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How to get fromPak Bara to Alor Setarby bus, car, train, or ferry

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There are 4 ways to get from Pak Bara to Alor Setar by bus, car, train, or ferry

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  1. Bus, drive, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Pak Bara Pier to Wang Pra Chan Border Thailandbus bus
    2. Drive from Wang Pra Chan Border Thailand to Padang Besarcar car
    3. Take the train from Padang Besar to Alor Setartrain train
    2h 14m
    RM 215–244

  2. Drive  149.5 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Pak Bara to Alor Setarcar car 149.5 km
    2h 28m
    RM 70–101

  3. Ferry

    1. Take the ferry from Pak Bara to Kuah Jettyferry ferry Pak Bara - Kuah Jetty
    2. Take the ferry from Langkawi Ferry Terminal to Kuala Kedahferry ferry
    8h 52m
    RM 156–182

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Pakbara Pier to Hat Yai Transport Stationbus bus Pakbara Pier - Hat Yai Transport Station
    2. Take the bus from Hat Yai Bus Station to Alor Setar Toll Utarabus bus Hat Yai Bus Station - Alor Setar Toll Utara
    5h 29m
    RM 133

Pak Bara to Alor Setar by ferry and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration8h 52mAverage Duration
TicketRM 156Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 160.8 km
  • Duration: 2h 14m

What companies run services between Pak Bara, Thailand and Alor Setar, Malaysia?

You can take a ferry from Pak Bara to Pekan Rabu via Langkawi Ferry Terminal, Kuala Kedah, and Jeti Kuala Kedah in around 8h 52m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Pak Bara to Alor Setar Toll Utara via Pakbara Pier, Hat Yai Transport Station, and Hat Yai Bus Station in around 5h 29m.

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