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How to get fromHat Yai to Kuahby train, ferry, bus, tram, car ferry, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Hat Yai to Kuah by train, ferry, bus, tram, car ferry, or plane

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  1. Train, ferry via Alor Setar

    best
    1. Take the train from Hat Yai to Padang Besartrain train
    2. Take the train from Padang Besar to Alor Setartrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Kuala Kedah to Langkawi Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    5h 31m
    RM 36–105

  2. Train, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Hat Yai to Padang Besartrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Kuala Perlis to Langkawi Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    5h 49m
    RM 35–120

  3. Minivan, bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Hat Yai Bus Terminal to Padang Besarbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Padang Besar Perlis to Terminal Bukit Lagi Kangarbus bus R11
    3. Take the ferry from Kuala Perlis to Langkawi Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    7h 28m
    RM 43–146

  4. Train, tram, car ferry to Penang International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Hat Yai to Padang Besartrain train
    2. Take the tram from Padang Besar to Butterworthtram tram
    3. Take the carferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    4. Fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Langkawi International Airport (LGK)plane plane PEN - LGK
    7h 2m
    RM 139–753

  5. Train, train to Alor Setar, fly

    1. Take the train from Hat Yai to Padang Besartrain train
    2. Take the train from Padang Besar to Alor Setartrain train
    3. Fly from Alor Setar (AOR) to Langkawi International Airport (LGK)plane plane AOR - LGK
    7h 39m
    RM 333–1,093

Penang International Airport (PEN) to Langkawi International Airport (LGK) flights

Calendar39Weekly Planes
Duration37 minAverage Duration
TicketRM 89Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 198.1 km
  • Duration: 5h 31m

What companies run services between Hat Yai, Thailand and Kuah, Malaysia?

There is no direct connection from Hat Yai to Kuah. However, you can take the train to Padang Besar, take the train to Alor Setar, walk to Pekan Rabu, take the bus to Jeti Kuala Kedah, walk to Kuala Kedah, take the ferry to Langkawi Ferry Terminal, then take the taxi to Kuah. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Hat Yai Bus Terminal to Kuah via Padang Besar, Terminal Padang Besar Perlis, Terminal Bukit Lagi Kangar, Kangar, Kuala Perlis, Kuala Perlis, and Langkawi Ferry Terminal in around 7h 28m.

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