Satun (สตูล)

Satun is a small province on the southern of Thailand which border to Malaysia and approximatley 973 kilometers from Bangkok. Satun is a province that has unique lifestyle and culture of Thai- Muslim as well as the famous scenic islands such as Koh Tarutao, Koh Adang - Rawi, Koh Lipe, Koh Hin Ngam, including beautiful caves and waterfalls of the national park. The province itself quite small however, the travelers usually use Satun for the route to offshore islands (Koh Tarutao ,Rawi and Koh Lipe) or Malaysia.

 

 

Location
North: borders Amphoe Rattapoom of Songkhla, Amphoe Pa bon of Phattalung and Amphoe Pa Lian of Trang.

East: borders Amphoe Sadao of Songkhla and Perlis of Malaysia.

South: borders Perlis of Malaysia.

West: borders Andaman Sea of India Ocean

 

Travel to Satun

By train. Using train from Hua Lamphong Station to Hat Yai junction train station spends time from 13.44 hr- 16.52 hr depend on type of train. From Hat Yai, visitors can take a taxi, van, or public bus to Satun. It is 97 kilometres from Hat Yai to Satun. However, I recommend using van at Hat Yai train station as it faster in stead of using bus. It takes about 1 hr by van and 2.30 hr by bus to Satun. Vans and public busses can be found beside Dr. Somphot’s Clinic near Hat Yai train station. Taxi are available in Hat Yai at the Ratthakan Post Office.

Check time and price on table below. Or download train time table

 

Train time table
Rapid train ( time approximately 16.52 hr.)
Air-conditioned Second Class Day & Night Coach

upper bed 755 baht
lower bed 825 baht

Bogie Second Class Day & Night Coach
upper bed 555 baht
Lower bed 605 baht

Bogie Second Class Carriage 455 baht

Bogie Third Class Carriage 259 baht

Special express train ( time approximately 13.44 hr.) 
Air-conditioned First Class Day & Night Coach

upper bed 1394 baht
lower bed 159 baht

Air-conditioned Second Class Day & Night Coach

upper bed 855 baht
lower bed 945 baht

information : railway.co.th

By Car From Bangkok use Highway No. 4 to Prachuap Khiri Khan , Chumphon then take Highway No. 41 to Nakhon Si Thammarat and Phatthalung. From Phatthalung, follow No.41 to Highway No. 4 and finally to Highway No. 406. The drive between Bangkok and Satun covers 973 km. The information about Thai car hire.

Bangkok

↓ Highway No. 4

Prachuap Kiri Khan

↓ Highway no 4

Chumphon

↓ Highway no 41

Nakhon Si Thammarat

↓ Highway no 41
Phatthalung

↓ Highway no 41

Drive to ( see map)

↓ Highway no 4
Drive to (see map)

↓ Highway no 406

Satun

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By Air

There are no direct flights to Satun. The visitors need to take the flight to Hat Yai  the nearest airport. From Hat Yai , visitors can either take the train, bus, taxi, or air-conditioned van ( recommend to take van from airport as it is faster ) to Satun (97 km). There are 4 airlines operating service route from Bangkok to Hat Yai (Songkhla) airport Thai airways and cheap Thai airline Nok Air , Orient Thai and Thai Airasia.

 

Remark

OX orient thai

DD nok air

FD Air Asia

BKK Suvarnabhumi airport

DMK Donmueang airport

HDY Hat Yai

 

By Bus

The visitor can use the transport company bus no 984 ( Bangkok- Trang- Satun) depart from Southern Bus Terminal Bangkok (new terminal)

Traveling time approximately 15 hr.Ticket reservation contact no +662422-4444 , +662262-3456  call center 1490

Bus no. 984 Bangkok- Trang- Satun

Depart 18.00 pm Bus VIP 24 seats

Bus no. 984 Bangkok- Trang- Satun

Depart 07.00 am Bus 50 seats

Depart 18.30 pm. Bus 50 seats

Depart 17.30 pm. Bus 53 seats

 

However, Sappaisal tour Co., Ltd private Thailand vip bus company operate route between Bangkok – Trang. Depart from Southern Bus Terminal Bangkok (new terminal)Please contact customer service for more detail  +662-4355017 , +662-8849584

Bangkok- Satun

Depart 07.30 am Arrive 19.15 pm Bus VIP 38 seats

Depart 17.00 pm Arrive 04.45 am Bus VIP 38 seats

Depart 18.40 Pm Arrive 06.25 am Bus VIP 24 seats

Depart 19.40 Pm Arrive 07.25 am Bus VIP 38 seats

Bangkok-Trang- Satun

Depart 18.00 pm Arrive 06.00 am Bus VIP 38 seats

 

Bus Express Co., Ltd private Thailand vip bus company operate route between Bangkok – Trang - Satun Please contact customer service for more detail    +66 269 6999

 

How to go to Pak Bara pier ( Lipe island and Tarutal National park)

 By Self drive Distance of 950 kilometers drive from Bangkok. Visitor can use the highway no 4 route from Bangkok to Thung Song ( Nakhon Si Thammarat ). At Thung Song drive direct to Trang province until reach Highway no 404. Using Highway no 404 route and drive to Palian District and keep driving until La Ngu district. Total distance from La Ngu district to Pak Bara pier is about 12 kilometers.

Bangkok

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Thung Song ( Nakhon Si Thammarat ).

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Trang

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Palian District ( Trang )

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La Ngu district ( Satun )

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Pak Bara pier

 

By bus From Bangkok, visitor need to use Thailand vip bus company operate route between Bangkok – Trang - Satun. Depart from Southern Bus Terminal Bangkok (new terminal) and get off at La Ngu district ( Satun ). At La Ngu district use taxi to Pak Bara pier for distance of 12 kilometers, or use a minibus operating daily service at La Ngu district to pier.

By Tain Satun has no train service from Bangkok, visitor need to use train direct to Hat yai ( Songkhla ). From Hat Yai to be a passenger can use van to Pak Bara Pier. Van transportation terminal operating near the train station and depart every 30 minutes from 07.00 am to 18.00 pm.

 

Satun ( Place to Visit )

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