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How to get fromLangkawi Airport (LGK) to Padang Besarby ferry, train, plane, or tram

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There are 4 ways to get from Langkawi Airport (LGK) to Padang Besar by ferry, train, plane, or tram

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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 59m
    ฿571–1,032

  2. Fly to Alor Setar, tram

    1. Fly from Langkawi International Airport (LGK) to Alor Setar (AOR)plane plane LGK - AOR
    2. Take the tram from Anak Bukit to Padang Besartram tram
    4h 43m
    ฿2,556–8,344

  3. 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
    4h 11m
    ฿571–1,002

  4. Fly to Hat Yai, train

    1. Fly from Langkawi International Airport (LGK) to Hat Yai (HDY)plane plane LGK - HDY
    2. Take the train from Hat Yai to Padang Besartrain train
    6h 13m
    ฿5,137–9,497

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

Calendar19Weekly Planes
Duration4h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket฿2,361Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 175.1 km
  • Duration: 3h 59m

What companies run services between Langkawi Airport (LGK), Malaysia and Padang Besar, Thailand?

There is no direct connection from Langkawi Airport (LGK) 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 fly to Alor Setar (AOR), take the taxi to Anak Bukit, then take the vehicle to Padang Besar.

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