There are 6 ways to get from Thailand to Ipoh by plane, bus, train, or car
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Fly to Ipoh
best- Fly from Hat Yai (HDY) to Ipoh (IPH)plane HDY - IPH
9h 52mRM 607–1,307Train
cheapest- Take the train from Bang Bamru to Padang Besar Malaysiatrain 45
- Take the train from Padang Besar to Ipohtrain Ets
20h 56mRM 45–158Bus via Hat Yai
- Take the bus from Asia Holiday Travel to Hat Yai Bus Terminalbus Asia Holiday Travel - Hat Yai Bus Terminal
- Take the bus from Hat Yai Bus Terminal 1 to AmanJaya Bus Terminalbus Hat Yai Bus Terminal 1 - AmanJaya Bus Terminal / ...
18h 54mRM 278–280Drive 1,257.2 km
- Drive from Bangkok to Ipohcar 1,257.2 km
17h 12mRM 692–999Fly from Don Mueang International Airport, bus, train
- Fly from Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) to Hat Yai (HDY)plane DMK - HDY
- Take the bus from Hat Yai Airport to KTM Malaysia Railaway Station sidebus
- Take the train from Padang Besar to Ipohtrain
8h 57mRM 340–598Bus
- Take the bus from Mochit Terminal to Komtarbus Mochit Terminal - Komtar
- Take the bus from Komtar Bus Terminal to Terminal Meru Rayabus
28h 16mRM 302–318
Thailand to Ipoh by bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Thailand to Ipoh is to train which costs RM 45 - RM 160 and takes 20h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Thailand to Ipoh is to fly and bus and train which takes 8h 57m and costs RM 340 - RM 600.
No, there is no direct bus from Thailand to Ipoh. However, there are services departing from Asia Holiday Travel and arriving at Stesen Bas Medan Kidd via Hat Yai Bus Terminal 1 and Terminal Amanjaya. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 54m.
No, there is no direct train from Thailand to Ipoh. However, there are services departing from Bang Bamru and arriving at Ipoh via Padang Besar. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 56m.
The distance between Thailand and Ipoh is 289 km. The road distance is 1257.2 km.
The best way to get from Thailand to Ipoh without a car is to bus via Hat Yai which takes 18h 54m and costs RM 277 - RM 280.
It takes approximately 9h 52m to get from Thailand to Ipoh, including transfers.
Thailand to Ipoh bus services, operated by Asia Holiday Travel, depart from Asia Holiday Travel station.
Thailand to Ipoh train services, operated by State Railway of Thailand, depart from Bang Bamru station.
The best way to get from Thailand to Ipoh is to fly which takes 9h 52m and costs RM 600 - RM 1400. Alternatively, you can bus via Hat Yai, which costs RM 277 - RM 280 and takes 18h 54m, you could also train, which costs RM 45 - RM 160 and takes 20h 56m.
What companies run services between Thailand and Ipoh, Malaysia?
Scoot Tigerair, Thai Airways International, and Thai Vietjet Air fly from Hat Yai (HDY) to Ipoh (IPH) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Asia Holiday Travel to Stesen Bas Medan Kidd via Hat Yai Bus Terminal, Hat Yai Bus Terminal 1, AmanJaya Bus Terminal, and Terminal Amanjaya in around 18h 54m.
- Website
- lionairthai.com
Flights from Don Mueang International Airport to Hat Yai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 140–300
- Website
- airasia.com
Flights from Don Mueang International Airport to Hat Yai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 140–350
- Website
- flyscoot.com
Flights from Hat Yai to Ipoh via Singapore Changi
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 10m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- RM 600–1,300
Flights from Hat Yai to Ipoh via Suvarnabhumi, Singapore Changi
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 600–3,000
- Website
- nokair.com
Flights from Don Mueang International Airport to Hat Yai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- RM 160–370
- Phone
- 1690
- [email protected]
- Website
- railway.co.th
Train from Bang Bamru to Padang Besar Malaysia
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 43m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 35–120
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- railway.co.th
- 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
- Phone
- +603 - 9779 1200
- [email protected]
- Website
- KTMB
Train from Padang Besar to Ipoh
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 58m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 8–45
- Website
- KTMB
- Shuttle
- RM 8–12
- Express
- RM 30–45
Train from Padang Besar to Ipoh
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 58m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 8–45
- Website
- KTMB
- Shuttle
- RM 8–12
- Express
- RM 30–45
- Phone
- +66 2 254 1054
- [email protected]
- Website
- 12go.co
Bus from Asia Holiday Travel to Hat Yai Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 154
- Book at
- Asia Holiday Travel
- Phone
- +66 2 236 1036
- [email protected]
- Website
- 12go.co
Bus from Asia Holiday Travel to Hat Yai Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 152
- Book at
- Oniam Transport
- Phone
- +66 2 295 1095
- [email protected]
- Website
- Zee Zenith Travel
Bus from Hat Yai Bus Terminal 1 to AmanJaya Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- RM 126
- Schedules at
- 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 2 269 1069
- [email protected]
- Website
- KST Travel
Bus from Mochit Terminal to Komtar
- Ave. Duration
- 23h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 270
- Website
- KST Travel
- Phone
- +60 111 066 1111
- [email protected]
- Website
- Billion Stars Express
Bus from Komtar Bus Terminal to Terminal Meru Raya
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- RM 30–45
- Website
- Billion Stars Express
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Booking & Getting There
Thailand to Ipoh bus services, operated by Asia Holiday Travel, arrive at Hat Yai Bus Terminal station.
Ipoh is 1h ahead of Thailand. It is currently 8:17 AM in Thailand and 9:17 AM in Ipoh.
Thailand to Ipoh train services, operated by State Railway of Thailand, arrive at Padang Besar Malaysia station.
Yes, the driving distance between Thailand to Ipoh is 1257 km. It takes approximately 17h 12m to drive from Thailand to Ipoh.
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