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How to get fromThailand to Kuchingby plane, train, tram, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Thailand to Kuching by plane, train, tram, or car

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  1. Fly from Hat Yai

    best
    1. Fly from Hat Yai (HDY) to Kuching International Airport (KCH)plane plane HDY - KCH
    7h 20m
    RM 687–1,002

  2. Train, tram to Alor Setar, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Hat Yai to Padang Besartrain train
    2. Take the tram from Padang Besar to Anak Bukittram tram
    3. Fly from Alor Setar (AOR) to Kuching International Airport (KCH)plane plane AOR - KCH
    7h 11m
    RM 352–1,305

  3. Fly from Don Mueang International Airport

    1. Fly from Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) to Kuching International Airport (KCH)plane plane DMK - KCH
    7h 7m
    RM 633–1,349

  4. Train, drive to Sultan Ismail Petra, fly

    1. Take the train from Hat Yai to Sungai Koloktrain train
    2. Drive from Sungai Kolok to Sultan Ismail Petra (KBR)car car
    3. Fly from Sultan Ismail Petra (KBR) to Kuching International Airport (KCH)plane plane KBR - KCH
    7h 44m
    RM 422–885

  5. Fly from Suvarnabhumi Airport

    1. Fly from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Kuching International Airport (KCH)plane plane BKK - KCH
    7h 49m
    RM 737–1,552

  6. Fly from Chiang Mai International Airport

    1. Fly from Chiang Mai International Airport (CNX) to Kuching International Airport (KCH)plane plane CNX - KCH
    8h 11m
    RM 932–1,947

Hat Yai (HDY) to Kuching International Airport (KCH) flights

Calendar32Weekly Planes
Duration5h 54mAverage Duration
TicketRM 280Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,282 km
  • Duration: 7h 20m

What companies run services between Thailand and Kuching, Malaysia?

Scoot Tigerair, MASwings, and three other airlines fly from Hat Yai (HDY) to Kuching International Airport (KCH) 5 times a day.

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