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

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

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  1. Tram, Minivan, bus

    best
    1. Take the tram from Alor Setar to Padang Besartram tram
    2. Take the bus from Padang Besar to Hat Yai Bus Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Hat Yai Bus Terminal to Pak Bara Pierbus bus
    7h 2m
    ฿335–473

  2. Tram, drive

    cheapest
    1. Take the tram from Alor Setar to Bukit Ketritram tram Padang Besar Line
    2. Drive from Bukit Ketri to Pak Baracar car
    2h 12m
    ฿142–340

  3. Train, Minivan

    1. Take the train from Alor Setar to Padang Besartrain train
    2. Take the train from Padang Besar to Hat Yaitrain train
    3. Take the bus from Hat Yai Airport to Pak Bara Pierbus bus
    7h 22m
    ฿337–1,041

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Alor Setar to Padang Besartrain train
    2. Take the train from Padang Besar to Hat Yaitrain train
    3. Take the bus from Hat Yai Junction to Pak Bara Pierbus bus
    7h 8m
    ฿287–1,081

  5. Drive  149.9 km

    1. Drive from Alor Setar to Pak Baracar car 149.9 km
    2h 28m
    ฿207–299

Alor Setar to Pak Bara by train and bus

Calendar28Weekly Services
Duration7h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket฿287Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 243.5 km
  • Duration: 7h 2m

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

There is no direct connection from Alor Setar to Pak Bara. However, you can take the vehicle to Padang Besar, walk to Padang Besar, take the bus to Hat Yai Bus Terminal, then take the bus to Pak Bara Pier. Alternatively, you can take a train from Alor Setar to Pak Bara Pier via Padang Besar, Hat Yai, Kim Yong Market, and Hat Yai Airport in around 7h 22m.

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