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

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There are 6 ways to get from Langkawi to Yala by ferry, train, bus, plane, or car

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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
    3. Take the train from Hat Yai to Yalatrain train
    8h 7m
    ฿451–1,860

  2. Ferry, train via Alor Setar

    cheapest
    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 train from Padang Besar to Hat Yaitrain train
    4. Take the train from Hat Yai to Yalatrain train
    10h 1m
    ฿239–1,624

  3. Ferry, Minivan, Mini Bus, bus

    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 Bus Station to Pattani Bus Stationbus bus 491
    4. Take the bus from Pattani Bus Station to Yalabus bus
    9h 19m
    ฿483–814

  4. Ferry, bus, Minivan, train

    1. Take the ferry from Langkawi Ferry Terminal to Kuala Perlisferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Kuala Perlis to Changlunbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Danok to Hat Yaibus bus
    4. Take the train from Hat Yai to Yalatrain train
    9h 30m
    ฿398–1,502

  5. Fly to Sultan Ismail Petra, drive, train

    1. Fly from Langkawi International Airport (LGK) to Sultan Ismail Petra (KBR)plane plane LGK - KBR
    2. Drive from Sultan Ismail Petra (KBR) to Sungai Kolokcar car
    3. Take the train from Sungai Kolok to Yalatrain train
    7h 1m
    ฿2,955–9,070

  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
    ฿5,425–11,350

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

Calendar58Weekly Planes
Duration4h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket฿2,211Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 238.8 km
  • Duration: 8h 7m

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 Perlis, take the taxi to Arau, 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 Langkawi Ferry Terminal to Yala via Kuala Perlis, Kuala Perlis, Kangar, Padang Besar, Hat Yai Bus Terminal, Hat Yai Bus Station, and Pattani Bus Station in around 9h 19m.

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