Kuala Lumpur to Hat Yai by bus, flight, taxi from MYR 77

Kuala Lumpur to Hat Yai Destination Reviews

Ali E

It’s delayed 45 min buut the bus was soo comfy. I never seen a bus which has a this size of distance with front seat. And there is 2 mechanism that you can set for your legs. I could go 20 hours like that

Kuala Lumpur to Hat Yai, Bus VIP, Super Nice Express, Dec 20, 2025

Wolf- D

We just forgot very important stuff (Passport and so on) in the bus, and because of the great work from the Company we had it back 2 hours later

Kuala Lumpur to Hat Yai, Bus Express, Alibaba Express, Dec 17, 2025

Alexander

More than 2 hours to late. Nice Bus.

Kuala Lumpur to Hat Yai, Bus VIP, Super Nice Express, Sep 12, 2025

Ashley N

The staff were friendly and the bus was modern, clean, and very comfortable. Would recommend and will use again if we ever find the need to.

Kuala Lumpur to Hat Yai, Bus Executive, Suasana Tony Coach, Jul 25, 2025

Eric T

Our driver was very helpful in filling out our paperwork for entering Thailand. The only unpleasant thing was that the driver was smoking on the bus.

Kuala Lumpur to Hat Yai, Bus VIP 24, Sri Maju Group, Jul 21, 2025

Siti N

The bus was late, we were sipposed to leave at 10pm but the bus arrived at TBS at 12 ! ang Gate17 is small n very crowded. The seat No 2 is hard, no more cushion n uncomfortable for a long journey.. The drivers are good . The bus is clean and pleasant.

Kuala Lumpur to Hat Yai, Bus VIP 24, Sri Maju Group, Jun 11, 2025

Loreto H

The bus was ok, but arrived 1.5 hour delated. It was supposed to leave the bus station at 9:30 p.m., but it only just arrived at 11:00 p.m.

Kuala Lumpur to Hat Yai, Bus Executive, Suasana Tony Coach, Jun 8, 2025

Hojoong L

If you want to go from Kuala Lumpur to Hat Yai, Thailand, take this. Don't hesitate and take this.

Kuala Lumpur to Hat Yai, Bus Executive, Suasana Tony Coach, Dec 18, 2024

Joana V

We had a refurbished bus with new seats, including USB ports to charge our phones. Lovely and vigil staff.

Kuala Lumpur to Hat Yai, Bus VIP 24, Sri Maju Group, Aug 1, 2024

Hardian I

I bought a seat

Kuala Lumpur to Hat Yai, Bus VIP, Alisan Coach, Jul 27, 2024

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Kuala Lumpur to Hat Yai Schedule

Type	Operator	Class	Departure Time	Arrival Time	Price	Rating
Taxi	THS Transportation	Economy 2pax	Any time	+9h	$366.88
Bus	Super Nice Express	VIP	00:29	09:05	$14.29
Bus	Super Nice Express	VIP	01:00	14:44	$14.29
Bus	Alisan Coach	SVIP	01:30	10:06	$22.63	4.5
Bus	Alisan Coach	SVIP	02:30	10:38	$28.59	4.5
Bus	Alisan Coach	SVIP	06:30	20:14	$22.63	4.5
Bus	Alisan Coach	SVIP	07:00	15:10	$22.63
Flight	Scoot	Economy	07:40	14:00	$271.22
Bus	Alisan Coach	SVIP	08:00	16:36	$22.63	4.5
Bus	Super Nice Express	VIP	08:30	17:06	$21.44
Bus	Suasana Tony Coach	Executive	09:00	17:36	$26.20	4.5
Flight	Scoot	Economy	09:25	14:00	$287.94
Bus	Suasana Tony Coach	Executive	10:00	23:24	$21.44	5.0
Flight	Batik Air Malaysia	Economy	11:05	12:20	$166.75
Flight	Batik Air Malaysia	Economy	11:35	12:50	$57.23
Flight	Scoot	Economy	11:55	14:00	$173.85
Flight	Batik Air Malaysia	Economy	12:15	13:30	$212.18
Flight	Batik Air Malaysia	Economy	12:35	13:50	$99.51
Flight	Scoot	Economy	12:55	14:00	$344.29
Flight	Thai Airways	Economy	13:20	21:00	$261.27

Transportation Overview: Kuala Lumpur to Hat Yai

The route from Kuala Lumpur to Hat Yai connects the Malaysian capital to the southern Thai border region. Travelers can choose from multiple transport options, ranging from the bus for budget trips to the avia for quicker arrivals.

Criteria	Information
Fastest Option	avia (2h)
Most Budget-Friendly	bus (Starting at MYR 77)

Travel Duration and Distance

Parameter Value Land Distance 542 km (337 miles) Flight Distance 458 km (285 miles) Shortest Journey 2h Longest Journey 14h

Buses for this route primarily depart from TBS (Terminal Bersepadu Selatan), while train services originate from KL Sentral. Upon arrival in Hat Yai, most services terminate at the Hat Yai Bus Terminal or the Hat Yai Railway Station.

Ticket Prices: Kuala Lumpur to Hat Yai

Fares vary by operator and season. Sri Maju Group currently offers competitive rates.

Category	Description
Budget vs. Premium	bus offers the lowest entry price at MYR 77, while charter (up to MYR 3240) ensures a higher level of comfort.
Availability	Tickets for bus and other modes are available for daily booking.

Practical Travel Tips

Topic Details Departure TBS (Terminal Bersepadu Selatan) is a large, centralized facility; arrive at least 45 minutes early to exchange your booking confirmation for a physical boarding pass. Arrival Upon reaching Hat Yai, the main terminal provides easy access to local songthaews and tuk-tuks for transit to the city center or nearby hotels. Border Crossing This route involves an international border crossing; ensure your passport is valid for at least six months and check visa requirements for entering Thailand.

Returning to Kuala Lumpur

Return trips from Hat Yai to Kuala Lumpur are generally available via the same transport modes. We recommend checking the latest schedule for bus or avia to ensure a smooth return journey.

Frequently Asked Questions

How far is the land distance between Kuala Lumpur and Hat Yai?

The land distance is approximately 542 km via the North-South Expressway and the Thai border.

What is the fastest way to travel from Kuala Lumpur to Hat Yai?

The avia is the quickest mode of transport, with a duration of approximately 2h.

What is the lowest price for a ticket to Hat Yai?

The most budget-friendly option is the bus, with prices starting at MYR 77.

Transportation from Kuala Lumpur to Hat Yai

Trains are not available

Ferries are not available

Vans are not available

Popular Routes

Cheapest Transport	$20
Fastest Transport	1h 10m
Earliest Departure	7:45 AM
Latest Departure	11:30 PM
Departures per day	32
Distance	992 kilometers
Transport Companies	Billion Stars Express, DTY Holidays, FQD Travel, Malaysia Airlines, Scoot, Scoot, Suasana Tony Coach, Suasana Tony Coach, Thai AirAsia, Thai AirAsia, Thai AirAsia, THS Transportation

Kuala Lumpur to Hat Yai