There are 5 ways to get from Bukit Mertajam to Kuah by tram, ferry, bus, plane, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Tram, ferry
best- Take the tram from Bukit Mertajam to Alor Startram Padang Besar Line / ...
- Take the ferry from Kuala Kedah to Langkawi Ferry Terminalferry
4h 31mRM 37–85Bus, ferry
- Take the bus from Butterworth Bus Terminal to Kuala Perlisbus
- Take the ferry from Kuala Perlis to Langkawi Ferry Terminalferry
6h 38mRM 52–100Bus to Penang International Airport, fly
- Take the bus from Bukit Mertajam to Sungai Nibong Bus Terminalbus
- Fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Langkawi International Airport (LGK)plane PEN - LGK
2h 53mRM 142–660Train, ferry
- Take the train from Bukit Mertajam to Alor Setartrain Butterworth
- Take the ferry from Kuala Kedah to Langkawi Ferry Terminalferry
4h 33mRM 57–96Train to Alor Setar, fly
- Take the train from Bukit Mertajam to Anak Bukittrain
- Fly from Alor Setar (AOR) to Langkawi International Airport (LGK)plane AOR - LGK
5h 25mRM 375–1,008
Penang International Airport (PEN) to Langkawi International Airport (LGK) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Bukit Mertajam to Kuah is to tram and ferry which costs RM 35 - RM 85 and takes 4h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Bukit Mertajam to Kuah is to bus and fly which takes 2h 53m and costs RM 140 - RM 700.
The distance between Bukit Mertajam and Kuah is 176 km.
The best way to get from Bukit Mertajam to Kuah without a car is to tram and ferry which takes 4h 31m and costs RM 35 - RM 85.
It takes approximately 4h 31m to get from Bukit Mertajam to Kuah, including transfers.
There are 822+ hotels available in Kuah.
What companies run services between Bukit Mertajam, Malaysia and Kuah, Malaysia?
There is no direct connection from Bukit Mertajam to Kuah. However, you can take the vehicle to Alor Star, walk to Pekan Rabu, take the bus to Jeti Kuala Kedah, walk to Kuala Kedah, take the ferry to Langkawi Ferry Terminal, then take the taxi to Kuah. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Plaza Utama to Kuah via (M1) Penang Sentral, Butterworth Bus Terminal, Kuala Perlis, Kuala Perlis, and Langkawi Ferry Terminal in around 6h 38m.
- Website
- airasia.com
Flights from Penang International Airport to Langkawi International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 110–550
Flights from Alor Setar to Langkawi International Airport via Kuala Lumpur
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 290–800
Flights from Alor Setar to Langkawi International Airport via Senai
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Monday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- RM 290–800
Flights from Alor Setar to Langkawi International Airport via Kuala Lumpur, Penang International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 290–800
- Website
- fireflyz.com.my
Flights from Penang International Airport to Langkawi International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 90–410
Flights from Alor Setar to Langkawi International Airport via Kuala Lumpur
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 320–1,500
- Website
- malaysiaairlines.com
Flights from Penang International Airport to Langkawi International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 90–410
Flights from Alor Setar to Langkawi International Airport via Kuala Lumpur
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 320–1,500
- Website
- flydubai.com
Flights from Penang International Airport to Langkawi International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- RM 1,700–4,000
- Phone
- +603 - 9779 1200
- [email protected]
- Website
- ktmb.com.my
Tram from Bukit Mertajam to Alor Star
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 2–22
- Website
- https://www.ktmb.com.my
- Shuttle
- RM 2–4
- Express
- RM 14–22
- Phone
- +603 - 9779 1200
- [email protected]
- Website
- ktmb.com.my
Train from Bukit Mertajam to Alor Setar
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 23–35
- Website
- https://www.ktmb.com.my/Komuter.html
Train from Bukit Mertajam to Anak Bukit
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 25–35
- Website
- https://www.ktmb.com.my/Komuter.html
- Phone
- +60165217775
- [email protected]
- Website
- easybook.com
Bus from Butterworth Bus Terminal to Kuala Perlis
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- RM 22–45
- Schedules at
- kesatuanexpress.com
- Book at
- easybook.com
- Phone
- 04-3312966
- Website
- easybook.com
Bus from Bukit Mertajam to Sungai Nibong Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 5–8
- Website
- https://www.easybook.com/en-sg/bus/operator/supernice-grassland
- Book at
- https://www.easybook.com/bus/booking/malaccanovotelmelaka-to-goldenmilecomplex
- Phone
- 04-966 5889
- Website
- langkawiferryline.com
Ferry from Kuala Kedah to Langkawi Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- RM 20–45
- Website
- https://www.langkawiferryline.com
- Adult (MyKad holder)
- RM 20
- Adult (Non MyKad)
- RM 45
Ferry from Kuala Perlis to Langkawi Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- RM 15–35
- Website
- https://www.langkawiferryline.com
- Adult (MyKad holder)
- RM 15
- Adult (Non MyKad)
- RM 35
Ferry from Kuala Kedah to Langkawi Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- RM 20–45
- Website
- https://www.langkawiferryline.com
- Adult (MyKad holder)
- RM 20
- Adult (Non MyKad)
- RM 45
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