Transportation in Hat Yai

# Getting Around Hat Yai Hat Yai, as a major transportation hub in southern Thailand, offers several ways to navigate the city and connect to regional destinations. Visitors will typically find songthaews (shared pickup trucks), motorcycle taxis, and metered taxis available for local travel within the city. The compact downtown area makes many hotels and attractions accessible by these local transport options. **Airport Connections**: Hat Yai International Airport is located approximately 15 kilometers from the city center. Transportation options from the airport generally include metered taxis and airport shuttle services. For current pricing and availability of airport transfers, check the booking options provided on this site, as rates vary based on time of day and service type. **Getting Around**: For first-time visitors, metered taxis provide comfort and convenience for city travel, though it's advisable to ensure the meter is running. Songthaews operate on fixed routes throughout Hat Yai and are commonly used by locals. For intercity travel to destinations like Phuket, Krabi, or Malaysia, Hat Yai serves as a major junction with bus and minivan services—specific routes and current schedules can be found through the booking widgets on relevant route pages.

Download Grab app before arrival for reliable taxi and ride-hailing service throughout Hat Yai

Hat Yai's songthaews (shared pickup trucks) run fixed routes - ask locals or your hotel which route number serves your destination

Hat Yai Railway Station connects to Bangkok, Butterworth (Malaysia), and other southern destinations with overnight sleeper services available

For trips to nearby beaches or Songkhla, shared minivans depart from locations near the clock tower - arrive early for best availability