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

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There are 6 ways to get from Surat Thani to Kuah by bus, ferry, plane, or busferry

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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 147–150

  2. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Surat Thani City to Krabi Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Krabi Bus Terminal to Koh Lipeferry ferry
    3. Take the ferry from Koh Lipe Pattaya Beach to Kuah Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    11h 48m

  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 480–1,072

  4. Bus and ferry, ferry

    1. Take the busferry from Surat Thani Train station to Koh Lantabusferry bus ferry
    2. Take the ferry from Koh Lanta to Kuah Ferry Terminalferry ferry Koh Lanta
    13h 53m
    RM 306–915

  5. Minivan, bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Surat Thani Kaset Market to Krabibus bus
    2. Take the bus from กระบี่ to บ้านศาลาด่าน ;Ban Saladanbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Koh Lanta to Kuah Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    14h 9m
    RM 167–807

  6. 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

Calendar44Weekly Planes
Duration4h 38mAverage Duration
TicketRM 339Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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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 City to Kuah via Krabi Bus Terminal, Krabi Bus Terminal, Koh Lipe Pattaya Beach, and Kuah Ferry Terminal in around 11h 48m.

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