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How to get fromPadang Besar to Langkawiby ferry or bus

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

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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. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Padang Besar Immigration Thailand Side to Hat Yai stationbus bus Padang Besar Immigration Thailand Side - Hat Yai station / ...
    2. Take the bus from Hat Yai station to Kuah Jetty Langkawibus bus Hat Yai Railway Station - Kuah Jetty Langkawi
    5h 20m
    RM 515
  3. Minivan, bus

    1. Take the bus from Padang Besar to Hat Yai Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Central Hat Yai to Kuah Jetty Langkawibus bus Central Hat Yai - Kuah Jetty Langkawi
    6h 8m
    RM 368

Padang Besar to Langkawi by train, taxi, and ferry

Calendar28Weekly Services
Duration2h 40mAverage Duration
TicketRM 47Cheapest Price
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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 17–45 and the journey takes 1h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Padang Besar Immigration Thailand Side to Kuah Jetty Langkawi via Hat Yai station in around 5h 20m.

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