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How to get fromAlor Setar to Thailandby tram, train, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Alor Setar to Thailand by tram, train, bus, or car

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  1. Tram, train via Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal

    best
    1. Take the tram from Alor Setar to Padang Besartram tram
    2. Take the train from Padang Besar to Hat Yaitrain train
    3. Take the train from Hat Yai to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminaltrain train
    19h 40m
    ฿357–1,243

  2. Tram, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the tram from Alor Setar to Padang Besartram tram
    2. Take the train from Padang Besar to Hat Yaitrain train
    3. Take the train from Hat Yai to Bang Bamrutrain train
    20h 35m
    ฿334–1,216

  3. Train, Minivan, bus

    1. Take the train from Alor Setar to Padang Besartrain train
    2. Take the bus from Padang Besar to Hat Yai Bus Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Hat Yai Bus Terminal to Southern Bus Terminal Bangkokbus bus
    20h 1m
    ฿833–7,764

  4. Drive 1,028.2 km

    1. Drive from Alor Setar to Bangkokcar car 1,028.2 km
    14h 50m
    ฿3,857–5,571

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  • Distance: 1,075.8 km
  • Duration: 19h 40m

What companies run services between Alor Setar, Malaysia and Thailand?

There is no direct connection from Alor Setar to Thailand. However, you can take the vehicle to Padang Besar, walk to Padang Besar, take the train to Hat Yai, take the train to Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal, walk to MRT บางซื่อ;Mrt Bang Sue, then take the subway to MRT สามยอด;Mrt Sam Yot. Alternatively, you can take a train from Alor Setar to ก่อนอนุสาวรีย์ประชาธิปไตย;Before Democracy Monument via Padang Besar, Padang Besar, Hat Yai Bus Terminal, Southern Bus Terminal Bangkok, and บรมราชชนนี 58;Borommaratchachonnani 58 in around 20h 1m.

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