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How to get fromKuah to Padang Besar (Station)by ferry, train, tram, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Kuah to Padang Besar (Station) by ferry, train, tram, or bus

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  1. Ferry, train

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    1. Take the ferry from Langkawi Ferry Terminal to Kuala Kedahferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Alor Setar to Padang Besartrain train Butterworth
    3h 44m
    RM 36–87

  2. Ferry, tram

    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
    RM 36–82

  3. Ferry, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Kuah Jetty Langkawi to Hat Yai Airportferry ferry Kuah Jetty Langkawi - Hat Yai Airport
    2. Take the bus from Hat Yai Airport to KTM Malaysia Railaway Station sidebus bus Hat Yai Airport - KTM Malaysia Railaway Station side
    5h 23m
    RM 373–555

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  • Distance: 159.5 km
  • Duration: 3h 44m

What companies run services between Kuah, Malaysia and Padang Besar (Station), Malaysia?

There is no direct connection from Kuah to Padang Besar (Station). 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 a vehicle from Kuah to Padang Besar via Langkawi Ferry Terminal, Kuala Kedah, Jeti Kuala Kedah, Pekan Rabu, and Alor Setar in around 3h 56m.

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