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How to get fromPhuket to Kedahby plane, bus, train, car, car ferry, or tram

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There are 9 ways to get from Phuket to Kedah by plane, bus, train, car, car ferry, or tram

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  1. Fly to Langkawi International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Phuket International Airport (HKT) to Langkawi International Airport (LGK)plane plane HKT - LGK
    6h 17m
    RM 428–963

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from สถานีขนส่งผู้โดยสารจังหวัดภูเก็ต;Phuket Bus Terminal 1 to กระบี่bus bus
    2. Take the bus from กระบี่ to สถานีขนส่งผู้โดยสารหาดใหญ่ แห่งที่ 1;Hat Yai Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the train from Hat Yai to Padang Besartrain train
    4. Take the train from Padang Besar to Sungai Petanitrain train
    11h 21m
    RM 55–489

  3. Bus, train via Tha Kham

    1. Take the bus from Phuket Bus Terminal 2 to Surat Thani Train Stationbus bus
    2. Take the train from Surat Thani Train Station to Hat Yaitrain train
    3. Take the train from Hat Yai to Padang Besartrain train
    4. Take the train from Padang Besar to Sungai Petanitrain train
    13h 29m
    RM 65–221

  4. Drive  566.5 km

    1. Drive from Phuket to Sungai Petanicar car 566.5 km
    8h 45m
    RM 263–379

  5. Fly to Penang International Airport, car ferry, tram

    1. Fly from Phuket International Airport (HKT) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane plane HKT - PEN
    2. Take the carferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    3. Take the tram from Butterworth to Sungai Petanitram tram
    7h 32m
    RM 244–637

  6. Fly to Hat Yai, train

    1. Fly from Phuket International Airport (HKT) to Hat Yai (HDY)plane plane HKT - HDY
    2. Take the train from Hat Yai to Padang Besartrain train
    3. Take the train from Padang Besar to Alor Setartrain train
    7h 32m
    RM 222–469

  7. Bus, Minivan, train

    1. Take the bus from Phuket Bus Terminal 2 to Hat Yai Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Hat Yai Bus Terminal to Padang Besarbus bus
    3. Take the train from Padang Besar to Sungai Petanitrain train
    12h 28m
    RM 86–229

  8. Bus, Minivan, tram

    1. Take the bus from Phuket Bus Terminal 2 to Hat Yai Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Hat Yai Bus Terminal to Padang Besarbus bus
    3. Take the tram from Padang Besar to Sungai Petanitram tram
    12h 38m
    RM 86–209

  9. Bus, Minivan

    1. Take the bus from Phuket Transfer to Hat Yai Airportbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Hat Yai to Danokbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Bukit Kayu Hitam to Butterworthbus bus
    14h 35m
    RM 686–1,339

Phuket International Airport (HKT) to Langkawi International Airport (LGK) flights

Calendar33Weekly Planes
Duration4h 23mAverage Duration
TicketRM 369Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 305.9 km
  • Duration: 6h 17m

What companies run services between Phuket, Thailand and Kedah, Malaysia?

Firefly, AirAsia, and Malaysia Airlines fly from Phuket International Airport (HKT) to Langkawi International Airport (LGK) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Phuket Transfer to Dataran Jam Besar Sg.Petani via Hat Yai Airport, Kim Yong Market, Hat Yai, Danok, Bukit Kayu Hitam, Butterworth, and (M1) Penang Sentral in around 14h 35m.

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