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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Bangkok to Kuala Kangsar

Composite routes from Bangkok to Kuala Kangsar

Cheapest
Other

Transport providers

Airlines

World Ticket

Website:
worldticket.com/
Plane from Don Mueang International Airport to Hat
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$44.59–$369.42

Malindo Airways

Website:
malindoair.com/
Plane from Don Mueang International Airport to Penang
Ave. Duration:
4h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$82.80–$382.16
Plane from Don Mueang International Airport to Kuala
Ave. Duration:
2h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$63.69–$121.02

Thai Vietjet Air

Website:
vietjetair.com/
Plane from Bangkok International Airport to Hat
Ave. Duration:
1h 28m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$36.94–$101.91

Malaysia Airlines

Website:
malaysiaairlines.com/hq/en.html
Plane from Bangkok International Airport to Penang
Ave. Duration:
1h 50m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$76.43–$267.51

AirAsia

Website:
airasia.com/
Plane from Don Mueang International Airport to Kuala
Ave. Duration:
2h 12m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$54.78–$101.91

Thai AirAsia

Website:
airasia.com/en/home.page?cid=1
Plane from Don Mueang International Airport to Penang
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$57.32–$242.03
Plane from Don Mueang International Airport to Hat
Ave. Duration:
1h 28m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$34.39–$165.60
Plane from Bangkok International Airport to Hat
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.39–$331.20
Plane from Don Mueang International Airport to Kuala
Ave. Duration:
2h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$58.60–$108.28

Nok Air

Website:
nokair.com/
Plane from Don Mueang International Airport to Hat
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$44.59–$369.42

Thai Lion Mentari

Website:
lionairthai.com/en/
Plane from Don Mueang International Airport to Penang
Ave. Duration:
1h 55m
Frequency:
Monday, Friday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$50.95–$101.91
Plane from Don Mueang International Airport to Hat
Ave. Duration:
1h 28m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$38.22–$216.56

Thai Airways International

Website:
thaiairways.com/
Plane from Bangkok International Airport to Penang
Ave. Duration:
1h 50m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$140.12–$394.90
Plane from Bangkok International Airport to Hat
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$50.95–$121.02

Firefly

Website:
fireflyz.com.my/
Plane from Bangkok International Airport to Penang
Ave. Duration:
1h 50m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$76.43–$267.51

Train operators

KLIA Express

Phone:
+603 2267 8000
Website:
kliaekspres.com
Train from Klia T1 to KL
Ave. Duration:
32 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$5.48–$12.10

State Railway of Thailand

Phone:
1690
Website:
dticket.railway.co.th/DTicketPublicWeb/home/Home
Train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Hat
Ave. Duration:
14h 15m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$8.92–$61.15
Train from Hat Yai to Padang
Ave. Duration:
45 min
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$1.53–$31.85

KTM Intercity

Phone:
+60 3 2267 1200
Website:
ktmb.com.my
Train from Butterworth to Kuala
Ave. Duration:
1h 11m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$3.18–$8.92
Train from Padang Besar to Kuala
Ave. Duration:
2h 31m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$5.60–$20.38
Train from Kl Sentral to Kuala
Ave. Duration:
2h 51m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$5.60–$20.38
Train from Bukit Mertajam to Kuala
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$2.93–$8.28

KTM Komuter

Phone:
+60 3 2267 1200
Website:
ktmb.com.my/Komuter.html
Train from Butterworth to Kuala
Ave. Duration:
1h 23m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$2.93–$3.69
Train from Padang Besar to Bukit
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$4.33–$5.22
Train from Bukit Mertajam to Kuala
Ave. Duration:
1h 12m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$2.68–$3.31

Bus operators

StarMart Express

Phone:
+65 6396 5681
Website:
starmartbus.com/
Bus from Butterworth to Kamunting
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$7.01–$10.19

The Transport Company

Phone:
1490
Website:
tcl99web.transport.co.th/Home
Bus from Bangkok Southern Bus Terminal to Hat
Ave. Duration:
22h 38m
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$22.93–$33.12

Siam Lane Tour (Siam Dernrod)

Website:
12go.asia/en/operator/siam-lane-tour?z=3481&sub_id=cjJyMDYsUlVYWFgyMDI1MDMxMTAwMDAwMDAwMHVzb2QsZXAwMTp1OmE6azplLCxoMDoxfGhoOjN8aG86MiwyMDI1MDMxMTAwMDAsMDE5NTgzYTYtYmY3MS03NjVlLWIwZjktNTA1YjE4OGZhZDM0LA
Bus from Bangkok Southern Bus Terminal to Hat
Ave. Duration:
14h
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$29.87

Ahlin Tour

Website:
12go.asia/en/operator/ahlin-tour?z=3481&sub_id=cjJyMDYsUlVYWFgyMDI1MDMxMDAwMDAwMDAwMHVzb2QsZXAwMTp1OmE6azplLCxoMDoyfGhoOjN8aG86MSwyMDI1MDMxMDAwMDAsMDE5NTgxNDktZmM4OC03MmVhLWI5MjQtMzEyNjFlMDZlMjFhLA
Bus from Hat Yai to Butterworth
Ave. Duration:
4h 40m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$21.91

Other operators

Penang Port

Website:
penangport.com.my/Services/Ferry-Services
Other from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan
Ave. Duration:
20 min
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$0.50

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Bangkok to Kuala Kangsar?

The cheapest way to get from Bangkok to Kuala Kangsar is to train via Bukit Mertajam which costs $14.13 - $92.39 and takes 20h 20m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bangkok to Kuala Kangsar?

The fastest way to get from Bangkok to Kuala Kangsar is to fly and car ferry and train which takes 8h 9m and costs $51.09 - $119.57 .

Is there a direct train between Bangkok and Kuala Kangsar?

No, there is no direct train from Bangkok to Kuala Kangsar. However, there are services departing from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal and arriving at Kuala Kangsar via Hat Yai and Padang Besar. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 31m.

How far is it from Bangkok to Kuala Kangsar?

The distance between Bangkok and Kuala Kangsar is 1106 km. The road distance is 1238.2 km.

How do I travel from Bangkok to Kuala Kangsar without a car?

The best way to get from Bangkok to Kuala Kangsar without a car is to train which takes 19h 31m and costs $13.04 - $97.83 .

How long does it take to get from Bangkok to Kuala Kangsar?

It takes approximately 8h 9m to get from Bangkok to Kuala Kangsar, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bangkok to Kuala Kangsar train from?

Bangkok to Kuala Kangsar train services, operated by State Railway of Thailand, depart from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal station.

Train or bus from Bangkok to Kuala Kangsar?

The best way to get from Bangkok to Kuala Kangsar is to train which takes 19h 31m and costs $13.04 - $97.83 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $44.57 - $59.78 and takes 23h 3m.

What is the time difference between Bangkok and Kuala Kangsar?

Kuala Kangsar is 1h ahead of Bangkok. It is currently 21:02 in Bangkok and 22:02 in Kuala Kangsar.

Where does the Bangkok to Kuala Kangsar train arrive?

Bangkok to Kuala Kangsar train services, operated by State Railway of Thailand, arrive at Hat Yai station.

Can I drive from Bangkok to Kuala Kangsar?

Yes, the driving distance between Bangkok to Kuala Kangsar is 1238 km. It takes approximately 16h 48m to drive from Bangkok to Kuala Kangsar.

Where can I stay near Kuala Kangsar?

There are 180+ hotels available in Kuala Kangsar. Prices start at $18.85 per night.
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