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How to get fromJohor Bahru to Kuahby plane, train, ferry, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Johor Bahru to Kuah by plane, train, ferry, or bus

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  1. Fly from Senai International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Senai International Airport (JHB) to Langkawi International Airport (LGK)plane plane JHB - LGK
    3h 15m
    RM 189–612

  2. Train, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Jb Sentral to Alor Setartrain train Ets
    2. Take the ferry from Kuala Kedah to Langkawi Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    13h 3m
    RM 55–185

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from JB Larkin Terminal to Kuala Perlisbus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Kuala Perlis to Langkawi Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    13h 34m
    RM 112–269

  4. Bus to Singapore Changi Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Woodlands Check Point to Expo Stnbus bus
    2. Fly from Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) to Langkawi International Airport (LGK)plane plane SIN - LGK
    4h 41m
    RM 260–919

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Larkin Bus Terminal to Hat Yai Stationbus bus Larkin Bus Terminal
    2. Take the bus from Hat Yai station to Kuah Jetty Langkawibus bus Hat Yai Railway Station - Kuah Jetty Langkawi
    17h
    RM 472–523

Senai International Airport (JHB) to Langkawi International Airport (LGK) flights

Calendar31Weekly Planes
Duration2h 43mAverage Duration
TicketRM 129Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 727 km
  • Duration: 3h 15m

What companies run services between Johor Bahru, Malaysia and Kuah, Malaysia?

AirAsia flies from Senai International Airport (JHB) to Langkawi International Airport (LGK) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Larkin Bus Terminal to Kuah via Hat Yai Station, Hat Yai station, and Kuah Jetty Langkawi in around 17h.

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