There are 11 ways to get from Thailand to Batu Caves by train, tram, plane, bus, car, or subway
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Train, tram to Alor Setar, fly to Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah
best- Take the train from Hat Yai to Padang Besartrain
- Take the tram from Padang Besar to Anak Bukittram
- Fly from Alor Setar (AOR) to Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah (SZB)plane AOR - SZB
6h 55mRM 228–710Train via ด้านหลังสถานีกลางกรุงเทพอภิวัฒน์;Rear Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal
cheapest- Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Hat Yaitrain
- Take the train from Hat Yai to Padang Besartrain
- Take the train from Padang Besar to Putratrain Ets
24h 59mRM 54–293Train
- Take the train from Hua Lamphong to Hat Yaitrain
- Take the train from Hat Yai to Padang Besartrain
- Take the train from Padang Besar to Putratrain Ets
24h 51mRM 55–294Bus
- Take the bus from Bangkok Sai Tai Mai Terminal to Sungai Kolokbus
- Take the bus from Rantau Panjang to Terminal Bersepadu Selatanbus
38h 43mRM 169–1,351Drive 1,440.9 km
- Drive from Bangkok to Batu Cavescar 1,440.9 km
19h 18mRM 668–965Fly Hat Yai to Kuala Lumpur International Airport, train
- Fly from Hat Yai (HDY) to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)plane HDY - KUL
- Take the train from Klia T2 to KL Sentraltrain
- Take the train from KL Sentral to Batu Cavestrain
6h 40mRM 303–946Train, tram to Alor Setar, fly to Kuala Lumpur International Airport
- Take the train from Hat Yai to Padang Besartrain
- Take the tram from Padang Besar to Anak Bukittram
- Fly from Alor Setar (AOR) to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)plane AOR - KUL
- Take the train from Klia T2 to KL Sentraltrain
7h 24mRM 139–608Fly Don Mueang International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport, train
- Fly from Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)plane DMK - KUL
- Take the train from Klia T2 to KL Sentraltrain
7h 28mRM 379–943Subway to Don Mueang International Airport, fly to Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah, train
- Take the subway from MRT ศูนย์ราชการนนทบุรี;Mrt Nonthaburi Civic Center to MRT หลักสี่;Mrt Kak Sisubway
- Fly from Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) to Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah (SZB)plane DMK - SZB
- Take the train from Kuala Lumpur to Batu Cavestrain
6h 44mFly Suvarnabhumi Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport, train
- Fly from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)plane BKK - KUL
- Take the train from Klia T2 to KL Sentraltrain
7h 54mRM 413–1,196Train, bus
- Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Hat Yaitrain 31 Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal Station - Hat Yai - Class II Sleeper AC / ...
- Take the bus from Hatyai to Terminal Bersepadu Selatanbus
27h 1mRM 143–302
Alor Setar (AOR) to Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah (SZB) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Thailand to Batu Caves is to train via ด้านหลังสถานีกลางกรุงเทพอภิวัฒน์;Rear Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal which costs RM 50 - RM 300 and takes 24h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Thailand to Batu Caves is to fly and train which takes 6h 40m and costs RM 300 - RM 950.
No, there is no direct bus from Thailand to Batu Caves. However, there are services departing from Democracy Monument and arriving at Sl493 Nissan via Bangkok Sai Tai Mai Terminal, Rantau Panjang and Kl117 Bsn Lebuh Ampang. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 38h 43m.
No, there is no direct train from Thailand to Batu Caves. However, there are services departing from MRT สามยอด;Mrt Sam Yot and arriving at Batu Caves via Hua Lamphong, Hat Yai, Padang Besar and Putra. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 51m.
The distance between Thailand and Batu Caves is 513 km. The road distance is 1440.9 km.
The best way to get from Thailand to Batu Caves without a car is to train which takes 24h 51m and costs RM 50 - RM 300.
It takes approximately 6h 55m to get from Thailand to Batu Caves, including transfers.
Thailand to Batu Caves bus services, operated by The Transport Company, depart from Bangkok Sai Tai Mai Terminal station.
Thailand to Batu Caves train services, operated by State Railway of Thailand, depart from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal station.
The best way to get from Thailand to Batu Caves is to train which takes 24h 51m and costs RM 50 - RM 300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs RM 160 - RM 1400 and takes 38h 43m.
What companies run services between Thailand and Batu Caves, Malaysia?
You can take a subway from MRT สามยอด;Mrt Sam Yot to Batu Caves via MRT หัวลำโพง;Mrt Hua Lamphong, Hua Lamphong, Hat Yai, Padang Besar, and Putra in around 24h 51m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Democracy Monument to Sl493 Nissan via Bangkok Sai Tai Mai Terminal, Sungai Kolok, Rantau Panjang, Kuala Lumpur, Tbs (Terminal Bersepadu Selatan), Bandar Tasik Selatan, Masjid Jamek, and Kl117 Bsn Lebuh Ampang in around 38h 43m.
- Website
- malaysiaairlines.com
Flights from Alor Setar to Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 240–460
Flights from Alor Setar to Kuala Lumpur International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 210–390
Flights from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 390–1,000
- Website
- airasia.com
Flights from Alor Setar to Kuala Lumpur International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 100–320
Flights from Don Mueang International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 17m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 370–750
- Website
- fireflyz.com.my
Flights from Alor Setar to Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 240–460
Flights from Alor Setar to Kuala Lumpur International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 210–390
Flights from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 390–550
- Website
- thaiairways.com
Flights from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 11m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 390–1,000
Flights from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport via Phuket
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- RM 390–550
- Website
- malindoair.com
Flights from Don Mueang International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 430–850
Flights from Don Mueang International Airport to Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- RM 410–850
- Website
- airasia.com
Flights from Hat Yai to Kuala Lumpur International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 280–700
Flights from Don Mueang International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 420–950
Flights from Don Mueang International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport via Hat Yai
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 420–950
- Website
- cambodia-airways.com
Flights from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport via Phnom Penh
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- RM 390–1,100
- Phone
- 1690
- [email protected]
- Website
- dticket.railway.co.th
Train from Hat Yai to Padang Besar
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- RM 1–110
- Book at
- https://12go.asia/en/operator/thai-railways
- Website
- https://dticket.railway.co.th/DTicketPublicWeb/home/Home
- 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 Hua Lamphong to Hat Yai
- Ave. Duration
- 15h
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 35–110
- Book at
- https://12go.asia/en/operator/thai-railways
- Website
- https://dticket.railway.co.th/DTicketPublicWeb/home/Home
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- RM 75–110
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- RM 35–45
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- RM 40–55
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- RM 80–90
Train from Hat Yai to Padang Besar
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- RM 1–110
- Book at
- https://12go.asia/en/operator/thai-railways
- Website
- https://dticket.railway.co.th/DTicketPublicWeb/home/Home
- 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
- https://12go.asia/en/operator/thai-railways
- Website
- https://dticket.railway.co.th/DTicketPublicWeb/home/Home
- 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 Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Hat Yai
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 35–110
- Book at
- https://12go.asia/en/operator/thai-railways
- Website
- https://dticket.railway.co.th/DTicketPublicWeb/home/Home
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- RM 75–110
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- RM 35–45
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- RM 35–50
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- RM 80–90
Train from Hat Yai to Padang Besar
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- RM 1–110
- Book at
- https://12go.asia/en/operator/thai-railways
- Website
- https://dticket.railway.co.th/DTicketPublicWeb/home/Home
- 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 Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Hat Yai
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 35–110
- Book at
- https://12go.asia/en/operator/thai-railways
- Website
- https://dticket.railway.co.th/DTicketPublicWeb/home/Home
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- RM 75–110
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- RM 35–45
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- RM 35–50
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- RM 80–90
- Phone
- +603 - 9779 1200
- [email protected]
- Website
- ktmb.com.my
Tram from Padang Besar to Anak Bukit
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 1–19
- Website
- https://www.ktmb.com.my
- Shuttle
- RM 1–3
- Express
- RM 12–19
Train from Padang Besar to Putra
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 13–65
- Website
- https://www.ktmb.com.my
- Shuttle
- RM 13–19
- Express
- RM 40–65
Tram from Padang Besar to Anak Bukit
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 1–19
- Website
- https://www.ktmb.com.my
- Shuttle
- RM 1–3
- Express
- RM 12–19
Train from Padang Besar to Putra
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 13–65
- Website
- https://www.ktmb.com.my
- Shuttle
- RM 13–19
- Express
- RM 40–65
- Phone
- +603 2267 8000
- [email protected]
- Website
- kliaekspres.com
Train from Klia T2 to KL Sentral
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- RM 1–80
- Website
- https://www.kliaekspres.com
Train from Klia T2 to KL Sentral
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- RM 1–80
- Website
- https://www.kliaekspres.com
Train from Klia T2 to KL Sentral
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- RM 1–80
- Website
- https://www.kliaekspres.com
Train from Klia T2 to KL Sentral
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- RM 1–80
- Website
- https://www.kliaekspres.com
- Phone
- +603 - 9779 1200
- [email protected]
- Website
- ktmb.com.my
Train from KL Sentral to Batu Caves
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 4–6
- Website
- https://www.ktmb.com.my/Komuter.html
Train from Kuala Lumpur to Batu Caves
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 4–6
- Website
- https://www.ktmb.com.my/Komuter.html
- Phone
- 0 2716 4000
- [email protected]
- Website
- mrta.co.th
Subway from MRT ศูนย์ราชการนนทบุรี;Mrt Nonthaburi Civic Center to MRT หลักสี่;Mrt Kak Si
- Ave. Duration
- 12 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Schedules at
- mrta.co.th
- Phone
- 1490
- [email protected]
- Website
- tcl99web.transport.co.th
Bus from Bangkok Sai Tai Mai Terminal to Sungai Kolok
- Ave. Duration
- 25h 22m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 120–1,200
- Book at
- https://12go.asia/en/operator/transport-co
- Website
- https://tcl99web.transport.co.th/Home
- Phone
- +6 09 742 2277
- [email protected]
- Website
- queenexpress.com.my
Bus from Rantau Panjang to Terminal Bersepadu Selatan
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 51m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- RM 45–140
- Schedules at
- queenexpress.com.my
- Phone
- +66-83-3983993
- Website
- suasanatonycoach.com
Bus from Hatyai to Terminal Bersepadu Selatan
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 33m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 100–160
- Schedules at
- suasanatonycoach.com
- Book at
- easybook.com
- Phone
- 603-62637668
- Website
- alisangoldencoach.com.my
Bus from Hatyai to Terminal Bersepadu Selatan
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 44m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 110–180
- Website
- https://www.alisangoldencoach.com.my/
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More Questions & Answers
Thailand to Batu Caves bus services, operated by The Transport Company, arrive at Sungai Kolok station.
Batu Caves is 1h ahead of Thailand. It is currently 1:24 PM in Thailand and 2:24 PM in Batu Caves.
Thailand to Batu Caves train services, operated by State Railway of Thailand, arrive at Hat Yai station.
Yes, the driving distance between Thailand to Batu Caves is 1441 km. It takes approximately 19h 18m to drive from Thailand to Batu Caves.
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