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

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There are 7 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 9m
    ฿491–2,482

  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 16m
    ฿365–2,367

  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
    8h 53m
    ฿632–881

  4. Ferry, train via Bundhaya Beach Ko Lipe

    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
    ฿1,714–5,193

  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
    ฿2,939–8,052

  6. 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
    ฿1,970–4,542

  7. 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
    ฿5,419–10,842

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

Calendar59Weekly Planes
Duration4h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket฿2,076Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 238.8 km
  • Duration: 8h 9m

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 train 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, Arau, Padang Besar, Padang Besar, Hat Yai Bus Terminal, Hat Yai Bus Station, and Pattani Bus Station in around 8h 53m.

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