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

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There are 4 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 9m
    RM 37–85

  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, 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 56m
    RM 127–658

  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 12m
    RM 58–98

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

Calendar31Weekly Planes
Duration40 minAverage Duration
TicketRM 79Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 183 km
  • Duration: 4h 9m

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 Jeti Kuala Kedah, take the bus to Pekan Rabu, 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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