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

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There are 7 ways to get from Langkawi to Yala by ferry, tram, train, bus, 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 Yalatrain train
    9h 42m
    ฿233–1,583

  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 Yalatrain train
    10h 35m
    ฿1,876–5,252

  3. Ferry, bus, Minivan

    1. Take the ferry from Langkawi Ferry Terminal to Kuala Perlisferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Kuala Perlis to Pasir Masbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sungai Kolok to Yalabus bus
    14h 40m
    ฿668–1,399

  4. Fly to Sultan Ismail Petra, bus, Minivan

    1. Fly from Langkawi International Airport (LGK) to Sultan Ismail Petra (KBR)plane plane LGK - KBR
    2. Take the bus from Stesen Bas Kota Bharu to Stesen Bas Rantau Panjangbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Sungai Kolok to Yalabus bus
    10h 7m
    ฿2,964–7,709

  5. Ferry, Mini Bus, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Kuah Ferry Terminal to Koh Lipe Pattaya Beachferry ferry
    2. Take the ferry from Koh Lipe to Hat Yai Bus Stationferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Hat Yai Bus Station to Pattani Bus Stationbus bus 491
    4. Take the bus from Pattani Bus Station to Yalabus bus
    11h 30m
    ฿1,982–4,601

  6. 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 Yalatrain train
    7h 48m
    ฿5,424–10,849

  7. Fly to Alor Setar, tram, train

    1. Fly from Langkawi International Airport (LGK) to Alor Setar (AOR)plane plane LGK - AOR
    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 Yalatrain train
    12h 15m
    ฿2,799–10,102

Langkawi International Airport (LGK) to Sultan Ismail Petra (KBR) flights

Calendar58Weekly Planes
Duration4h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket฿2,095Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 312.8 km
  • Duration: 9h 42m

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

There is no direct connection from Langkawi to Yala. 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, then take the train to Yala. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Kuah Ferry Terminal to Yala via Bundhaya Beach Ko Lipe, Hat Yai station, and Hat Yai in around 10h 35m.

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