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How to get fromAlor Setar to Songkhlaby train, taxi, bus, car or tram

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

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  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Alor Setar to Padang Besartrain train
    2. Take the train from Padang Besar to Hat Yaitrain train 46
    3. Take the taxi from Hat Yai to Songkhlataxi taxi
    3h 2m
    ฿477–1,474

  2. Train, Minivan via Hat Yai

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Alor Setar to Padang Besartrain train
    2. Take the train from Padang Besar to Hat Yaitrain train 46
    3. Take the bus from Hat Yai to Songkhlabus bus
    5h 14m
    ฿142–1,089

  3. Train, Minivan

    1. Take the train from Alor Setar to Padang Besartrain train
    2. Take the bus from Padang Besar to Hat Yai Bus Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Hat Yai to Songkhlabus bus
    5h 11m
    ฿147–249

  4. Drive 132.7 km

    1. Drive from Alor Setar to Songkhlacar car 132.7 km
    2h
    ฿474–684

  5. Tram, Minivan

    1. Take the tram from Alor Star to Padang Besartram tram
    2. Take the bus from Padang Besar to Hat Yai Bus Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Hat Yai to Songkhlabus bus
    5h 12m
    ฿149–356

Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Alor Setar to Songkhla. However, you can take the train to Padang Besar, walk to Padang Besar, take the train to Hat Yai, then take the taxi to Songkhla. Alternatively, you can take a train from Alor Setar to Songkhla via Padang Besar, Padang Besar, and Hat Yai in around 5h 11m.

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