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How to get fromPadang Besar to Langkawiby ferry, bus, or train

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There are 3 ways to get from Padang Besar to Langkawi by ferry, bus, or train

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  1. Ferry

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    1. Take the ferry from Kuala Perlis to Langkawi Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2h 40m
    RM 47–100

  2. 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 336–376

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Padang Besar Malaysia to Hat Yaitrain train 46
    2. Take the bus from Hat Yai Transfer to Kuah Jetty Langkawibus bus Hat Yai Transfer - Kuah Jetty Langkawi
    6h 5m
    RM 394–411

Padang Besar to Langkawi by train, taxi, and ferry

Calendar28Weekly Services
Duration2h 40mAverage Duration
TicketRM 47Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 83.3 km
  • Duration: 2h 40m

What companies run services between Padang Besar, Thailand and Langkawi, 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 Jetty Langkawi via Hat Yai Bus Terminal and Hat Yai Bus Station in around 5h 40m.

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