City in Songkhla, Thailand
Getting around Hat Yai
How to get around Hat Yai
Songthaews and tuk-tuks cover the center; long-distance buses, minivans and trains make Hat Yai the south's main hub for Malaysia and the islands.
Ways to get around Hat Yai
| Option | Fare | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| Songthaew / local bus | About 10–20 THB | Fixed routes through the center; ask the driver |
| Grab | About 80–160 THB | Cars and motorbikes; more reliable than street taxis |
| Train to Hat Yai Junction | Varies by class | Overnight sleepers to Bangkok, about 12–15 h; book via State Railway |
| Minivan to Pak Bara / Satun | About 150–400 THB | For Koh Lipe ferries; 1.5–2 h |
Ride-hailing apps in Hat Yai
A 5 km ride costs about ฿80–160 ($2.4–4.8).
| App | Notes |
|---|---|
| Grab | Works in Hat Yai; fewer drivers than Bangkok |
- Metered taxis are uncommon; agree fares at stations and airports. Songthaews and tuk-tuks are cheapest.
Arriving in Hat Yai
Hat Yai International (HDY)
About 12 km from the center. Taxi about 250–400 THB, 20–30 min; airport minivan or Grab cheaper.
Driving and onward travel
- Scooters: Rentals are available at 200–350 THB a day; traffic is heavy and police check licences.
- Driving: on the left. Drive with your home licence plus a 1949-Convention IDP; scooters need the motorcycle category or police fine you.
- Onward travel in Thailand: Cheap domestic flights link main cities; overnight sleeper trains run Bangkok–Chiang Mai and south; VIP buses, minivans and ferries cover the rest.
Quick answers
Is there Uber in Hat Yai?
No. Use Grab instead.
What's the best way to get around Hat Yai?
Songthaews and tuk-tuks cover the center; long-distance buses, minivans and trains make Hat Yai the south's main hub for Malaysia and the islands.
How do I get from the airport to Hat Yai?
About 12 km from the center. Taxi about 250–400 THB, 20–30 min; airport minivan or Grab cheaper.
Is Hat Yai walkable?
Walkable center.
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Sources
- State Railway of Thailand e-ticketing
- Airports of Thailand
- Hat Yai International Airport (Airports of Thailand)
- Bangkok Hospital Hat Yai
- State Railway of Thailand
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