THE SHORT VERSION
Mae Sai to Hat Yai at a glance.
- From
- Mae Sai แม่สาย
- To
- Hat Yai หาดใหญ่
- Road distance
- About 1784 km
- Straight line
- 1495 km
- Car time, no stops
- ~21 h 45 min buses take longer
- Return route
- Hat Yai to Mae Sai →
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THE DETAILS THAT MAKE A DIFFERENCE
Right place. Right bus. Better start.
Leaving Mae Sai
Boarding points depend on the operator: some use the local bus station, others collect from their office or your hotel. Your ticket shows the exact place and check-in time.
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 Mae Sai
GOOD QUESTIONS
Before you take your seat.
How far is Mae Sai from Hat Yai by road?+
About 1784 km by road (1495 km in a straight line). Distance is an OpenStreetMap routing estimate, not an operator figure.
How long does the bus from Mae Sai to Hat Yai take?+
We don't publish timetables. As a guide, the drive takes roughly 21 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 Mae Sai?+
It depends on the operator: some use the local bus station, others collect from offices or hotels. Your ticket shows the exact boarding point.
Is there a bus back from Hat Yai to Mae Sai?+
Yes, 12Go also lists services in the opposite direction. See our Hat Yai to Mae Sai guide.
Where does the bus from Mae Sai 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 bus runs from Mae Sai to Hat Yai?+
It varies by operator and departure. Routes in this region are served by a mix of sleeper buses, seated coaches and smaller limousine vans. Check the vehicle type, seat layout and luggage allowance for your departure on 12Go before you book.
Can I book the Mae Sai 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, Ao Nang, Donsak, Surat Thani and more. See all connections on our Hat Yai bus page.
Still deciding? Check today's departures, then book your seat.
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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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