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

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There are 4 ways to get from Surat Thani to Kuah by bus, ferry, train, or plane

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  1. Mini Bus, Mini Van, ferry

    best
    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 144–147

  2. Train, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Surat Thani Train Station 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
    11h
    RM 34–189

  3. 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 490–1,031

  4. 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 380Cheapest 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 a bus from Surat Thani Bus Terminal to Kuah via Surat Thani Train Station, Surat Thani Train Station, Hat Yai, Padang Besar, Arau, Kuala Perlis, and Langkawi Ferry Terminal in around 11h.

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