There are 6 ways to get from Bangkok to Langkawi by plane, train, ferry, bus, or night bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Don Mueang International Airport
best- Fly from Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) to Langkawi International Airport (LGK)plane DMK - LGK
6h 59mRM 517–998Train, ferry
cheapest- Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Hat Yaitrain
- Take the train from Hat Yai to Padang Besartrain
- Take the ferry from Kuala Perlis to Langkawi Ferry Terminalferry
19h 7mRM 85–223Bus, ferry
- Take the bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Satunbus
- Take the ferry from Tammalang Pier Satun to Kuah Ferry Terminalferry
26h 18mRM 229–1,041Night bus, bus, ferry
- Take the nightbus from Bangkok Sai Tai Mai Terminal to Krabi Bus Terminalnightbus
- Take the bus from Krabi Bus Station to Satunbus
- Take the ferry from Tammalang Pier Satun to Kuah Ferry Terminalferry
22h 11mRM 265–334Fly from Suvarnabhumi Airport
- Fly from Suvarnabhumi Airport (BKK) to Langkawi International Airport (LGK)plane BKK - LGK
7h 2mRM 597–1,157Train, Mini Van, ferry
- Take the train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Trangtrain
- Take the bus from Trang to Satunbus
- Take the ferry from Tammalang Pier Satun to Kuah Ferry Terminalferry
19h 11mRM 182–262
Bangkok to Langkawi by bus, taxi, and ferry
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Bangkok to Langkawi is to train and ferry which costs RM 80 - RM 230 and takes 19h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Bangkok to Langkawi is to fly which takes 6h 59m and costs RM 500 - RM 1000.
The distance between Bangkok and Langkawi is 877 km.
The best way to get from Bangkok to Langkawi without a car is to train and ferry which takes 19h 7m and costs RM 80 - RM 230.
It takes approximately 6h 59m to get from Bangkok to Langkawi, including transfers.
Langkawi is 1h ahead of Bangkok. It is currently 14:28 in Bangkok and 15:28 in Langkawi.
There are 831+ hotels available in Langkawi.
What companies run services between Bangkok, Thailand and Langkawi, Malaysia?
AirAsia, Malindo Airways, and three other airlines fly from Don Mueang International Airport (DMK) to Langkawi International Airport (LGK) every 4 hours.
Airlines
- Website
- airasia.com
Flights from Don Mueang International Airport to Langkawi International Airport via Kuala Lumpur
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 470–1,100
Flights from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Langkawi International Airport via Kuala Lumpur
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 390–1,200
- Website
- malaysiaairlines.com
Flights from Don Mueang International Airport to Langkawi International Airport via Kuala Lumpur
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 470–950
Flights from Don Mueang International Airport to Langkawi International Airport via Penang
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- RM 490–900
Flights from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Langkawi International Airport via Kuala Lumpur
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 600–950
Flights from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Langkawi International Airport via Phuket, Penang
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 35m
- When
- Wednesday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- RM 700–1,500
- Website
- fireflyz.com.my
Flights from Don Mueang International Airport to Langkawi International Airport via Kuala Lumpur
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 470–950
Flights from Don Mueang International Airport to Langkawi International Airport via Penang
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- RM 490–900
Flights from Suvarnabhumi Airport to Langkawi International Airport via Kuala Lumpur
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 600–950
Train operators
- Phone
- 1690
- sarabanklang@railway.co.th
- Website
- railway.co.th
Train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Hat Yai
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 15m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 35–110
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- railway.co.th
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- RM 75–110
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- RM 35–45
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- RM 35–50
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- RM 80–90
Train from Hat Yai to Padang Besar
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- RM 1–110
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- railway.co.th
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- RM 75–110
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- RM 12–15
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- RM 1–3
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- RM 31–34
Train from Krung Thep Aphiwat Central Terminal to Trang
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- RM 30–110
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- railway.co.th
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- RM 75–110
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- RM 30–40
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- RM 30–45
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- RM 75–85
- Phone
- +603 - 9779 1200
- callcenter@ktmb.com.my
- Website
- KTMB
Train from Hat Yai to Padang Besar
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 1–17
- Website
- KTMB
- Shuttle
- RM 1–2
- Express
- RM 11–17
Bus operators
- Phone
- 1490
- borkorsor@transport.co.th
- Website
- ฺBor Kor Sor
Bus from Bangkok Mochit Bus Terminal to Satun
- Ave. Duration
- 24h 7m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- RM 100–950
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- ฺBor Kor Sor
- Phone
- +66 2-9362474
- Website
- lignitetour.com
Night bus from Bangkok Sai Tai Mai Terminal to Krabi Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 14h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 110–180
- Book at
- 12go.asia
Bus from Krabi Bus Station to Satun
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- RM 27
Bus from Trang to Satun
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 13
Ferry operators
- Phone
- 04-966 5889
- Website
- Langkawi Ferry Line
Ferry from Kuala Perlis to Langkawi Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- RM 17–45
- Website
- Langkawi Ferry Line
- Adult (MyKad holder)
- RM 17
- Adult (Non MyKad)
- RM 45
- Website
- 12go.com
Ferry from Tammalang Pier Satun to Kuah Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 107
- Book at
- 12go.com
Ferry from Tammalang Pier Satun to Kuah Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 107
- Book at
- 12go.com
Ferry from Tammalang Pier Satun to Kuah Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 107
- Book at
- 12go.com
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