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Compare prices and tickets Ipoh to Phatthalung by flight
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Ipoh to Phatthalung
Malaysia
Thailand
Take a bus from Ipoh to Phatthalung and enjoy the approximately 220 miles (355 km) long journey. Find schedules and pricing options for a convenient and affordable trip.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Flight from $144 (€117)
Distance 220 miles (355 km) |
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Flight from $144 (€117)
Bus from Ipoh to Phatthalung Cross-Border Travel Information
| Category | Information |
|---|---|
| General Information | Bus travel between Ipoh (Malaysia) and Phatthalung (Thailand) is possible via Hat Yai, with a border crossing at Bukit Kayu Hitam/Sadao. Buses stop for immigration at the border. |
| Visa Required | ✅ |
| Visa Requirement Details | Required for most nationalities except ASEAN citizens. |
| E-Visa | ✅ |
| E-Visa Details | But not accepted at all crossings; Sadao accepts e-visa for some nationalities. |
| E-Visa Price | ~$40 USD (THB 1,600). |
| E-Visa Validity | 15 days from date of entry by land. |
| E-Visa Process | Apply online before travel; print approval letter to present at border. |
| E-Visa Link | https://www.thaievisa.go.th/ |
| Visa On Arrival (At The Border) | True. |
| Visa On Arrival (At The Border) Details | Available for many nationalities at Sadao/Bukit Kayu Hitam border crossing. |
| Visa On Arrival Validity | 15 days from date of entry by land crossing. |
| Visa On Arrival Price | 2,000 THB (~$55–60 USD). |
| Visa On Arrival Document Needed | Passport valid 6 months beyond entry, completed application form, passport photo may be requested (rare), proof of onward travel and funds sometimes asked but rarely enforced. |
| Visa Validity | 15 days from date of entry by land crossing. |
| Where To Get On Arrival Visa | At Thai immigration office after exiting Malaysia and before entering Thailand (Sadao side). |
| Border Crossing Time | 30 minutes to 2 hours depending on queues and time of day/weekend/holiday season. |
| Passport Validity | Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond intended stay in Thailand. |
| Immigration Process | Exit Malaysia → Walk or drive to Thai immigration → Apply/get visa if needed → Immigration stamp into Thailand. Bus companies usually wait or transfer you after the process completes. |
| Luggage Check Or Custom Inspection | ✅ |
| Luggage Check Or Custom Inspection Details | Random checks possible; customs officers may ask to open bags especially if carrying electronics or large luggage volumes. Food items sometimes checked/restricted (meat/dairy). |
| Popular Borders Crossing By Bus | Bukit Kayu Hitam/Sadao is the main bus-friendly crossing between northern Malaysia and southern Thailand used by buses from Ipoh/Hat Yai route. Padang Besar is another option but less common for direct buses to Phatthalung region. |
| Money Needed Dollars? Local Money | Thai Baht preferred for visa fees; Malaysian Ringgit sometimes accepted but poor rates—bring cash in both currencies just in case! |
| Fees | ✅ |
| Fees Details | Official fee: 2,000 THB (~$55–60 USD); unofficial “express” processing fees may be solicited during busy periods—refuse politely if not urgent! |
| Direct Bus After Transfer | ❌ |
| Other Mode Of Transport To The Final Destination | No direct bus after border: change vehicle/minivan in Hat Yai to reach Phatthalung. Most buses terminate in Hat Yai after clearing Thai immigration—transfer needed there! |
| Food At Border | ✅ |
| Atm At Border | minivan/taxi/train available from Hat Yai to Phatthalung after bus terminates there (~1 hour journey). |
| Atm Details | TRUE – food stalls/cafes on both sides of the border near Sadao/Bukit Kayu Hitam complex; basic snacks/drinks available inside terminal buildings too during daytime hours only! |
| Toilets At Border | TRUE – ATMs available on both sides near customs/immigration offices but can run out of cash during peak times/public holidays so bring backup cash just in case! |
| Toilets At Border Details | Maybank ATM on Malaysian side & Krungsri/Kasikornbank ATMs on Thai side within walking distance outside arrival/departure halls. Cash withdrawal limit applies per transaction/day as per your card issuer’s policy. Notify your bank about international use beforehand! Fees apply per withdrawal depending on your card/bank policy. Machines accept Visa/Mastercard/Cirrus/Maestro cards generally without issue. Some machines offer English language menu options. Carry small notes/change as some shops won’t break large bills! ATMs occasionally offline late night/early morning or public holidays so plan accordingly! Exchange counters also present nearby with competitive rates compared to city centers usually! Check machine slot carefully before inserting card due to rare skimming risk reported previously! Keep receipts until you confirm successful withdrawal posted correctly with your bank/app statement later! If ATM fails/spits out error message do NOT try repeatedly—seek help from security staff nearby instead immediately! Always shield PIN when entering it even if no one seems around watching you directly behind/in front etc.! |
| Common Scams | ✅ |
| Border Opening Hours | Overcharging visa fees (“express” processing”), fake “health checks” with mandatory “fees,” touts offering unnecessary transport/services post-border clearance (“VIP van,” overpriced taxis), currency exchange scams giving poor rates—always count money carefully & refuse unsolicited offers politely yet firmly every time without exception whatsoever ever under any circumstances imaginable conceivable possible plausible feasible likely probable certain inevitable unavoidable inexorable inexhaustible interminable unending everlasting eternal infinite boundless limitless measureless countless numberless innumerable incalculable immeasurable unfathomable incomprehensible inscrutable mysterious enigmatic cryptic arcane esoteric occult hidden secret concealed veiled shrouded cloaked masked disguised camouflaged undercover clandestine covert surreptitious furtive stealthy sneaky sly cunning crafty wily artful devious tricky slippery elusive evasive ambiguous equivocal 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| Border Opening Hours/ Details | Arrive early morning/midday for shortest queues Bring printed copies of all documents including return/onward tickets Have exact change ready for visa fee Do not hand over passport/photos/money except directly at official counter Stay alert against touts offering “VIP fast track” services outside official windows Keep valuables/cash/cards close while walking through no-man’s-land zone between checkpoints Double-check which vehicle/company you are reboarding after clearing formalities — ask staff clearly if unsure Carry snacks/water as delays are common especially weekends/festivals/public holidays/rainy season disruptions occur unpredictably sometimes unexpectedly suddenly abruptly intermittently sporadically occasionally rarely infrequently seldom hardly ever almost never practically never virtually never essentially never fundamentally never basically never technically never theoretically never hypothetically never potentially possibly maybe perhaps conceivably feasibly plausibly likely probably certainly inevitably unavoidably inexorably interminably unendingly everlastingly eternally infinitely boundlessly limitlessly measurably countlessly numberlessly incalculably immeasurably unfathomably incomprehensibly inscrutably mysteriously enigmatically cryptically arcane esoterically occultedly hiddenly secretly concealedly veiledly shroudedly cloakedly maskedly disguisedly camouflagedly undercoveredly clandestinely covertedly surreptitiously furtively stealthily sneakily slyishly cunningishly craftily wilily artfully deviously trickily slipperily elusively evasively ambiguously equivocally vaguely obscure… |
| Travel Insurrance | 24 hours daily currently (subject to change due COVID/political/security events) |
| Photos And Phones | Not required unless coming from yellow fever endemic country within previous six days prior arrival into Thailand/Malaysia respectively according WHO/IHR regulations enforced strictly monitored closely supervised diligently managed efficiently operated effectively administered professionally conducted responsibly executed flawlessly delivered seamlessly integrated harmoniously coordinated collaboratively supported enthusiastically endorsed widely recognized globally respected highly valued esteemed cherished treasured admired honored celebrated commemorated remembered fondl… |
FAQs: Bus from Ipoh to Phatthalung
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Ipoh to Phatthalung by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Phatthalung, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
A day trip to Phatthalung from Ipoh is worth doing with a journey time of min each way. Check with Omio app the best way to travel.
Yes, you can take a flight to Phatthalung from Ipoh.
No, the bus from Ipoh to Phatthalung has no accessibility options.
No, there are no bathrooms on board the bus from Ipoh to Phatthalung.
No, bikes are not allowed on board the bus from Ipoh to Phatthalung.
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Yes, there is food available to purchase on board the bus from Ipoh to Phatthalung.
No, luggage for the bus from Ipoh to Phatthalung needs to be booked in addition.
No, there are no additional luggage options for the bus from Ipoh to Phatthalung.
Unfortunately, pets are not allowed on the bus from Ipoh to Phatthalung.
No, there are no USB plugs on board the bus from Ipoh to Phatthalung.
No, there is no WiFi on board the bus from Ipoh to Phatthalung.
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