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

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There are 3 ways to get from Langkawi to Padang Besar 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 41m
    ฿188–587

  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 58m
    ฿207–574

  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 20m
    ฿3,030–4,440

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

Calendar25Weekly Services
Duration3h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket฿188Cheapest 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 Padang Besar via Kuala Kedah, Jeti Kuala Kedah, Pekan Rabu, Alor Setar, and Padang Besar in around 3h 58m.

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