THE SHORT VERSION
Ao Nang to Hat Yai at a glance.
- From
- Ao Nang อ่าวนาง
- To
- Hat Yai หาดใหญ่
- Road distance
- About 302 km
- Straight line
- 214 km
- Car time, no stops
- ~3 h 45 min buses take longer
- Return route
- Hat Yai to Ao Nang →
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THE DETAILS THAT MAKE A DIFFERENCE
Right place. Right bus. Better start.
Leaving Ao Nang
Ao Nang is Krabi's main beach resort and the jumping-off point for longtail boats to Railay. Long-distance buses stop at Krabi Bus Terminal; songthaews and minivans cover the last stretch.
- Hotel pickups and the beach road
Minivans collect from hotels; songthaews run along the main road to Krabi Town.
Arriving in Hat Yai
Buy tickets at the official counters, not through touts.
- Hat Yai Bus Station
Near CentralFestival. Buses across the south and to Bangkok. - Hat Yai Minivan Station
Minivans to towns across the south.
Keep the essentials offline
Save your ticket, the exact meeting point and the operator's phone number before you set off. Follow the check-in time on your confirmation.
- Buses to Penang and Kuala Lumpur cross the border at Sadao–Bukit Kayu Hitam. Check entry rules for Malaysia.
KEEP GOING
From Hat Yai, the road continues.
Other ways to reach Hat Yai
More buses from Ao Nang
GOOD QUESTIONS
Before you take your seat.
How far is Ao Nang from Hat Yai by road?+
About 302 km by road (214 km in a straight line). Distance is an OpenStreetMap routing estimate, not an operator figure.
How long does the bus from Ao Nang to Hat Yai take?+
We don't publish timetables. As a guide, the drive takes roughly 3 h 45 min by car without stops; bus journeys are usually longer. Check the duration of your chosen departure on 12Go before booking.
Where does the bus leave from in Ao Nang?+
It depends on the operator. Main options in Ao Nang include Hotel pickups and the beach road, and many tourist companies collect from offices or hotels. Your ticket shows the exact boarding point.
Is there a bus back from Hat Yai to Ao Nang?+
Yes, 12Go also lists services in the opposite direction. See our Hat Yai to Ao Nang guide.
Where does the bus from Ao Nang arrive in Hat Yai?+
It depends on the operator. In Hat Yai, services use Hat Yai Bus Station, Hat Yai Minivan Station. Buy tickets at the official counters, not through touts.
How do I get from the bus stop to the centre of Hat Yai?+
Buy tickets at the official counters, not through touts.
What kind of vehicle runs from Ao Nang to Hat Yai?+
12Go lists minivan (shared van) services on this route rather than full-size buses. Vans are usually quicker but have less luggage space, so check the luggage allowance for your departure before you book.
Can I book the Ao Nang to Hat Yai bus online?+
Yes. 12Go lists departures on this route. You choose a date, compare operators and pay online, and the provider issues the ticket. BusConnects doesn't sell tickets itself.
Where can I go next from Hat Yai by bus?+
Direct buses from Hat Yai include Penang (George Town), Krabi Town, Donsak, Surat Thani, Ipoh and more. See all connections on our Hat Yai bus page.
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Route listed in 12Go's public route index (checked 2026-10-09). Station information reviewed 2026-10-09. Distance: OpenStreetMap data via OSRM (approximate driving distance). Listings change and are not live inventory. Confirm the departure, pickup, price and conditions before paying.
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