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How to get fromKuah to Padang Besarby ferry, tram, or bus

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There are 2 ways to get from Kuah to Padang Besar by ferry, tram, or bus

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  1. Ferry, tram

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    1. Take the ferry from Langkawi Ferry Terminal to Kuala Kedahferry ferry
    2. Take the tram from Alor Setar to Padang Besartram tram Padang Besar Line
    3h 56m
    ฿293–674

  2. Ferry, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Langkawi Ferry Terminal to Kuala Perlisferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from STESEN BAS KUALA PERLIS cp to Terminal Bukit Lagi Kangarbus bus R12
    3. Take the bus from Terminal Bukit Lagi Kangar to Terminal Padang Besar Perlisbus bus R11
    5h 14m
    ฿325–1,175

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  • Distance: 160.3 km
  • Duration: 3h 56m

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 vehicle to Padang Besar. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Kuah to Terminal Padang Besar Perlis via Langkawi Ferry Terminal, Kuala Perlis, STESEN BAS KUALA PERLIS cp, and Terminal Bukit Lagi Kangar in around 5h 14m.

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