There are 3 ways to get from Padang Besar to Kuah by tram, ferry, car, or train
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Tram, ferry
best- Take the tram from Padang Besar to Alor Setartram Padang Besar Line
- Take the ferry from Kuala Kedah to Langkawi Ferry Terminalferry
4h 17mRM 36–83Drive, ferry
- Drive from Padang Besar to Tammalang Pier Satuncar
- Take the ferry from Tammalang Pier Satun to Kuah Ferry Terminalferry
2h 17mRM 144–160Train, ferry
- Take the train from Padang Besar to Alor Setartrain Padang Besar
- Take the ferry from Kuala Kedah to Langkawi Ferry Terminalferry
4h 19mRM 36–87
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Padang Besar to Kuah is to tram and ferry which costs RM 35 - RM 85 and takes 4h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Padang Besar to Kuah is to drive and ferry which takes 2h 17m and costs RM 140 - RM 160.
The distance between Padang Besar and Kuah is 153 km.
The best way to get from Padang Besar to Kuah without a car is to tram and ferry which takes 4h 17m and costs RM 35 - RM 85.
It takes approximately 4h 17m to get from Padang Besar to Kuah, including transfers.
There are 832+ hotels available in Kuah.
What companies run services between Padang Besar, Thailand and Kuah, Malaysia?
There is no direct connection from Padang Besar to Kuah. However, you can take the vehicle to Alor Setar, walk to Pekan Rabu, take the bus to Jeti Kuala Kedah, walk to Kuala Kedah, take the ferry to Langkawi Ferry Terminal, then take the taxi to Kuah. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Padang Besar to Kuah via Tammalang Pier Satun and Kuah Ferry Terminal in around 2h 17m.
- Phone
- +603 - 9779 1200
- [email protected]
- Website
- KTMB
Tram from Padang Besar to Alor Setar
- Ave. Duration
- 42 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 1–19
- Website
- KTMB
- Shuttle
- RM 1–3
- Express
- RM 13–19
Train from Padang Besar to Alor Setar
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 1–19
- Website
- KTMB
- Shuttle
- RM 1–3
- Express
- RM 13–19
- Phone
- +603 - 9779 1200
- [email protected]
- Website
- KTM Intercity
Train from Padang Besar to Alor Setar
- Ave. Duration
- 43 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 17–24
- Website
- KTM Intercity
- Phone
- 04-966 5889
- Website
- Langkawi Ferry Line
Ferry from Kuala Kedah to Langkawi Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- RM 20–45
- Website
- Langkawi Ferry Line
- Adult (MyKad holder)
- RM 20
- Adult (Non MyKad)
- RM 45
Ferry from Kuala Kedah to Langkawi Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- RM 20–45
- Website
- Langkawi Ferry Line
- Adult (MyKad holder)
- RM 20
- Adult (Non MyKad)
- RM 45
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