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How to get fromSurat Thani to Kuahby bus, ferry, or plane

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There are 3 ways to get from Surat Thani to Kuah by bus, ferry, or plane

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  1. Mini Bus, Mini Van, ferry

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    1. Take the bus from Suratthani to Trangbus bus 488
    2. Take the bus from Trang to Satunbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Tammalang Pier Satun to Kuah Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    8h 44m
    RM 146–149

  2. Bus, bus to Phuket International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Surathani Talad Kaset Station to Phuket Bus Terminal 1bus bus
    2. Take the bus from Old Phuket Bus Terminal to Phuket Airport Busbus bus
    3. Fly from Phuket International Airport (HKT) to Langkawi International Airport (LGK)plane plane HKT - LGK
    11h 44m
    RM 480–1,119

  3. Bus to Krabi Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Surat Thani City to Krabi Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Fly from Krabi Airport (KBV) to Langkawi International Airport (LGK)plane plane KBV - LGK
    9h 23m

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

Calendar43Weekly Planes
Duration4h 26mAverage Duration
TicketRM 375Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 403.7 km
  • Duration: 8h 44m

What companies run services between Surat Thani, Thailand and Kuah, Malaysia?

There is no direct connection from Surat Thani to Kuah. However, you can take the bus to Trang, take the bus to Satun, drive to Tammalang Pier Satun, take the ferry to Kuah Ferry Terminal, then drive to Kuah. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Phuket Bus Terminal 1, take the bus to Phuket Airport Bus, walk to Phuket International Airport (HKT) airport, fly to Langkawi International Airport (LGK), then take the taxi to Kuah.

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