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How to get fromPadang Besar to Langkawiby train, ferry, bus, tram, plane, or car ferry

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

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  1. Train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Padang Besar to Alor Setartrain train Padang Besar
    2. Take the ferry from Kuala Kedah to Langkawi Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    4h 15m
    RM 23–70

  2. Bus, ferry via Sma Almaad

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Sma Almaad to Terminal Bukit Lagi Kangarbus bus R10 / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Kuala Perlis to Langkawi Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    4h 33m
    RM 20–85

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Padang Besar Perlis to Terminal Bukit Lagi Kangarbus bus R11
    2. Take the ferry from Kuala Perlis to Langkawi Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    4h 54m
    RM 23–122

  4. Tram to Alor Setar, fly

    1. Take the tram from Padang Besar to Anak Bukittram tram
    2. Fly from Alor Setar (AOR) to Langkawi International Airport (LGK)plane plane AOR - LGK
    5h 51m
    RM 394–1,097

  5. Minivan, bus

    1. Take the bus from Padang Besar to Hat Yai Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Hat Yai Bus Station to Kuah Jetty Langkawibus bus Hat Yai Bus Station - Kuah Jetty Langkawi
    5h 40m
    RM 336–366

  6. Tram, car ferry to Penang International Airport, fly

    1. Take the tram from Padang Besar to Butterworthtram tram
    2. Take the carferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    3. Fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Langkawi International Airport (LGK)plane plane PEN - LGK
    5h 46m
    RM 130–690

Padang Besar to Langkawi by train, foot, bus, and ferry

Calendar25Weekly Services
Duration4h 15mAverage Duration
TicketRM 23Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 149.6 km
  • Duration: 4h 15m

What companies run services between Padang Besar, Thailand and Langkawi, Malaysia?

You can take a bus from Padang Besar to Kuah Jetty Langkawi via Hat Yai Bus Terminal and Hat Yai Bus Station in around 5h 40m.

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