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

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There are 4 ways to get from Songkhla to Kuala Kedah by taxi, train, bus, tram, or car

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  1. Taxi, train

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Songkhla to Hat Yaitaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Hat Yai to Padang Besar Malaysiatrain train 45
    3. Take the train from Padang Besar to Alor Setartrain train
    3h 42m
    RM 50–98

  2. Minivan, train

    cheapest
    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 26m
    RM 13–37

  3. Minivan, bus, tram

    1. Take the bus from Songkhla to Hat Yaibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Hat Yai Bus Station to KTM Malaysia Railaway Station sidebus bus
    3. Take the tram from Padang Besar to Alor Setartram tram
    6h 21m
    RM 189–208

  4. Drive  144.6 km

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

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  • Distance: 167.1 km
  • Duration: 3h 42m

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 Malaysia, walk to Padang Besar, take the train to Alor Setar, walk to Pekan Rabu, then take the bus to Masjid Tunku Abdul Rahman Petra / Klinik Kesihatan. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Songkhla to Masjid Tunku Abdul Rahman Petra / Klinik Kesihatan via Hat Yai Bus Station, KTM Malaysia Railaway Station side, Padang Besar, Alor Setar, and Pekan Rabu in around 6h 21m.

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