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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 179–662

  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 112–271

  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 280–969

  5. Bus, ferry via Alor Setar

    1. Take the bus from Taman Ungku Tun Aminah to Alor Setarbus bus Taman Ungku Tun Aminah
    2. Take the ferry from Kuala Kedah to Langkawi Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    15h 47m
    RM 132–233

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

Calendar47Weekly Planes
Duration2h 54mAverage Duration
TicketRM 128Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 727 km
  • Duration: 3h 15m

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

AirAsia, Malaysia Airlines, and Malindo Airways fly from Senai International Airport (JHB) to Langkawi International Airport (LGK) every 4 hours.

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