Rail Service between Bangkok and Padang Basar (Malaysia Side) Resumes

[Stocky]

The express rail sleeper service between Bangkok and Padang Basar has resumed, since 11th August: 

 

• Special Express Train No.45 Bangkok – Padang Besar departs Bangkok Station at 15.10 and arrives at Padang Besar. (Malaysia side) time 09.50 (Thailand time)
• Special Express Train No.46 Padang Besar – Bangkok departs from Padang Besar Station. (Malaysia side) at 17.06 (Thailand time) arrives in Bangkok at 12.45.

 

 

The shuttle train service from Hat Yai to Padang Besar restarted 15th July with 4 trains daily:
 

• Train No.947 leaves Hat Yai Junction at 07.30 and arrives at Padang Besar 08.25 (Thailand time).
• Train No.949 leaves Hat Yai Junction at 14:00 and arrives at Padang Besar 14:55 (Thailand time).
• Train No.948 leaves Padang Besar at 08.55 and arrive at Hat Yai Junction 09.50 (Thailand time).
• Train No.950 leaves Padang Besar at 15.40 and arrives at Hat Yai Junction 16:35 (Thailand time).

 

 

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Edited August 12, 2022 by Stocky

[rahil627]

thanks so much for this post!!

 

is there much difference between a 60-day covid visa and a 30-day visa-exempt? i only need a few days before flying out... and this will the end of the Thailand-covid era for me.

 

if not, i might make the trip, just for the fun of it (i like trains. ???? ), and maybe it'll be cheaper than 1900 baht? maybe... 

 

2 x 18 hours of trains might be too much though =D

[Stocky]

9 hours ago, rahil627 said:

maybe it'll be cheaper than 1900 baht?

2nd class sleeper fare Bangkok to Pedang Besar is Bht1,250 one way. You can book tickets online through 12Go.

 

https://12go.asia/en

[rahil627]

darn, i enjoy the day trains... i guess the even slower "rapid" might be choice for me, lol. I'd probably need a break somewhere though...

[VinnieK]

Can you take a motorbike on those trains?

[Stocky]

No idea. The line from Padang Basar to KL is operated by KTM so you might try contacting them to find out.

Call Center: +60-3-2267-1200
(Operation Time: 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM)
Email: [email protected]
Website: https://www.ktmb.com.my/index.html

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Edited September 7, 2022 by Stocky

[my friend I]

On 9/7/2022 at 7:34 AM, VinnieK said:

Can you take a motorbike on those trains?

Not on those trains. There is no luggage car south of Haad Yai although occasionally the shuttle is sometimes an older car which could take a bike.

 

From Haad Yai to Bangkok and vv no problem.

[my friend I]

Trains to Bangkok now arrive at the new Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal aka Bang Sue Grande. There are free showers there. Need to show your long distance ticket to use.