There are 5 ways to get from Thailand to Kota Bharu by plane, car, train, or bus
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Fly Don Mueang International Airport to Narathiwat Airport, drive
best- Fly from Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) to Narathiwat Airport (NAW)plane DMK - NAW
- Drive from Narathiwat Airport (NAW) to Kota Bharucar
4h 38mRM 343–634Train, drive
cheapest- Take the train from Bang Bamru to Sungai Koloktrain 37 Hua Lamphong - Sungai Kolok - Class II Sleeper AC / ...
- Drive from Sungai Kolok to Kota Bharucar
21h 24mRM 60–140Bus
- Take the bus from Bangkok Sai Tai Mai Terminal to Sungai Kolokbus
27h 26mRM 128–1,213Drive 1,210.9 km
- Drive from Bangkok to Kota Bharucar 1,210.9 km
17h 37mRM 556–803Fly Hat Yai to Sultan Ismail Petra
- Fly from Hat Yai (HDY) to Sultan Ismail Petra (KBR)plane HDY - KBR
7h 11mRM 385–1,129
Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) to Narathiwat Airport (NAW) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Thailand to Kota Bharu is to train and drive which costs RM 60 - RM 140 and takes 21h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Thailand to Kota Bharu is to fly and drive which takes 4h 38m and costs RM 340 - RM 650.
No, there is no direct bus from Thailand to Kota Bharu. However, there are services departing from Democracy Monument and arriving at Sungai Kolok via Bangkok Sai Tai Mai Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 26m.
The distance between Thailand and Kota Bharu is 971 km. The road distance is 1210.9 km.
It takes approximately 4h 38m to get from Thailand to Kota Bharu, including transfers.
Thailand to Kota Bharu bus services, operated by The Transport Company, depart from Bangkok Sai Tai Mai Terminal station.
The best way to get from Thailand to Kota Bharu is to bus which takes 27h 26m and costs RM 120 - RM 1300. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs RM 380 - RM 1200 and takes 7h 11m.
Thailand to Kota Bharu bus services, operated by The Transport Company, arrive at Sungai Kolok station.
Kota Bharu is 1h ahead of Thailand. It is currently 6:56 AM in Thailand and 7:56 AM in Kota Bharu.
Yes, the driving distance between Thailand to Kota Bharu is 1211 km. It takes approximately 17h 37m to drive from Thailand to Kota Bharu.
What companies run services between Thailand and Kota Bharu, Malaysia?
The Transport Company operates a bus from Bangkok Sai Tai Mai Terminal to Sungai Kolok once daily. Tickets cost RM 120–1,200 and the journey takes 25h 22m. Alternatively, Scoot Tigerair, Thai AirAsia, and three other airlines fly from Hat Yai (HDY) to Sultan Ismail Petra (KBR) 3 times a day.
- Website
- airasia.com
Flights from Don Mueang International Airport to Narathiwat Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 290–550
- Website
- flyscoot.com
Flights from Hat Yai to Sultan Ismail Petra via Singapore Changi
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- RM 280–1,400
- Website
- airasia.com
Flights from Hat Yai to Sultan Ismail Petra via Kuala Lumpur
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 360–1,100
- Website
- malaysiaairlines.com
Flights from Hat Yai to Sultan Ismail Petra via Kuala Lumpur
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 360–1,100
- Website
- malindoair.com
Flights from Hat Yai to Sultan Ismail Petra via Kuala Lumpur
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Thursday to Sunday
- Estimated price
- RM 360–1,100
- Phone
- 1690
- [email protected]
- Website
- railway.co.th
Train from Bang Bamru to Sungai Kolok
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- RM 40–110
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- railway.co.th
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- RM 75–110
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- RM 40–50
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- RM 45–65
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- RM 90–105
- Phone
- 1490
- [email protected]
- Website
- ฺBor Kor Sor
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
- 12go.asia
- Website
- ฺBor Kor Sor
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