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How to get fromSouthern Thailand to Langkawi Islandsby taxi, bus, ferry, train, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Southern Thailand to Langkawi Islands by taxi, bus, ferry, train, or plane

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  1. Taxi, Mini Bus, Mini Van, ferry

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Southern Thailand to Phatthalungtaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Phatthalung to Trangbus bus 778
    3. Take the bus from Trang to Satunbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Tammalang Pier Satun to Kuah Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    7h 40m
    RM 278–306

  2. Train, ferry #2

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Chauat to Hat Yaitrain train
    2. Take the train from Hat Yai to Padang Besartrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Kuala Perlis to Langkawi Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    9h 32m
    RM 43–233

  3. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Chauat to Hat Yaitrain train
    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 ferry from Kuala Kedah to Langkawi Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    8h 57m
    RM 44–217

  4. Train, ferry via Koh Lipe Pattaya Beach

    1. Take the train from Chauat to Hat Yaitrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Hat Yai station to Bundhaya Beach Ko Lipeferry ferry
    3. Take the ferry from Koh Lipe Pattaya Beach to Kuah Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    10h 59m
    RM 241–669

  5. Bus to Krabi Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from แยกควนหนองหงส์;Nong Hong Junction to กระบี่bus bus
    2. Fly from Krabi Airport (KBV) to Langkawi International Airport (LGK)plane plane KBV - LGK
    10h 4m
    RM 473–1,372

  6. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from แยกควนหนองหงส์;Nong Hong Junction to กระบี่bus bus 761
    2. Take the bus from กระบี่ to บ้านศาลาด่าน ;Ban Saladanbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Koh Lanta to Kuah Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    13h 47m
    RM 147–770

  7. Bus, bus to Phuket International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from แยกควนหนองหงส์;Nong Hong Junction to กระบี่bus bus
    2. Take the bus from Krabi Bus Station to Phuket Airportbus bus
    3. Fly from Phuket International Airport (HKT) to Langkawi International Airport (LGK)plane plane HKT - LGK
    12h 35m
    RM 470–1,094

Krabi Airport (KBV) to Langkawi International Airport (LGK) flights

Calendar18Weekly Planes
Duration4h 23mAverage Duration
TicketRM 335Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 313.7 km
  • Duration: 7h 40m

What companies run services between Southern Thailand and Langkawi Islands, Malaysia?

There is no direct connection from Southern Thailand to Langkawi Islands. However, you can take the taxi to Phatthalung, take the bus to Trang, take the bus to Satun, take the taxi to Tammalang Pier Satun, then take the ferry to Kuah Ferry Terminal. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Southern Thailand to Langkawi Ferry Terminal via Chauat, Hat Yai, Padang Besar, Alor Setar, Pekan Rabu, Jeti Kuala Kedah, and Kuala Kedah in around 8h 57m.

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