Once you arrive by ETS train in Padang Besar Railway Station, you have a choice of how to continue the relatively short 55 km journey to Hat Yai. If you want to continue your journey by train, you can take one of two SRT (State Railway of Thailand) Shuttle trains that leave from Padang Besar to Hat Yai Junction, taking 55 minutes to make the Train Travel from KL Sentral to Hatyai. Info about Train Prices, Train Schedule and Timetables - Book Train Ticket Online at Easybook! READ MORE: Direct KL-Hatyai KTM Ride Is Only RM75 On Malaysia Day Weekend! Usually, KTMB does not offer straight train rides from KL Sentral to Hat Yai. They only have trains to Padang Besar and tourists would have to wait for Thailand's SRT train there or get to Hat Yai via minivans or taxis. l6AuO.