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How to get fromLangkawi to Padang Besarby ferry, train, bus, plane, or tram

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There are 4 ways to get from Langkawi to Padang Besar by ferry, train, bus, 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 41m
    ฿190–588

  2. Ferry, bus via Kuala Perlis

    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 8m
    ฿224–1,058

  3. Fly, 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
    5h 4m
    ฿3,227–9,277

  4. 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 20m
    ฿3,030–4,440

Langkawi to Padang Besar by ferry, bus, foot, and train

Calendar25Weekly Services
Duration3h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket฿190Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 156.3 km
  • Duration: 3h 41m

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

There is no direct connection from Langkawi to Padang Besar. However, you can 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 ferry from Langkawi Ferry Terminal to Terminal Padang Besar Perlis via Kuala Perlis, STESEN BAS KUALA PERLIS cp, and Terminal Bukit Lagi Kangar in around 5h 8m.

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