There are 5 ways to get from Yala to Malaysia by train, bus, or car
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Train via Padang Besar
best- Take the train from Yala to Hat Yaitrain 38
- Take the train from Hat Yai to Padang Besar Malaysiatrain 45
- Take the train from Padang Besar to Kuala Lumpurtrain Ets
9h 49mRM 19–186Minivan, bus
- Take the bus from Yala to Sungai Kolokbus
- Take the bus from Rantau Panjang to Terminal Bersepadu Selatanbus
12h 8mRM 76–128Drive 503.1 km
- Drive from Yala to Kuala Lumpurcar 503.1 km
6h 38mRM 234–337Minivan, 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
- Take the train from Yala to Hat Yaitrain 38
- Take the train from Hat Yai to Kl Sentraltrain Ets
15h 40mRM 19–174
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Yala to Malaysia is to train which costs RM 18 - RM 180 and takes 15h 40m.
The fastest way to get from Yala to Malaysia is to drive which takes 6h 38m and costs RM 230 - RM 340.
No, there is no direct bus from Yala to Malaysia. However, there are services departing from Yala and arriving at Terminal Bersepadu Selatan via Rantau Panjang. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 8m.
No, there is no direct train from Yala to Malaysia. 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 49m.
The distance between Yala and Malaysia is 673 km. The road distance is 503.1 km.
The best way to get from Yala to Malaysia without a car is to train via Padang Besar which takes 9h 49m and costs RM 18 - RM 190.
It takes approximately 9h 49m to get from Yala to Malaysia, including transfers.
Yala to Malaysia bus services, operated by Yala Transport, depart from Yala station.
Yala to Malaysia train services, operated by Thai Railway, depart from Yala station.
The best way to get from Yala to Malaysia is to train via Padang Besar which takes 9h 49m and costs RM 18 - RM 190. Alternatively, you can Minivan and bus, which costs RM 75 - RM 130 and takes 12h 8m.
What companies run services between Yala, Thailand and Malaysia?
You can take a train from Yala to Kuala Lumpur via Hat Yai and Padang Besar in around 9h 49m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Yala to KL Sentral via Sungai Kolok, Rantau Panjang, Kuala Lumpur, Tbs (Terminal Bersepadu Selatan), and Bandar Tasik Selatan in around 12h 8m.
- Website
- Thai Railway
Train from Yala to Hat Yai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 6–55
- Schedules at
- Thai Railway
Train from Hat Yai to Padang Besar Malaysia
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- RM 6–45
- Schedules at
- Thai Railway
Train from Yala to Hat Yai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 6–55
- Schedules at
- Thai Railway
- 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 34–37
Train from Hat Yai to Padang Besar Malaysia
- 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 11–15
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- RM 1–3
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- RM 30–34
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 34–37
- Phone
- +603 - 9779 1200
- [email protected]
- Website
- KTMB
Train from Hat Yai to Padang Besar Malaysia
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 1–17
- Website
- KTMB
- Shuttle
- RM 1–2
- Express
- RM 11–17
Train from Padang Besar to Kuala Lumpur
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 19m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 13–65
- Website
- KTMB
- Shuttle
- RM 13–19
- Express
- RM 40–65
Train from Hat Yai to Kl Sentral
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 55m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 14–70
- Website
- KTMB
- Shuttle
- RM 14–21
- Express
- RM 45–70
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
- Phone
- +6 09 742 2277
- [email protected]
- Website
- queenexpress.com.my
Bus from Rantau Panjang to Terminal Bersepadu Selatan
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 48m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- RM 60–110
- Schedules at
- queenexpress.com.my
- Phone
- 019-627 9129
- [email protected]
- Website
- Sani Express
Bus from Rantau Panjang to Shah Alam
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 33m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- RM 45–160
- Website
- Sani Express
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Booking & Getting There
Yala to Malaysia bus services, operated by Yala Transport, arrive at Sungai Kolok station.
Yala to Malaysia train services, operated by Thai Railway, arrive at Hat Yai station.
Yes, the driving distance between Yala to Malaysia is 503 km. It takes approximately 6h 38m to drive from Yala to Malaysia.
Book your Yala to Malaysia train tickets online with 12go.asia.
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