Go to Hat Yai City in Thailand. Taking a bus from Johor Bahru to Hat Yai is a convenient way. We have a step-by-step guide:
Johor Bahru to Hatyai Bus Guide
1. Choose Your Bus Operator and book your ticket
Several bus companies operate services from Johor Bahru to Hat Yai, such as KPB Ekspress, KKKL Express, and Super Nice Express. You can book tickets online or buy them directly from the bus terminal.
2. Departure Location: Larkin Sentral Bus Terminal
Most buses to Hat Yai depart from Larkin Sentral Bus Terminal, which is the main bus terminal in Johor Bahru. The terminal is centrally located and easy to access by taxi or Grab.
3. Ticket Prices and Travel Time
Ticket prices generally range from MYR 125 – 130 ( please check the last price update online from the search box). The journey from Johor Bahru to Hat Yai takes approximately 12–13 hours, depending on traffic and the time spent at the Malaysia-Thailand border.
4. Boarding the Bus
Arrive at Larkin Sentral at least 30 minutes before your scheduled departure time. Please go to the bus company’s counter where you made your reservation to pick up tickets and check-in.
Larkin Sentral Map
5. Crossing the Border
The bus will stop at the Malaysia-Thailand border at Bukit Kayu Hitam (Malaysian side) and Sadao (Thai side). You’ll need to:
- Disembark from the bus.
- Clear Malaysian immigration to exit the country.
- Proceed to the Thai immigration checkpoint to enter Thailand.
Make sure you have your passport and any necessary visa or travel documents ready for inspection.
6. Arrival in Hat Yai
Upon arrival in Hat Yai, buses usually stop at the Bus office in Hat Yai or other designated locations in the city center. From there, you can take a tuk-tuk, taxi, or Grab car to your hotel or other destinations in Hat Yai.
| Bus Company | Dropoff Address in Hatyai |
|---|---|
| KPB Ekspress | 8, chee uthit road, chang wat songkhla, 90110 hatyai,Thailand |
| KKKL Express | KKKL Tour Hatyai : 7 Chee Uthit Road, Hatyai Songkhla 90110 Thailand. Maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/54hUe2k6x4iq1YUVA |
| Super Nice Express | Princess Holiday 73, 75 Thanon Niphatuthit 3, Tambon Hat Yai, Hat Yai District, Songkhla 90110, Thailand. (Tel: +66 86 9681888) (HQ: +60 12 5712966) |
7. Travel Tips
- Book Early: It’s a good idea to book your tickets in advance, especially during peak travel seasons or public holidays.
- Currency Exchange: Make sure you have some Thai Baht ready before arriving in Hat Yai, or exchange money at the border or in Hat Yai.
Taking a bus from Johor Bahru to Hat Yai is affordable. Plan your trip from Johor Bahru to Hat Yai and book your ticket in advance online.
