There are 6 ways to get from Thailand to Kuala Terengganu by train, tram, plane, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, tram to Alor Setar, fly
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 Mahmud Airport (TGG)plane AOR - TGG
6h 24mRM 328–892Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Bang Bamru to Sungai Koloktrain 37 Hua Lamphong - Sungai Kolok - Class II Sleeper AC / ...
- Take the bus from Rantau Panjang to Kuala Terengganubus
26h 9mRM 62–173Bus
- Take the bus from Bangkok Sai Tai Mai Terminal to Sungai Kolokbus
- Take the bus from Rantau Panjang to Kuala Terengganubus
31h 55mRM 142–1,263Drive 1,356.1 km
- Drive from Bangkok to Kuala Terengganucar 1,356.1 km
19h 43mRM 622–898Fly from Don Mueang International Airport
- Fly from Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) to Sultan Mahmud Airport (TGG)plane DMK - TGG
6h 40mRM 529–1,236Fly from Suvarnabhumi Airport
- Fly from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Sultan Mahmud Airport (TGG)plane BKK - TGG
7h 36mRM 583–1,439
Alor Setar (AOR) to Sultan Mahmud Airport (TGG) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Thailand to Kuala Terengganu is to train and bus which costs RM 60 - RM 180 and takes 26h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Thailand to Kuala Terengganu is to train and tram and fly which takes 6h 24m and costs RM 320 - RM 900.
No, there is no direct bus from Thailand to Kuala Terengganu. However, there are services departing from Democracy Monument and arriving at Kuala Terengganu via Bangkok Sai Tai Mai Terminal and Rantau Panjang. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31h 55m.
The distance between Thailand and Kuala Terengganu is 435 km. The road distance is 1356.1 km.
The best way to get from Thailand to Kuala Terengganu without a car is to train and bus which takes 26h 9m and costs RM 60 - RM 180.
It takes approximately 6h 24m to get from Thailand to Kuala Terengganu, including transfers.
Thailand to Kuala Terengganu bus services, operated by The Transport Company, depart from Bangkok Sai Tai Mai Terminal station.
The best way to get from Thailand to Kuala Terengganu is to bus which takes 31h 55m and costs RM 140 - RM 1300. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs RM 500 - RM 1300 and takes 6h 40m.
Thailand to Kuala Terengganu bus services, operated by The Transport Company, arrive at Sungai Kolok station.
Kuala Terengganu is 1h ahead of Thailand. It is currently 6:22 AM in Thailand and 7:22 AM in Kuala Terengganu.
What companies run services between Thailand and Kuala Terengganu, Malaysia?
You can take a bus from Democracy Monument to Kuala Terengganu via Bangkok Sai Tai Mai Terminal and Rantau Panjang in around 31h 55m. Alternatively, AirAsia, Malindo Airways, and Firefly fly from Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) to Sultan Mahmud Airport (TGG) 4 times a day.
- Website
- malaysiaairlines.com
Flights from Alor Setar to Sultan Mahmud Airport via Kuala Lumpur
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 310–750
Flights from Alor Setar to Sultan Mahmud Airport via Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 500–1,600
Flights from Don Mueang International Airport to Sultan Mahmud Airport via Kuala Lumpur
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 410–1,300
Flights from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Sultan Mahmud Airport via Kuala Lumpur
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 23m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 460–1,400
Flights from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Sultan Mahmud Airport via Phuket, Kuala Lumpur
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 480–1,500
- Website
- airasia.com
Flights from Alor Setar to Sultan Mahmud Airport via Kuala Lumpur
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 290–800
Flights from Alor Setar to Sultan Mahmud Airport via Senai, Kuala Lumpur
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- RM 290–800
Flights from Don Mueang International Airport to Sultan Mahmud Airport via Kuala Lumpur
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 410–1,300
- Website
- fireflyz.com.my
Flights from Alor Setar to Sultan Mahmud Airport via Kuala Lumpur
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 42m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 310–750
Flights from Alor Setar to Sultan Mahmud Airport via Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 500–1,600
Flights from Don Mueang International Airport to Sultan Mahmud Airport via Kuala Lumpur
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 410–1,300
Flights from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Sultan Mahmud Airport via Kuala Lumpur
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 460–1,400
- Phone
- 1690
- [email protected]
- Website
- 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
- 12go.asia
- Website
- railway.co.th
- 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 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 40–55
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- RM 45–65
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- RM 95–105
- Phone
- +603 - 9779 1200
- [email protected]
- Website
- KTMB
Train from Hat Yai to Padang Besar
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 1–17
- Website
- KTMB
- Shuttle
- RM 1–2
- Express
- RM 11–17
Tram from Padang Besar to Anak Bukit
- Ave. Duration
- 37 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 1–19
- Website
- KTMB
- Shuttle
- RM 1–3
- Express
- RM 12–19
- Phone
- 019-627 9129
- [email protected]
- Website
- Sani Express
Bus from Rantau Panjang to Kuala Terengganu
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 6m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 20–60
- Website
- Sani Express
Bus from Rantau Panjang to Kuala Terengganu
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 6m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 20–60
- Website
- Sani Express
- 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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Yes, the driving distance between Thailand to Kuala Terengganu is 1356 km. It takes approximately 19h 43m to drive from Thailand to Kuala Terengganu.
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