Hat Yai-Padang Besar Shuttle Train • รถไฟรถรับส่งหาดใหญ่-ปาดังเบซาร์
The Hat Yai-Padang Besar Shuttle Train is a very popular mode of transport between the Malaysia border town of Padang Besar to Hat Yai, the largest city of Songkhla Province, Thailand. The shuttle train between Padang Besar and Hat Yai commenced on 22 December 2015. It operates a return leg from Hat Yai twice daily, which connects to ETS and Komuter services from Padang Besar, in addition to the existing Special Express 45/46 (International Express) service.
Hat Yai-Padang Besar Shuttle Train services were suspended from 18 March 2022 at the start of the 2020–21 Malaysia Government Movement Control Order till 14 July 2022 when travel rules to Thailand were steadily relaxed.
If the departure timings do not suit you, try the Hat Yai – Padang Besar Bus / Minivan.
Hat Yai-Padang Besar Shuttle Train Route Map • แผนที่เส้นทางรถไฟรถรับส่งหาดใหญ่-ปาดังเบซาร์
Hat Yai-Padang Besar Shuttle Train Rolling Stock • สต็อคกลิ้งรถไฟรถรับส่งหาดใหญ่-ปาดังเบซาร์
Locomotive-Hauled Bogie Third Class (BTC) Coaches
Hat Yai-Padang Besar Shuttle Train Interior • ภายในรถไฟรถรับส่งหาดใหญ่-ปาดังเบซาร์
Bogie Third Class (BTC)
Thailand SIM Card Purchase on board Hat Yai-Padang Besar Shuttle Train
(Northbound Express 948 and 950 only)
dtac Happy Tourist SIM Cards are available for purchase on board the northbound Hat Yai-Padang Besar Shuttle Trains. Jai also has a new counter at the concourse of Padang Besar Railway Station to sell dtac Happy Tourist SIM Cards.
While they typically cost 299 Baht when purchased directly from dtac or other resellers, Jai (or Ah Chai) sells these dtac Happy Tourist SIM Cards at a special price of only RM28. Jai will also happily configure your phone settings for you and makes sure you have your internet before moving on to the next customer. HINT: Further discounts may be given if you are purchasing these SIM cards in a group when you speak politely to Jai and flash him your biggest smile.
Express 948 (morning train): Buy your dtac Happy Tourist SIM Card at Jai’s counter or on board train
Express 950 (afternoon train): Buy your dtac Happy Tourist SIM Card at Jai’s counter
The dtac Happy Tourist SIM Card entitles you to 8 days of unlimited 3G/4G Internet (speed will be throttled after 2.5 GB of usage), free 100 Baht worth of call credit and a special international call rate via 00400. The 100 Baht credit can also be used to buy more 3G/4G Internet when you download the dtac app.
This is a hassle-free at-seat SIM card purchasing service which I think offers the most convenient way to buy a SIM card in Thailand. In my opinion, the dtac Happy Tourist SIM Card is especially useful and offers one of the best value when you are spending 3 to 8 days in Thailand. It is also, in my opinion, the most reliable telco along the railway lines in Thailand. RailTravel Station does not receive any form of commission from this recommendation.
Singapore to Bangkok by Train • สิงคโปร์ไปกรุงเทพโดยรถไฟ
Hat Yai-Padang Besar Shuttle Train Timetable from 15 December 2023 • ตารางเวลารถไฟรถรับส่งหาดใหญ่-ปาดังเบซาร์
| Southbound | EXP 947 | EXP 949 |
| 🇹🇭 Hat Yai Junction | 855 | 1400 |
| 🇹🇭 Khlong Ngae | 917 | 1422 |
| 🇹🇭 Padang Besar (Thai) | 934 | 1439 |
| 🇲🇾 Padang Besar | 0940 (TH) / 1040 (MY) | 1445 (TH) / 1545 (MY) |
| Northbound | EXP 948 | EXP 950 |
| 🇲🇾 Padang Besar | 1015 (TH) / 1115 (MY) | 1540 (TH) / 1640 (MY) |
| 🇹🇭 Padang Besar (Thai) | 1018 | 1543 |
| 🇹🇭 Khlong Ngae | 1038 | 1603 |
| 🇹🇭 Hat Yai Junction | 1100 | 1625 |
Hat Yai-Padang Besar Shuttle Train Timetable from SRT’s Website • ตารางเวลารถไฟรถรับส่งหาดใหญ่-ปาดังเบซาร์จากเว็บไซต์ของการรถไฟแห่งประเทศไทย
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If the departure timings do not suit you, try the Hat Yai – Padang Besar Bus / Minivan.
Hat Yai-Padang Besar Shuttle Train Fares • ค่าโดยสารรถไฟรถรับส่งหาดใหญ่-ปาดังเบซาร์
70 Baht (Air-Conditioned Train)
๗๐ บาท (รถไฟปรับอากาศ)
50 Baht (Non-Air-Conditioned Train)
๕๐ บาท (รถไฟไม่มีแอร์)
Hat Yai-Padang Besar Shuttle Train Fares from SRT’s Website • ค่าโดยสารรถไฟรถรับส่งหาดใหญ่-ปาดังเบซาร์จากเว็บไซต์ของการรถไฟแห่งประเทศไทย
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Hat Yai-Padang Besar Shuttle Train Journey Experiences • ระสบการณ์การเดินทางรถไฟรถรับส่งหาดใหญ่-ปาดังเบซาร์
- Hat Yai – Padang Besar Shuttle Train: The Journey
- Around the Malay Peninsular: Hat Yai to Padang Besar (Thai) by Train
- Express 947 Hat Yai – Padang Besar Shuttle Train: Hat Yai Junction to Padang Besar by Train
- Express 947: Hat Yai Junction to Padang Besar (Thai) by Shuttle Train
- Express 948: Padang Besar to Hat Yai Junction by Shuttle Train
- Express 949: Hat Yai Junction to Padang Besar by Shuttle Train
Hat Yai-Padang Besar Shuttle Train Booking Methods
วิธีการจองรถไฟรถรับส่งหาดใหญ่-ปาดังเบซาร์
- SRT counters at Padang Besar, Padang Besar (Thai), Khlong Ngae and Hat Yai Junction only.
Tickets are open for sale on the day of departure only.
How do I book Hat Yai-Padang Besar Shuttle Train tickets online?
Bagaimanakah saya menempah tiket Keretapi Ulang-Alik Hat Yai-Padang Besar dalam talian?
You cannot book Hat Yai-Padang Besar Shuttle Train tickets online.
Anda tidak boleh menempah tiket Keretapi Ulang-Alik Hat Yai-Padang Besar dalam talian.
Alternatively, you can book private transfers from Hat Yai to Padang Besar and vice-versa at 12Go Asia.
How to travel from Hat Yai to Padang Besar by Train
How to travel from Padang Besar to Hat Yai by Train
How do I book Hat Yai-Padang Besar Shuttle Train tickets from Padang Besar, Malaysia?
The State Railway of Thailand (SRT) office is located at Padang Besar station concourse. The counter staff may request for your passport to key in your details on the ticket.
The counter is open at 9.00am for Express 948 and 2.30pm for Express 950. They will also provide you with the Thai immigration form. Fill this up and then head for Malaysian and Thai immigration.
How do I book Hat Yai-Padang Besar Shuttle Train tickets from Hat Yai?
Tickets for the Hat Yai-Padang Besar Shuttle Train are only sold on the day of departure, 2 hours before the train departs. Get your tickets at the counters for immediate travel (“Tickets For Travel Today”). The Tickets For Travel Today counter is open whenever the station is open. The counter staff may request for your passport to key in your details on the ticket.
There are no immigration forms required for Malaysia. Just present your passport and visa (if required) to the immigration officer at Padang Besar.
Hat Yai-Padang Besar Shuttle Train Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Can I use Touch ‘n Go for the Hat Yai-Padang Besar Shuttle Train?
No.
How do I travel from Hat Yai to Butterworth?
Change to the KTM Komuter Northern Sector at Padang Besar.
How much is a ticket from Hat Yai to Butterworth?
There is no through ticket from Hat Yai to Butterworth. Buy a ticket at Hat Yai for the train to Padang Besar, then buy the KTM Komuter Northern Sector ticket at Padang Besar. Tickets for the Hat Yai-Padang Besar Shuttle Train cost 50 Baht. See the KTM Komuter Northern Sector page for KTM Komuter Northern Sector fares.
Must I only travel from Padang Besar to Butterworth? Can I travel from Padang Besar to other stations such as Taiping, Sungai Petani or Alor Setar also?
Of course you can. The KTM Komuter Northern Sector serves all stations along the route and charges fares according to the distance travelled. For other further stations not served by the KTM Komuter Northern Sector, take the ETS.
From Padang Besar Malaysia, how do I travel to Padang Besar Thailand to board the Hat Yai-Padang Besar Shuttle Train?
You DO NOT NEED to travel from Padang Besar, Malaysia to Padang Besar, Thailand to board the Hat Yai-Padang Besar Shuttle Train. The Hat Yai-Padang Besar Shuttle Train originates from and terminates its service at Padang Besar, Malaysia. DO NOT waste your time to cross to Padang Besar, Thailand first. In fact, locals do use the Hat Yai-Padang Besar Shuttle Train as a mode of transport to cross from Padang Besar, Malaysia to Padang Besar, Thailand.
Why are there 2 Padang Besar stations?
The Padang Besar Railway Station in Malaysia opened on 1 July 1918 and functions as the main border crossing station on the Malaysia-Thailand border.
The Padang Besar (Thai) Railway Station in Thailand is a new small Class 3 station which opened in December 2015 and serves the local Padang Besar Subdistrict in Sadao District, Songkhla, Thailand. It has only 1 platform along a single track main line. All trains plying on the line between Hat Yai Junction and Padang Besar only make a short stop at Padang Besar (Thai) Railway Station, and originate and terminate their services at the Padang Besar Railway Station in Malaysia.
You may also wish to note that the Padang Besar Railway Station in Malaysia is referred to in all timetables as Padang Besar and the Padang Besar (Thai) Railway Station in Thailand is referred to in all timetables as Padang Besar (Thai). If there are other timetables elsewhere featuring only one Padang Besar station, it is referring to Padang Besar Railway Station in Malaysia.
Can I bring my luggage on the Hat Yai-Padang Besar Shuttle Train?
Yes.
Are there luggage check-in facilities or lockable baggage racks on the Hat Yai-Padang Besar Shuttle Train?
No.
Can I pre-book my Hat Yai-Padang Besar Shuttle Train ticket online or at the ticket counter?
No. You can only buy it on the travel day itself.
I cannot find the Hat Yai-Padang Besar Shuttle Train on the KTMB Integrated Ticketing System (KITS)?
The Hat Yai-Padang Besar Shuttle Train is not a KTM train, and you can only buy tickets on the travel day itself 2 hours before departure. The Hat Yai-Padang Besar Shuttle Train is operated by the State Railway of Thailand.
I cannot book the Hat Yai-Padang Besar Shuttle Train on the State Railway of Thailand (SRT) D-Ticket System?
You can only buy Hat Yai-Padang Besar Shuttle Train tickets on the travel day itself 2 hours before departure.
How do I ensure that I get my ticket and the Hat Yai-Padang Besar Shuttle Train is not sold out?
Tickets on the Hat Yai-Padang Besar Shuttle Train are unlimited and do not sell out, even if it means having you standing and squeezing on board the train.
What is the latest time I have to enter the queue for immigration for the Hat Yai-Padang Besar Shuttle Train?
The immigration queues for the Hat Yai-Padang Besar Shuttle Train opens around 60 minutes before departure time. The queues close once there are no more people in the queue, regardless of time, even after the scheduled train departure. The Hat Yai-Padang Besar Shuttle Train will wait for everyone to clear immigration before departing, even if it means being late.
How do I get the Thailand immigration card in Padang Besar, Malaysia?
Show your ticket to the assigned roving immigration officer, who will tick off your ticket and give you the Thailand immigration card.
How do I get the Malaysia immigration card in Hat Yai, Thailand?
There is no more Malaysia immigration card needed. Just present your passport to the immigration counter.
What time does ticket sales close for the Hat Yai-Padang Besar Shuttle Train?
The ticket counter will stop selling Hat Yai-Padang Besar Shuttle Train tickets the moment the train is about to depart, even if the train is delayed due to the queues at immigration.
Do I buy my Hat Yai-Padang Besar Shuttle Train ticket first or clear immigration first?
Buy your ticket first, then clear immigration.
How many seats are there in a train for the Hat Yai-Padang Besar Shuttle Train?
There are 456 actual seats on board, but unlimited tickets for sale.
What is the child fare for the Hat Yai-Padang Besar Shuttle Train?
There is no child fare for the Hat Yai-Padang Besar Shuttle Train.
What is my Hat Yai-Padang Besar Shuttle Train seat number?
The Hat Yai-Padang Besar Shuttle Train is free seating. There is no assigned seat number.
How do I ensure I get my preferred seat on the Hat Yai-Padang Besar Shuttle Train?
Buy your ticket early, clear immigration early, and board early.
Kindly inform me Padang Besar to Hatyai train timetable & Hatyai to Padang Besar train timetable,tq.
It’s in the above post.
may I know that do Hat Yai train station have the luggage keeping services.
I am travelling with a group of people ( 11 ) to take shuttle train from Padang Besar to Hat Yai to catch the flight from Hat Yai airport 4:30 pm.
We need to left the luggage before time to board a taxi to airport.
Thank you
Yes, there is.
I want to ask do I have to book the return ticket early from padang besar to sungaI petani?I should buy the ticket at sp or padang besar. That confused me a lot..
The Hat Yai – Padang Besar Shuttle Train, as the name suggests, does not go to Sungai Petani. It goes to Hat Yai, Thailand.
Wht will be the ticket fare for Bkk -Padang Besar?Do I have to change train in Hat Yai to go to Padang Besar?Wht time the train (International)reaches Hat Yai from Bangkok and wht time the train from Hat Yai leaves for Padang Besar?I do want to miss the train Hat Yai-Padang Besar…Pl reply soonest.Thank You.
If you are asking about Bangkok – Padang Besar services, you shouldn’t be commenting on a Hat Yai – Padang Besar page but on a Bangkok – Padang Besar service’s instead, which link can be found all the way on the top of the page on the first paragraph. If you had missed out on that, there is also a second opportunity when you scroll down to click to view the integrated timetables. Please don’t just Google and drop your query on the first page you see and ask me to “reply soonest”, expecting to be spoonfed when already spoonfed information are available if you access the correct page.
If you wish to get precise information, you should be asking the operator and not a blog.
Also, if you “do want to miss the train Hat Yai-Padang Besar”, I wouldn’t need to suggest anything too right?
But since I have typed such a long reply already, I’m still going to give you the information you want even though you have asked questions with a “?!” and a “Pl reply soonest”.
https://railtravelstation.com/state-railway-of-thailand/southern-line/international-express/
I have difficulty to book train from Hat Yai railway station to Padang besar on 01/07/2017?
Is the ticket not available? Because it doesn’t turn to green for me to choose train.
Thank you
Have you read the information in this page that you are commenting on?
Hello, May I know the schedule from padang besar to hatyai?How many train will depart from padang besar to hatyai in a day?Am i only able to buy the ticket at padang besar, can i buy it in butterworth?online booking is not allowed right?Will the ticket from padang besar to hatyai sold off?
hello, may i know what time the ticket counter available for the first train from padang besar to hatyai junction at 9.55am?
1 hour before departure.
hi , May i know the HAT YAI Train Schedule times
http://www.railway.co.th/Ticket/list_station_stop.asp?IdTrain=950&Leg=en
http://www.railway.co.th/Ticket/list_station_stop.asp?IdTrain=948&Leg=en
where is hatyai? any good food to recommend?
if I plan for 5 days in hatyai, is it enough?
Suggestion: your blog would be more useful if you could provide some details about tourist attractions
Hi,
Need to confirm something. Not sure any other people have asked this or not, but I still need the answer to plan my trip (and I am a little confuse).
From the timetable :
1) For EXP 947. I will depart from Hatyai Junction at 750am (Thai time), and shall arrive at Padang Besar Malaysia at 925am (Malaysia time). Taking the timing difference of 1 hour between Thai and Malaysia; is my understanding correct?
2) Same goes to the EXP 949. Depart at 1.05pm (Thai time) and arrives Padang Besar Malaysia at 3.00pm (Malaysia time)?
Appreciate your kind assistance.
Yes.
Hi,
Thanks for the confirmation. Now I can plan my trip. Can’t wait to ride on the train – hopefully the Bogie Third Class.
Thanks:)
If you are travelling from 31 January 2018 onwards, the Hat Yai – Padang Besar Shuttle Train will operate with a 4-car BREL Class 158/T Sprinter DMU, doubling the capacity of the existing 2-car Daewoo DMU. I’m not sure if the BTC will still be in operation on this route.
Can i pre book the train ticket from hatyai to padang besar?
Can you not see that tickets are open for sale/booking on day of departure only? Or did you just skip the whole page to the comments section?
Hi,
I have come across the blog and has been using a lot of useful tips from this blog. Just wanna thanks the owners who made all the information available to the amateur train lovers like me, so that I can always browse through the latest news available about train and travel.
One question relating to this post, since the Padang besar – Hatyai train only available on the day of departure, chances of not getting a ticket would be high if you travel during holiday season?
As I would need to source for other resort just in case tickets sold out quickly.
Ticket sales seem to be unlimited for now.
Hi,
I will be taking the train from Padang Besar to Hat Yai. Will the ticket counter also provide me with the Thai immigration card when I purchase the train ticket?
https://railtravelstation.com/2018/02/14/express-948-padang-besar-to-hat-yai-junction-by-shuttle-train/
may i know if i would like to choose the train from Hatyai to padang besar at 730 morning, then when i need to buy the tiket? Before 1 day can buy?
hi. may i know whether it is possible for me taking van/mini van from hatyai to padang besar,MY around 9 or 10 in the morning? need to catch the train back to KL at 12.30 pm, but don;t want to take the train since it is too early, 7am Thailand.
is there any option?
Thank you so much.
Hi,
my next vacation is by train to Thailand from Malaysia, I already get a lot of the information from you, many thanks.
may I know, If I return by Special Express Train No. 45 from Bangkok to padang besar, the train will stop on which Padang Besar Station? Because I need to join the KTM Komuter to Butterworth. Thank you.
The Special Express 45 International Express crosses the border into Malaysia. https://railtravelstation.com/state-railway-of-thailand/southern-line/international-express/
Hi,
1. Can i buy a ticket from Hatyai Junction to Padang Besar 2 days early?
2. What time the counter ticket in Hatyai Junction will open?
Thank you very much
Have you read the article that you are commenting on?
Hi,
May I know what time on the day of departure can I buy the tickets at hatyai? What time does the counter open?
Any time from 5.30am or 6am, I can’t remember the exact opening time. Hat Yai Junction is not a 24 hour station.
Hi, i have some question about Hat Yai station
1 . is there any mastercards ATM on Hat Yai train station?
2. Is there any shop / convenience store like seven eleven that sell simcard near Hat Yai Train station?
Because i found that TrueMove simcard is more cheaper than Dtacs hhha….
thanks for your kindly response
The afternoon shuttle now leaves Had Yai at 14.00. Same train number.
Thank you.
Thank You fr the reply…kindly let me know soonest if I can buy tkts fr Hat Yai Padang Besar right after I reach by train no 31/32 from Bangkok or if I can buy tkts of 45-46(I hope I am correct in the train number-this train is Bkk to Padang Besar…as I am travelling by train 31-32,I understand it does not go upto P Besar…pl help.Thank You in advance fr your prompt reply.Thank You.M.Islam.
Please read the page that you are commenting on, specifically on the part which explains about buying tickets at Hat Yai. Please don’t simply ride on someone else’s initial update about an unrelated topic.
Hi, I plan to take ETS from Butterworth to Padang Besar. Is the Padang Besar train station just a walking distance to Padang Besar (Thai) as I need to go sadao. Is there any transport from Padang Besar or Padang Besar (Thai) to sadao?
1. There is no ETS from Butterworth to Padang Besar.
2. You should use Bukit Kayu Hitam instead of Padang Besar for Sadao.
1. From Butterworth to Padang Besar take Komuter better.
2. Then after Pdg Besar passport control chop, there is a cheaper motobike taxi can take you to minivan station (THB50). Motorbike Taxi also take you go through to Thai Passport Control as well.
3. From minivan station ask for Sadao. They also can send you to Hatyai as well.
Enjoy your holiday and travel safe
can I know when and where can buy the train ticket to padang besar?
im travelling with my parents. and im concern how far is it to walk from platfrom 1 to platfrom 2 (ets padang besar to thai shuttle train)? thank you
To cross over from Platform 1 to Platform 2? 5 seconds.
Hi, thank you for the information.
Curios if i’m able to catch the train from Padang Besar (1650) to KL sentral (2230) if i opt the shuttle train EXP 949 from Hatyai Junction (1400) – Padang Besar (1500) msia time 1600?
anyone have this experience before?
Make yourself known to the immigration officers immediately when in the queue after alighting at Padang Besar for them to clear you first. It is possible if you do this very important step.
Hi , i am thinking of travelling on the 25th Dec to Hat yai , i am just wondering since tickets can only be bought on the day of departure , will there be situation where we cant get ticket to travel on that day?
Thank you
Nope, it won’t happen. You may just get a delayed and crowded train since everyone is still buying tickets or clearing immigration.
hey! i beleive ive read the article… sorry in advance if i missed it but:
Is it possible to pay the return ticket with Thai Baht? (For the case of doing a visa-run). If not, is there a decent place to exchange such a small amount?
As this is a Thai train, you should pay in Thai Baht for any ticket. No return tickets are sold. Only Padang Besar Railway Station accepts Malaysian Ringgit at a poor exchange rate to the Thai Baht fare.
KTM seems to have a (helpful) new infographic on the transfer times for the shuttle train & the International Express. Maybe consider adding it? https://www.ktmb.com.my/assets/pdf/2023/ETS-KOM-SRT-Timetable.pdf
It may not be accurate in about 3 weeks time. I’ll review it once the new KTM Komuter Northern Sector timetable from 16 September 2023 is released.