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How to get fromSongkhla to Kuala Kedahby taxi, train, bus, car, or tram

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There are 5 ways to get from Songkhla to Kuala Kedah by taxi, train, bus, car, or tram

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  1. Taxi, train, bus

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Songkhla to Hat Yaitaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Hat Yai to Padang Besartrain train
    3. Take the train from Padang Besar to Alor Setartrain train
    4. Take the bus from Alor Setar to Kuala Kedahbus bus
    3h 59m
    RM 51–99

  2. Minivan, train via Hat Yai

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Songkhla to Hat Yaibus bus
    2. Take the train from Hat Yai to Padang Besartrain train
    3. Take the train from Padang Besar to Alor Setartrain train
    6h 42m
    RM 9–48

  3. Drive  144.6 km

    1. Drive from Songkhla to Kuala Kedahcar car 144.6 km
    2h 3m
    RM 67–97

  4. Minivan, train

    1. Take the bus from Songkhla to Hat Yaibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Hat Yai Bus Terminal to Padang Besarbus bus
    3. Take the train from Padang Besar to Alor Setartrain train
    6h 43m
    RM 15–38

  5. Minivan, tram

    1. Take the bus from Songkhla to Hat Yaibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Hat Yai Bus Terminal to Padang Besarbus bus
    3. Take the tram from Padang Besar to Alor Setartram tram
    6h 53m
    RM 15–33

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  • Distance: 156.8 km
  • Duration: 3h 59m

What companies run services between Songkhla, Thailand and Kuala Kedah, Malaysia?

There is no direct connection from Songkhla to Kuala Kedah. However, you can take the taxi to Hat Yai, take the train to Padang Besar, take the train to Alor Setar, walk to Alor Setar, then take the bus to Kuala Kedah. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Songkhla to Kuala Kedah via Hat Yai Bus Terminal, Thanon Nipatuthit 2, Hat Yai, Padang Besar, Alor Setar, and Alor Setar in around 6h 42m.

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