There are 6 ways to get from Thailand to Kuala Perlis by train, bus, car, or ferry
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Train
best- Take the train from Bang Bamru to Padang Besar Malaysiatrain 45
18hRM 68–169Bus, drive
- Take the bus from Southern Terminal Bangkok to Satunbus Southern Terminal Bangkok - Satun
- Drive from Satun to Kuala Perliscar
18h 7mRM 159–190Ferry
- Take the ferry from Khao San Montanatip to Floating Pier East Railayferry
- Take the ferry from Railay East Floating Pier to Pattaya Beach Koh Lipeferry
- Take the ferry from Pattaya Beach Koh Lipe to Kuah Jettyferry
- Take the ferry from Langkawi Ferry Terminal to Kuala Perlisferry
21h 25mRM 512–973Drive 1,001 km
- Drive from Bangkok to Kuala Perliscar 1,001 km
14h 41mRM 553–798Bus
- Take the bus from Khao San Tara Travel Office to Koh Lipebus Khao San Tara Travel Office - Koh Lipe
- Take the bus from Koh Lipe Bundhaya Pier 2 to Kuala Perlisbus Koh Lipe Bundhaya Pier 2 - Kuala Perlis
24h 5mRM 437–567Ferry, bus
- Take the ferry from Southern Bus Terminal to Bundhaya Pier 1ferry Southern Bus Terminal - Bundhaya Pier 1
- Take the bus from Bundhaya Pier 1 to Kuala Perlisbus Bundhaya Pier 1 - Kuala Perlis
24h 16mRM 560–561
Thailand to Kuala Perlis by ferry
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Thailand to Kuala Perlis is to train which costs RM 65 - RM 170 and takes 18h.
The fastest way to get from Thailand to Kuala Perlis is to drive which takes 14h 41m and costs RM 550 - RM 800.
No, there is no direct bus from Thailand to Kuala Perlis. However, there are services departing from Khao San Tara Travel Office and arriving at Kuala Perlis via Koh Lipe Bundhaya Pier 2. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 5m.
No, there is no direct ferry from Thailand to Kuala Perlis. However, there are services departing from Khao San Montanatip and arriving at Kuala Perlis via Railay East Floating Pier, Pattaya Beach Koh Lipe and Langkawi Ferry Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 25m.
No, there is no direct train from Thailand to Kuala Perlis. However, there are services departing from Bang Bamru and arriving at Arau via Padang Besar. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h.
The distance between Thailand and Kuala Perlis is 1030 km. The road distance is 1001 km.
Book your Thailand to Kuala Perlis ferry tickets online with 12go.asia.
The best way to get from Thailand to Kuala Perlis without a car is to train which takes 18h and costs RM 65 - RM 170.
It takes approximately 18h to get from Thailand to Kuala Perlis, including transfers.
Thailand to Kuala Perlis bus services, operated by Tara Tour and Travel, depart from Khao San Tara Travel Office station.
What companies run services between Thailand and Kuala Perlis, Malaysia?
State Railway of Thailand operates a train from Bang Bamru to Padang Besar Malaysia once daily. Tickets cost RM 35–120 and the journey takes 15h 43m. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Khao San Montanatip to Kuala Perlis via Railay East Floating Pier, Pattaya Beach Koh Lipe, and Langkawi Ferry Terminal in around 21h 25m.
- 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
- +66 2 306 1106
- [email protected]
- Website
- omio.com
Bus from Southern Terminal Bangkok to Satun
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- RM 135–150
- Book at
- Sri Suthep Tour
- Phone
- +66 2 263 1063
- [email protected]
- Website
- 12go.asia
Bus from Southern Terminal Bangkok to Satun
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 112
- Book at
- Sappaisal
- Phone
- 086 065 5466
- [email protected]
- Website
- Tara Tour and Travel
Bus from Khao San Tara Travel Office to Koh Lipe
- Ave. Duration
- 19h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 170–300
- Schedules at
- Tara Tour and Travel
- Phone
- +66 2 339 1139
- [email protected]
- Website
- Marinee Travel
Bus from Koh Lipe Bundhaya Pier 2 to Kuala Perlis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 388
- Website
- Marinee Travel
Bus from Bundhaya Pier 1 to Kuala Perlis
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 364
- Website
- Marinee Travel
- Phone
- +66 2 326 1126
- [email protected]
- Website
- Satun Center Tour
Bus from Koh Lipe Bundhaya Pier 2 to Kuala Perlis
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 269
- Schedules at
- Satun Center Tour
- Phone
- +66 2 227 1027
- [email protected]
- Website
- 12go.co
Ferry from Khao San Montanatip to Floating Pier East Railay
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- RM 90–150
- Book at
- Holiday Travel Agency
- Phone
- +66 980 168 181
- [email protected]
- Website
- tigerlinetravel
Ferry from Railay East Floating Pier to Pattaya Beach Koh Lipe
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 170–600
- Website
- tigerlinetravel
Ferry from Pattaya Beach Koh Lipe to Kuah Jetty
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 95–180
- Website
- tigerlinetravel
- 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 16–45
- Website
- Langkawi Ferry Line
- Adult (MyKad holder)
- RM 17
- Adult (Non MyKad)
- RM 45
- Phone
- +66 2 217 1017
- [email protected]
- Website
- Next Step Journey
Ferry from Southern Bus Terminal to Bundhaya Pier 1
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 194
- Website
- Next Step Journey
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Booking & Getting There
Thailand to Kuala Perlis train services, operated by State Railway of Thailand, depart from Bang Bamru station.
The best way to get from Thailand to Kuala Perlis is to train which takes 18h and costs RM 65 - RM 170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs RM 430 - RM 600 and takes 24h 5m.
Thailand to Kuala Perlis bus services, operated by Tara Tour and Travel, arrive at Koh Lipe station.
Kuala Perlis is 1h ahead of Thailand. It is currently 4:55 AM in Thailand and 5:55 AM in Kuala Perlis.
Thailand to Kuala Perlis train services, operated by State Railway of Thailand, arrive at Padang Besar Malaysia station.
Yes, the driving distance between Thailand to Kuala Perlis is 1001 km. It takes approximately 14h 41m to drive from Thailand to Kuala Perlis.
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