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How to get fromIpoh to Langkawiby train, ferry, bus, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Ipoh to Langkawi by train, ferry, bus, or plane

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  1. Train, ferry

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    1. Take the train from Ipoh to Alor Setartrain train Ets
    2. Take the ferry from Kuala Kedah to Langkawi Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    6h 21m
    RM 28–83

  2. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Meru Raya to Kuala Perlisbus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Kuala Perlis to Langkawi Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    9h 9m
    RM 44–107

  3. Bus to Penang International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Meru Raya to Terminal Sungai Nibongbus bus
    2. Fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Langkawi International Airport (LGK)plane plane PEN - LGK
    4h 35m
    RM 146–739

  4. Train, ferry via Ipoh

    1. Take the train from Ipoh to Alor Setartrain train Northbound
    2. Take the ferry from Kuala Kedah to Langkawi Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    6h 24m
    RM 64–89

  5. Train to Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah, fly

    1. Take the train from Ipoh to Sungai Buloh Stationtrain train
    2. Fly from Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah (SZB) to Langkawi International Airport (LGK)plane plane SZB - LGK
    5h 12m
    RM 236–888

Ipoh to Langkawi by bus, foot, and ferry

Calendar21Weekly Services
Duration9h 9mAverage Duration
TicketRM 44Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 315.8 km
  • Duration: 6h 21m

What companies run services between Ipoh, Malaysia and Langkawi, Malaysia?

There is no direct connection from Ipoh to Langkawi. However, you can take the train to Alor Setar, walk to Alor Setar, take the bus to Kuala Kedah, walk to Kuala Kedah, then take the ferry to Langkawi Ferry Terminal. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Terminal Meru Raya to Langkawi Ferry Terminal via Kuala Perlis and Kuala Perlis in around 9h 9m.

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