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

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There are 6 ways to get from Hat Yai to Kuah by train, ferry, bus, tram, plane, or car ferry

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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
    6h 3m
    RM 37–105

  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
    6h 14m
    RM 35–120

  3. Minivan, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Hat Yai Bus Terminal to Padang Besarbus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Kuala Perlis to Langkawi Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    6h 58m
    RM 40–109

  4. Train, tram to Alor Setar, fly

    1. Take the train from Hat Yai to Padang Besartrain train
    2. Take the tram from Padang Besar to Anak Bukittram tram
    3. Fly from Alor Setar (AOR) to Langkawi International Airport (LGK)plane plane AOR - LGK
    6h 23m
    RM 352–1,110

  5. Minivan, ferry via Padang Besar

    1. Take the bus from Hat Yai Bus Terminal to Padang Besarbus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Kuala Perlis to Langkawi Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    7h 8m
    RM 40–109

  6. 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 134–753

Alor Setar (AOR) to Langkawi International Airport (LGK) flights

Calendar33Weekly Planes
Duration4h 33mAverage Duration
TicketRM 294Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 184.4 km
  • Duration: 6h 3m

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 Alor Setar, take the bus to 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, Padang Besar, Arau, Sma Almaad, Terminal Bukit Lagi Kangar, Kangar, Kuala Perlis, Kuala Perlis, and Langkawi Ferry Terminal in around 6h 58m.

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