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How to get fromLangkawi to Songkhlaby ferry, train, bus, plane, or tram

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There are 7 ways to get from Langkawi to Songkhla by ferry, train, bus, plane, or tram

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  1. Ferry, train

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Langkawi Ferry Terminal to Kuala Perlisferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Padang Besar to Hat Yaitrain train
    7h 54m
    ฿568–1,389

  2. Ferry, Minivan

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Langkawi Ferry Terminal to Kuala Perlisferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Padang Besar to Hat Yai Bus Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Hat Yai to Songkhlabus bus
    8h 54m
    ฿277–899

  3. Ferry, train, Minivan

    1. Take the ferry from Langkawi Ferry Terminal to Kuala Kedahferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Alor Setar to Padang Besartrain train
    3. Take the bus from Padang Besar to Hat Yai Bus Terminalbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Hat Yai to Songkhlabus bus
    8h 40m
    ฿283–673

  4. Fly to Hat Yai, Minivan

    1. Fly from Langkawi International Airport (LGK) to Hat Yai (HDY)plane plane LGK - HDY
    2. Take the bus from Hat Yai to Songkhlabus bus
    7h 4m
    ฿5,429–9,989

  5. Ferry, tram, Minivan

    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 bus from Padang Besar to Hat Yai Bus Terminalbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Hat Yai to Songkhlabus bus
    8h 53m
    ฿283–633

  6. Fly to Penang International Airport, bus, Minivan

    1. Fly from Langkawi International Airport (LGK) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane plane LGK - PEN
    2. Take the bus from Terminal Bas Sungai Nibong to Hat Yaibus bus
    3. Take the bus from Hat Yai to Songkhlabus bus
    8h 45m
    ฿1,574–6,438

  7. Fly to Alor Setar, tram, Minivan

    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
    3. Take the bus from Padang Besar to Hat Yai Bus Terminalbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Hat Yai to Songkhlabus bus
    9h 28m
    ฿2,993–9,329

Langkawi International Airport (LGK) to Hat Yai (HDY) flights

Calendar16Weekly Planes
Duration5h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket฿2,719Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 175.2 km
  • Duration: 7h 54m

What companies run services between Langkawi, Malaysia and Songkhla, Thailand?

There is no direct connection from Langkawi to Songkhla. However, you can take the ferry to Kuala Perlis, walk to Kuala Perlis, take the bus to Kangar, walk to Terminal Bukit Lagi Kangar, take the bus to Sma Almaad, walk to Arau, take the vehicle to Padang Besar, walk to Padang Besar, take the train to Hat Yai, then take the taxi to Songkhla. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Langkawi Ferry Terminal to Songkhla via Kuala Kedah, Kuala Kedah, Alor Setar, Alor Setar, Padang Besar, Padang Besar, and Hat Yai in around 8h 40m.

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