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How to get fromKuah to Butterworthby plane, car ferry, ferry, train, bus, or tram

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There are 4 ways to get from Kuah to Butterworth by plane, car ferry, ferry, train, bus, or tram

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  1. Fly, car ferry

    best
    1. Fly from Langkawi International Airport (LGK) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane plane LGK - PEN
    2. Take the car ferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    2h 50m
    RM 140–544
  2. Ferry, tram

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Langkawi Ferry Terminal to Kuala Kedahferry ferry
    2. Take the tram from Alor Star to Butterworthtram tram Padang Besar Line / ...
    5h 8m
    RM 38–86
  3. Ferry, train

    1. Take the ferry from Langkawi Ferry Terminal to Kuala Kedahferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Alor Setar to Butterworthtrain train Padang Besar
    4h 54m
    RM 61–98
  4. 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
    5h 20m
    RM 59–101

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

Calendar40Weekly Planes
Duration37 minAverage Duration
TicketRM 87Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Kuah to Butterworth. However, you can take the taxi to Langkawi International Airport (LGK) airport, fly to Penang International Airport (PEN), walk to Penang Airport, take the bus to Weld Quay, walk to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal, then take the car ferry to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Kuah to Butterworth via Langkawi Ferry Terminal, Kuala Kedah, Kuala Kedah, Alor Setar, and Alor Setar in around 4h 54m.

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