Cities Near Songkhla
Cities near Songkhla, Thailand: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Hat Yai, Kangar, Jitra. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.
The closest notable city to Songkhla, Thailand is Hat Yai, about 15 mi (25 km) away — roughly 30 min by road. Below, 10 nearby cities are ranked by distance, with real drive and flight estimates and whether each works best as a day trip or an overnight getaway.
| City | Distance | Drive | Flight | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hat Yai | 15 mi / 25 km | 30 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Kangar | 59 mi / 95 km | 1 hr 46 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Jitra | 65 mi / 105 km | 1 hr 57 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Yala | 65 mi / 105 km | 1 hr 57 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Trang | 72 mi / 116 km | 1 hr 40 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Alor Setar | 76 mi / 123 km | 1 hr 46 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Nakhon Si Thammarat | 96 mi / 154 km | 2 hr 13 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Sungai Petani | 107 mi / 173 km | 2 hr 30 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Tasek Glugor | 119 mi / 191 km | 2 hr 46 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| George Town | 125 mi / 201 km | 2 hr 54 min | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
Day trips from Songkhla
Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Hat Yai, Kangar, Jitra, Yala, Trang. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.
Weekend getaways from Songkhla
Far enough for a change of scene but still an easy hop: Sungai Petani, Tasek Glugor, George Town. Worth an overnight or a full weekend.
Getting around
Nearby cities are usually quickest by car or train; for the longer hops a regional flight can save time. Tap any city above for its full distance, driving-time and flight-time breakdown, or plan a specific route with the tools below.
Frequently asked questions
Notable cities near Songkhla include Hat Yai, Kangar, Jitra, Yala, Trang. The closest is Hat Yai, about 15 miles (25 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.
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Nearby city travel guides
- → Best time to visit Hat Yai
- → Best time to visit Kangar
- → Best time to visit Jitra
- → Best time to visit Yala
- → Best time to visit Trang
- → Best time to visit Alor Setar
- → Best time to visit Nakhon Si Thammarat
- → Best time to visit Sungai Petani
- → Best time to visit Tasek Glugor
- → Best time to visit George Town