There are 3 ways to get from Padang Besar to Kuah by ferry, bus, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Ferry
best- Take the ferry from Kuala Perlis to Langkawi Ferry Terminalferry
2h 43mRM 25–73Minivan, bus
- Take the bus from Padang Besar to Hat Yai Bus Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Hat Yai Bus Station to Kuah Jetty Langkawibus Hat Yai Bus Station - Kuah Jetty Langkawi
5h 43mRM 349–393Train, bus
- Take the train from Padang Besar Malaysia to Hat Yaitrain 46
- Take the bus from Hat Yai Transfer to Kuah Jetty Langkawibus Hat Yai Transfer - Kuah Jetty Langkawi
6h 9mRM 406–427
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Padang Besar to Kuah is to ferry which costs RM 24 - RM 75 and takes 2h 43m.
The fastest way to get from Padang Besar to Kuah is to ferry which takes 2h 43m and costs RM 24 - RM 75.
No, there is no direct bus from Padang Besar to Kuah. However, there are services departing from Padang Besar and arriving at Kuah Jetty Langkawi via Hat Yai Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 43m.
No, there is no direct ferry from Padang Besar to Kuah. However, there are services departing from Kuala Perlis and arriving at Langkawi Ferry Terminal via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 43m.
The distance between Padang Besar and Kuah is 86 km.
The best way to get from Padang Besar to Kuah without a car is to Minivan and bus which takes 5h 43m and costs RM 340 - RM 400.
It takes approximately 2h 43m to get from Padang Besar to Kuah, including transfers.
Padang Besar to Kuah bus services, operated by Local Minivan Thailand, depart from Padang Besar station.
Padang Besar to Kuah bus services, operated by Local Minivan Thailand, arrive at Hat Yai Bus Terminal station.
There are 831+ hotels available in Kuah.
What companies run services between Padang Besar, Thailand and Kuah, Malaysia?
Langkawi Ferry Line operates a ferry from Kuala Perlis to Langkawi Ferry Terminal 4 times a day. Tickets cost RM 16–45 and the journey takes 1h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Padang Besar to Kuah via Hat Yai Bus Terminal, Hat Yai Bus Station, and Kuah Jetty Langkawi in around 5h 43m.
- Phone
- 1690
- [email protected]
- Website
- railway.co.th
Train from Padang Besar Malaysia to Hat Yai
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 1–110
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- railway.co.th
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- RM 75–110
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- RM 11–14
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- RM 1–3
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- RM 30–33
- Phone
- +603 - 9779 1200
- [email protected]
- Website
- KTMB
Train from Padang Besar Malaysia to Hat Yai
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 1–17
- Website
- KTMB
- Shuttle
- RM 1–2
- Express
- RM 11–17
Bus from Padang Besar to Hat Yai Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 6
- [email protected]
- Website
- Zee Zenith Travel
Bus from Hat Yai Bus Station to Kuah Jetty Langkawi
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 333
- Schedules at
- Zee Zenith Travel
- Phone
- +66 2 208 1008
- [email protected]
- Website
- Thubthim Siam Travel
Bus from Hat Yai Bus Station to Kuah Jetty Langkawi
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 361
- Website
- Thubthim Siam Travel
Bus from Hat Yai Transfer to Kuah Jetty Langkawi
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 389
- Website
- Thubthim Siam Travel
- Phone
- 04-966 5889
- Website
- Langkawi Ferry Line
Ferry from Kuala Perlis to Langkawi Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- RM 16–45
- Website
- Langkawi Ferry Line
- Adult (MyKad holder)
- RM 17
- Adult (Non MyKad)
- RM 45
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