What is the cheapest way to get from Kuah to Padang Besar?

The cheapest way to get from Kuah to Padang Besar is to ferry and tram which costs ฿290 - ฿700 and takes 3h 56m.

What is the fastest way to get from Kuah to Padang Besar?

The fastest way to get from Kuah to Padang Besar is to ferry and train which takes 3h 44m and costs ฿290 - ฿750.

How far is it from Kuah to Padang Besar?

The distance between Kuah and Padang Besar is 160 km.

How do I travel from Kuah to Padang Besar without a car?

The best way to get from Kuah to Padang Besar without a car is to ferry and train which takes 3h 44m and costs ฿290 - ฿750.

How long does it take to get from Kuah to Padang Besar?

It takes approximately 3h 44m to get from Kuah to Padang Besar, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Padang Besar?

There are 80+ hotels available in Padang Besar.

Kuah to Padang Besar - 3 ways to travel via train, ferry, plane, and tram

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There are 3 ways to get from Kuah to Padang Besar by ferry, train, plane, or tram

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Ferry, train
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1. Take the ferry from Langkawi Ferry Terminal to Kuala Kedahferry
2. Take the train from Alor Setar to Padang Besartrain Butterworth
3h 44m
฿293–704
Fly, tram
1. Fly from Langkawi International Airport (LGK) to Alor Setar (AOR)plane LGK - AOR
2. Take the tram from Anak Bukit to Padang Besartram
4h 58m
฿2,899–9,224
Ferry, tram
1. Take the ferry from Langkawi Ferry Terminal to Kuala Kedahferry
2. Take the tram from Alor Setar to Padang Besartram Padang Besar Line
3h 56m
฿293–674

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

17Weekly Planes

4h 18mAverage Duration

฿2,018Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Kuah to Padang Besar.

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Distance: 159.5 km
Duration: 3h 44m

What companies run services between Kuah, Malaysia and Padang Besar, Thailand?

There is no direct connection from Kuah to Padang Besar. However, you can take the taxi to Langkawi Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Kuala Kedah, walk to Jeti Kuala Kedah, take the bus to Pekan Rabu, walk to Alor Setar, then take the train to Padang Besar. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Langkawi International Airport (LGK) airport, fly to Alor Setar (AOR), take the taxi to Anak Bukit, then take the vehicle to Padang Besar.

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