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There are 6 ways to get from Alor Setar to Pak Bara by tram, car, bus, ferry, or train

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  1. Tram, drive, bus

    best
    1. Take the tram from Alor Setar to Padang Besartram tram
    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
    ฿1,956–2,157

  2. Tram, train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the tram from Alor Setar to Padang Besartram tram
    2. Take the train from Padang Besar to Hat Yaitrain train 46
    3. Take the bus from Hat Yai station to Pak Bara Hotel Transferbus bus
    5h 13m
    ฿291–1,757

  3. Ferry

    1. Take the ferry from Kuala Kedah to Langkawi Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    2. Take the ferry from Kuah Jetty Langkawi to Pak Bara Pierferry ferry Kuah Jetty Langkawi - Pak Bara Pier / ...
    6h 23m
    ฿1,774–3,394

  4. Drive  149.8 km

    1. Drive from Alor Setar to Pak Baracar car 149.8 km
    2h 27m
    ฿663–957

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Alor Setar Toll Utara to Hat Yai stationbus bus Alor Setar Toll Utara - Hat Yai station
    2. Take the bus from Hat Yai station to Pak Bara Hotel Transferbus bus Hat Yai Railway Station - Pak Bara Hotel Transfer / ...
    5h 43m
    ฿1,110–1,550

  6. 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

Alor Setar to Pak Bara by bus and ferry

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration6h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket฿1,774Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 161.5 km
  • Duration: 2h 47m

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

You can take a bus from Alor Setar to Pak Bara Pier via Kuala Kedah, Kuala Kedah, Langkawi Ferry Terminal, and Kuah Jetty Langkawi in around 6h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Alor Setar Toll Utara to Pak Bara Hotel Transfer via Hat Yai station in around 5h 43m.

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