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How to get fromKedah to Kuahby train, ferry, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Kedah to Kuah by train, ferry, or bus

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  1. Train, ferry

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    1. Take the train from Sungai Petani to Alor Setartrain train Butterworth
    2. Take the ferry from Kuala Kedah to Langkawi Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    4h 10m
    RM 36–84

  2. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Sungai Petani to Kuala Perlisbus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Kuala Perlis to Langkawi Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    4h 58m
    RM 54–95

  3. Bus, ferry via Alor Setar

    1. Take the bus from Pejabat Daerah Sg Petani to Pekan Rabubus bus K50
    2. Take the ferry from Kuala Kedah to Langkawi Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    5h 4m
    RM 36–66

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 142.2 km
  • Duration: 4h 10m

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

There is no direct connection from Kedah to Kuah. However, you can take the train to Alor Setar, 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 Sungai Petani to Kuah via Kuala Perlis, Kuala Perlis, and Langkawi Ferry Terminal in around 4h 58m.

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