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How to get fromLangkawi Islands to Southern Thailandby ferry, tram, train, bus, taxi, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Langkawi Islands to Southern Thailand by ferry, tram, train, bus, taxi, or plane

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  1. Ferry, tram, train

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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
    3. Take the train from Padang Besar to Hat Yaitrain train
    4. Take the train from Hat Yai to Chauattrain train
    10h 22m
    ฿356–1,738

  2. Ferry, train

    1. Take the ferry from Kuah Ferry Terminal to Koh Lipe Pattaya Beachferry ferry
    2. Take the ferry from Bundhaya Beach Ko Lipe to Hat Yai stationferry ferry
    3. Take the train from Hat Yai to Chauattrain train
    11h 14m
    ฿2,008–5,387

  3. Ferry, bus, Minivan, taxi

    1. Take the ferry from Langkawi Ferry Terminal to Kuala Perlisferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Bukit Lagi Kangar to Terminal Padang Besar Perlisbus bus R11
    3. Take the bus from Padang Besar to Hat Yai Bus Terminalbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Hat Yai Bus Station to Nakhon Si Thammaratbus bus
    5. Take the taxi from Nakhon Si Thammarat to Southern Thailandtaxi taxi
    12h 47m
    ฿891–2,379

  4. Fly to Krabi Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Langkawi International Airport (LGK) to Krabi Airport (KBV)plane plane LGK - KBV
    2. Take the bus from กระบี่ to เชียรใหญ่;Chian Yaibus bus
    8h 35m
    ฿3,867–10,874

  5. Ferry, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Kuah Ferry Terminal to Koh Lantaferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from บ้านศาลาด่าน ;Ban Saladan to กระบี่bus bus
    3. Take the bus from กระบี่ to เชียรใหญ่;Chian Yaibus bus 761
    14h 56m
    ฿1,250–5,943

  6. Fly to Phuket International Airport, bus, taxi

    1. Fly from Langkawi International Airport (LGK) to Phuket International Airport (HKT)plane plane LGK - HKT
    2. Take the bus from สถานีขนส่งผู้โดยสารจังหวัดภูเก็ต;Phuket Bus Terminal 1 to สถานีขนส่งผู้โดยสารทุ่งสง;Thungsong Busterminalbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from สถานีขนส่งผู้โดยสารทุ่งสง;Thungsong Busterminal to Southern Thailandtaxi taxi
    11h 15m
    ฿3,756–7,947

  7. 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 Chauattrain train
    8h 12m
    ฿5,284–10,413

Langkawi International Airport (LGK) to Krabi Airport (KBV) flights

Calendar43Weekly Planes
Duration4h 42mAverage Duration
Ticket฿3,595Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 338.3 km
  • Duration: 10h 22m

What companies run services between Langkawi Islands, Malaysia and Southern Thailand?

There is no direct connection from Langkawi Islands to Southern Thailand. However, you can take the ferry to Kuala Kedah, walk to Jeti Kuala Kedah, take the bus to Pekan Rabu, walk to Alor Setar, take the vehicle to Padang Besar, walk to Padang Besar, take the train to Hat Yai, take the train to Chauat, then take the taxi to Southern Thailand. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Kuah Ferry Terminal to Southern Thailand via Bundhaya Beach Ko Lipe, Hat Yai station, Hat Yai, and Chauat in around 11h 14m.

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