The Best And Safestway To Go To Langkawi From Bkk-thailand ?

[North]

Hi all,

I would like to visit Langkawi, but I don´t like to fly, so I am looking for the best and safest way by landtransport / ship.

When I mention safety I am particularly thinking of the safety in the south of Thailand when travelling there.

Any suggestions appreciated !

North

[RueFang]

Bus from Bangkok to Satun. Boat from Satun to Langkawi. Very easy and only dangerous if you get a crazy bus driver!

[North]

Bus from Bangkok to Satun. Boat from Satun to Langkawi. Very easy and only dangerous if you get a crazy bus driver!

Did you try that yourself ?

Where can you get on the bus in Bangkok ?

What company ?

North

[asanee]

I did - more or less - same, but in stages.

Simply use some common sense: you dont really have to know everyhting. Obviously the one and only busstation to head for will be the NEW Sai Thai=southern terminal, moved since late '07. The name of the comp you wont be able to read anyway, what is more imptt is to decide before if you want 1st=blue or 2nd=orange class. Then simply read the signing when tehre or ask, smile, please too. Besides: hese long routes tend to be served on a day1=comp A, day2=comp B etc. cycle.

The alt for all those fearing too much Thai buses is to book yourself on a train to Haad yai and then get a bus Satul bound from there- to repeat again the fairly obvious; ANY local tuktukdriver will know where they lve and can bring you. When in Satul TOWN youll have to find your way to the port=harbour, a ocal tuktuk or for those who are truly adventurous can use the local fixed songhthaew route. In LOW season there are 2 boats, in high maybe more. In high also the odd longer-dist boat from Phuket, but you did not state for when. Allthe lately reported violence has been far east of Haad yai.

[THAILIBAN]

I think there is at least ONE comfortable VIP-24-Bus a day going all the way down to Satun (and back). but u would probably have to investigate at MORCHIT BUSSTATION in person. but its a 15 hours ride or so..... flying to Hat Yai would be sooooo much more convenient....

the Andaman coast south of Krabi has not seen any insurgency-related violence and is certainly one of the safest areas in the entire kingdom....

[North]

Thank you all for your information.

Does anyone know, if it is possible to get an re-entry permit at the immigration point in Satun (also in the weekend ) ?

North

[Samuian]

Train would be a more comfortable option!

[mickmac]

I'd go with Samuian's suggestion. Check out the SEAT61 website, you can find all the details there, plus costs, so would go that way if I was you.

[h90]

I think train is better.

[Patong Bob]

Train Krung Thip - Butterworth (near Penang) then bus / ferry to Langkawi. Easy.

[THAILIBAN]

Train Krung Thip - Butterworth (near Penang) then bus / ferry to Langkawi. Easy.

this would make the trip 10 hours longer than necessary (train/plane to Hat Yai, then Minibus to Satun, then ferry, or, even better: VIP-Bus all the way down to Satun).

I dont think u will be able to get such a re-entry permit, its a very very small immigration-post out there at the ferry station. you could try your luck at the immigration in satun Town, though.

I guess the best idea would be, to let a Thai person call the Immigration office in Satun town and speak to them regarding your request