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How to get fromButterworth to Kuahby bus, ferry, tram, car ferry, plane, or train

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There are 4 ways to get from Butterworth to Kuah by bus, ferry, tram, car ferry, plane, or train

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  1. Bus, ferry

    best
    1. Take the bus from Butterworth Bus Terminal to Kuala Perlisbus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Kuala Perlis to Langkawi Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    4h 59m
    RM 50–98

  2. Tram, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the tram from Butterworth to Alor Startram tram Padang Besar Line / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Kuala Kedah to Langkawi Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    5h 13m
    RM 38–86

  3. Car ferry, fly

    1. Take the car ferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    2. Fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Langkawi International Airport (LGK)plane plane PEN - LGK
    3h 27m
    RM 139–547

  4. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Butterworth to Alor Setartrain train Butterworth
    2. Take the ferry from Kuala Kedah to Langkawi Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    5h 15m
    RM 61–99

Penang International Airport (PEN) to Langkawi International Airport (LGK) flights

Calendar40Weekly Planes
Duration37 minAverage Duration
TicketRM 87Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 211.7 km
  • Duration: 4h 59m

What companies run services between Butterworth, Malaysia and Kuah, Malaysia?

There is no direct connection from Butterworth to Kuah. However, you can take the bus to Kuala Perlis, walk to Kuala Perlis, take the ferry to Langkawi Ferry Terminal, then take the taxi to Kuah. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Butterworth to Kuah via Alor Star, Alor Setar, Kuala Kedah, Kuala Kedah, and Langkawi Ferry Terminal in around 5h 13m.

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