There are 6 ways to get from Yala to Kuala Lumpur by train, bus, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
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 Kuala Lumpurtrain Ets
9h 55mRM 19–187Minivan, bus
- Take the bus from Yala to Sungai Kolokbus
- Take the bus from Rantau Panjang to Terminal Bersepadu Selatanbus
11h 48mRM 73–123Drive 503.1 km
- Drive from Yala to Kuala Lumpurcar 503.1 km
6h 38mRM 234–338Train, drive, fly to Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah
- Take the train from Yala to Sungai Koloktrain
- Drive from Sungai Kolok to Sultan Ismail Petra (KBR)car
- Fly from Sultan Ismail Petra (KBR) to Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah (SZB)plane KBR - SZB
6h 5mRM 188–485Minivan, bus via Terminal Seksyen 17
- Take the bus from Yala to Sungai Kolokbus
- Take the bus from Rantau Panjang to Shah Alambus
14h 54mRM 60–183Train, drive, fly to Kuala Lumpur International Airport
- Take the train from Yala to Sungai Koloktrain
- Drive from Sungai Kolok to Sultan Ismail Petra (KBR)car
- Fly from Sultan Ismail Petra (KBR) to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)plane KBR - KUL
- Take the train from Klia T2 to Bandar Tasik Selatantrain
6h 34mRM 129–528
Sultan Ismail Petra (KBR) to Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah (SZB) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Yala to Kuala Lumpur is to Minivan and bus via Terminal Seksyen 17 which costs RM 60 - RM 190 and takes 14h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Yala to Kuala Lumpur is to train and drive and fly which takes 6h 5m and costs RM 180 - RM 490.
No, there is no direct bus from Yala to Kuala Lumpur. However, there are services departing from Yala and arriving at Terminal Bersepadu Selatan via Rantau Panjang. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 48m.
No, there is no direct train from Yala to Kuala Lumpur. However, there are services departing from Yala and arriving at Kuala Lumpur via Hat Yai and Padang Besar. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 55m.
The distance between Yala and Kuala Lumpur is 673 km. The road distance is 503.1 km.
The best way to get from Yala to Kuala Lumpur without a car is to train which takes 9h 55m and costs RM 18 - RM 190.
It takes approximately 9h 55m to get from Yala to Kuala Lumpur, including transfers.
Yala to Kuala Lumpur bus services, operated by Yala Transport, depart from Yala station.
Yala to Kuala Lumpur train services, operated by State Railway of Thailand, depart from Yala station.
The best way to get from Yala to Kuala Lumpur is to train which takes 9h 55m and costs RM 18 - RM 190. Alternatively, you can Minivan and bus, which costs RM 70 - RM 130 and takes 11h 48m.
What companies run services between Yala, Thailand and Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia?
You can take a train from Yala to Kuala Lumpur via Hat Yai and Padang Besar in around 9h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Yala to Terminal Bersepadu Selatan via Sungai Kolok and Rantau Panjang in around 11h 48m.
- Website
- fireflyz.com.my
Flights from Sultan Ismail Petra to Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 140–370
Flights from Sultan Ismail Petra to Kuala Lumpur International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 95–600
- Phone
- 1690
- [email protected]
- Website
- railway.co.th
Train from Yala to Hat Yai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 4–110
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- railway.co.th
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- RM 75–110
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- RM 13–17
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- RM 4–6
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- RM 34–38
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 Yala to Sungai Kolok
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- RM 4–110
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- railway.co.th
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- RM 75–110
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- RM 13–16
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- RM 4–6
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- RM 34–37
Train from Yala to Sungai Kolok
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- RM 4–110
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- railway.co.th
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- RM 75–110
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- RM 13–16
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- RM 4–6
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- RM 34–37
Bus from Yala to Sungai Kolok
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 14
Bus from Yala to Sungai Kolok
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 14
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Booking & Getting There
Yala to Kuala Lumpur bus services, operated by Yala Transport, arrive at Sungai Kolok station.
Kuala Lumpur is 1h ahead of Yala. It is currently 6:24 PM in Yala and 7:24 PM in Kuala Lumpur.
Yala to Kuala Lumpur train services, operated by State Railway of Thailand, arrive at Hat Yai station.
Yes, the driving distance between Yala to Kuala Lumpur is 503 km. It takes approximately 6h 38m to drive from Yala to Kuala Lumpur.
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