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How to get fromAlor Setar to Pak Baraby train, car, bus, or ferry

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There are 5 ways to get from Alor Setar to Pak Bara by train, car, bus, or ferry

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  1. Train, drive, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Alor Setar to Padang Besartrain train
    2. Drive from Padang Besar to Wang Pra Chan Border Thailandcar car
    3. Take the bus from Wang Pra Chan Border Thailand to Pak Bara Pierbus bus
    2h 47m
    ฿1,966–2,203

  2. Drive  149.8 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Alor Setar to Pak Baracar car 149.8 km
    2h 27m
    ฿682–985

  3. Ferry

    1. Take the ferry from Kuala Kedah to Langkawi Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Take the ferry from Kuah Jetty to Pak Bara Pierferry ferry Kuah Jetty - Pak Bara Pier
    8h 41m
    ฿1,768–3,394

  4. Bus via Hat Yai Airport (HDY)

    1. Take the bus from Alor Setar Toll Utara to Hat Yai Airportbus bus Alor Setar Toll Utara - Hat Yai Airport
    2. Take the bus from Hat Yai Airport to Pak Bara Hotel Transferbus bus Hat Yai Airport - Pak Bara Hotel Transfer / ...
    5h 52m
    ฿1,450–1,850

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Pekan Rabu to Terminal Changloonbus bus R15
    2. Take the bus from Mini Changlun to Pak Barabus bus Mini Changlun - Pak Bara
    8h 3m
    ฿1,226–2,098

Alor Setar to Pak Bara by bus and ferry

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration8h 41mAverage Duration
Ticket฿1,768Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 160.9 km
  • Duration: 2h 47m

What companies run services between Alor Setar, Malaysia and Pak Bara, Thailand?

You can take a bus from Pekan Rabu to Pak Bara Pier via Jeti Kuala Kedah, Kuala Kedah, and Kuah Jetty in around 8h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Alor Setar Toll Utara to Pak Bara Hotel Transfer via Hat Yai Airport in around 5h 52m.

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