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How to get fromKuah to Bukit Mertajamby ferry, tram, bus, plane, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Kuah to Bukit Mertajam by ferry, tram, bus, plane, or train

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  1. Ferry, tram

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    1. Take the ferry from Langkawi Ferry Terminal to Kuala Kedahferry ferry
    2. Take the tram from Alor Setar to Bukit Mertajamtram tram Padang Besar Line
    4h 39m
    RM 38–85

  2. Ferry, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Langkawi Ferry Terminal to Kuala Perlisferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Kuala Perlis to Butterworth Bus Terminalbus bus
    6h 19m
    RM 60–109

  3. Fly to Penang International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Langkawi International Airport (LGK) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane plane LGK - PEN
    2. Take the bus from Sungai Nibong Bus Terminal to Bukit Mertajambus bus
    2h 51m
    RM 132–708

  4. Ferry, train

    1. Take the ferry from Langkawi Ferry Terminal to Kuala Kedahferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Alor Setar to Bukit Mertajamtrain train Padang Besar
    4h 43m
    RM 59–98

  5. Fly to Alor Setar, tram

    1. Fly from Langkawi International Airport (LGK) to Alor Setar (AOR)plane plane LGK - AOR
    2. Take the tram from Anak Bukit to Bukit Mertajamtram tram
    5h 21m
    RM 431–1,193

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

Calendar39Weekly Planes
Duration37 minAverage Duration
TicketRM 81Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 162 km
  • Duration: 4h 39m

What companies run services between Kuah, Malaysia and Bukit Mertajam, Malaysia?

There is no direct connection from Kuah to Bukit Mertajam. However, you can take the taxi to Langkawi Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Kuala Kedah, walk to Kuala Kedah, take the bus to Alor Setar, walk to Alor Setar, then take the vehicle to Bukit Mertajam. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Kuah to PBA Bukit Mertajam via Langkawi Ferry Terminal, Kuala Perlis, Kuala Perlis, Butterworth Bus Terminal, and (M1) Penang Sentral in around 6h 19m.

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