hat Yai Bus Terminal to Padang Besarbus bus
    9h 20m
    RM 27

  6. Fly to Trang Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Surat Thani (URT) to Trang Airport (TST)plane plane URT - TST
    2. Drive from Trang-Airport-TST to Padang Besarcar car
    8h 2m
    RM 428–726

Surat Thani (URT) to Hat Yai (HDY) flights

Calendar66Weekly Planes
Duration4h 21mAverage Duration
TicketRM 419Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 363.3 km
  • Duration: 7h 20m

What companies run services between Surat Thani, Thailand and Padang Besar, Perlis, Malaysia?

You can take a bus from Surathani Talad Kaset Station to Padang Besar via Hat Yai Bus Terminal in around 7h 20m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Surat Thani Bus Terminal to Padang Besar via Surat Thani Train Station, Surat Thani Train Station, and Hat Yai in around 7h 50m.

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