There are 4 ways to get from Yala to Butterworth by train, bus, car, or tram
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Train
best- Take the train from Yala to Hat Yaitrain
- Take the train from Hat Yai to Padang Besartrain
- Take the train from Padang Besar to Butterworthtrain
6h 7mRM 46–277Train, tram
cheapest- Take the train from Yala to Hat Yaitrain
- Take the train from Hat Yai to Padang Besartrain
- Take the tram from Padang Besar to Butterworthtram
6h 22mRM 10–246Bus, Mini Bus
- Take the bus from Yala to Pattani Bus Stationbus
- Take the bus from Pattani Bus Station to Hat Yai Bus Stationbus 491
- Take the bus from Hat Yai to Terminal Bas Sungai Nibongbus
10h 9mRM 87–92Drive 219.8 km
- Drive from Yala to Butterworthcar 219.8 km
3h 17mRM 102–148
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Yala to Butterworth is to train and tram which costs RM 9 - RM 250 and takes 6h 22m.
The fastest way to get from Yala to Butterworth is to drive which takes 3h 17m and costs RM 100 - RM 150.
No, there is no direct bus from Yala to Butterworth. However, there are services departing from Yala and arriving at Penang Sentral Butterworth Bus Terminal via Pattani Bus Station, Hat Yai and Sungai Nibong Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 9m.
No, there is no direct train from Yala to Butterworth. However, there are services departing from Yala and arriving at Butterworth via Hat Yai and Padang Besar. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 7m.
The distance between Yala and Butterworth is 325 km. The road distance is 219.8 km.
The best way to get from Yala to Butterworth without a car is to train which takes 6h 7m and costs RM 45 - RM 280.
It takes approximately 6h 7m to get from Yala to Butterworth, including transfers.
Yala to Butterworth bus services, operated by Local Bus Thailand, depart from Yala station.
Yala to Butterworth train services, operated by State Railway of Thailand, depart from Yala station.
The best way to get from Yala to Butterworth is to train which takes 6h 7m and costs RM 45 - RM 280. Alternatively, you can bus and Mini Bus, which costs RM 86 - RM 92 and takes 10h 9m.
What companies run services between Yala, Thailand and Butterworth, Malaysia?
You can take a train from Yala to Butterworth via Hat Yai and Padang Besar in around 6h 7m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Yala to Penang Sentral Butterworth Bus Terminal via Pattani Bus Station, Hat Yai Bus Station, Hat Yai, Terminal Bas Sungai Nibong, and Sungai Nibong Bus Terminal in around 10h 9m.
- Phone
- 1690
- [email protected]
- Website
- dticket.railway.co.th
Train from Yala to Hat Yai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 4–110
- Book at
- https://12go.asia/en/operator/thai-railways
- Website
- https://dticket.railway.co.th/DTicketPublicWeb/home/Home
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- RM 75–110
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- RM 14–17
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- RM 4–6
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- RM 35–38
Train from Hat Yai to Padang Besar
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- RM 1–110
- Book at
- https://12go.asia/en/operator/thai-railways
- Website
- https://dticket.railway.co.th/DTicketPublicWeb/home/Home
- 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 Yala to Hat Yai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 4–110
- Book at
- https://12go.asia/en/operator/thai-railways
- Website
- https://dticket.railway.co.th/DTicketPublicWeb/home/Home
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- RM 75–110
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- RM 14–17
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- RM 4–6
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- RM 35–38
Train from Hat Yai to Padang Besar
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- RM 1–110
- Book at
- https://12go.asia/en/operator/thai-railways
- Website
- https://dticket.railway.co.th/DTicketPublicWeb/home/Home
- 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
- Phone
- +603 - 9779 1200
- [email protected]
- Website
- ktmb.com.my
Train from Padang Besar to Butterworth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 40–60
- Website
- https://www.ktmb.com.my/Komuter.html
- Phone
- +603 - 9779 1200
- [email protected]
- Website
- ktmb.com.my
Tram from Padang Besar to Butterworth
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 4–29
- Website
- https://www.ktmb.com.my
- Shuttle
- RM 4–7
- Express
- RM 20–29
Bus from Yala to Pattani Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 2–4
Bus from Pattani Bus Station to Hat Yai Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 15
- Phone
- 019 - 545 3888
- [email protected]
- Website
- behtravelandtour.com
Bus from Hat Yai to Terminal Bas Sungai Nibong
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 11m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- RM 60
- Schedules at
- behtravelandtour.com
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More Questions & Answers
Yala to Butterworth bus services, operated by Local Bus Thailand, arrive at Pattani Bus Station.
Butterworth is 1h ahead of Yala. It is currently 1:35 AM in Yala and 2:35 AM in Butterworth.
Yala to Butterworth train services, operated by State Railway of Thailand, arrive at Hat Yai station.
Yes, the driving distance between Yala to Butterworth is 220 km. It takes approximately 3h 17m to drive from Yala to Butterworth.
There are 2542+ hotels available in Butterworth.










