There are 4 ways to get from Kuah to Kuala Besut by plane, bus, ferry, train, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Sultan Ismail Petra, bus
best- Fly from Langkawi International Airport (LGK) to Sultan Ismail Petra (KBR)plane LGK - KBR
- Take the bus from Kota Bharu Airport to Kuala Besut Jettybus
5h 40mRM 360–977Ferry, train, drive
cheapest- Take the ferry from Langkawi Ferry Terminal to Kuala Perlisferry
- Take the train from Padang Besar to Hat Yaitrain
- Take the train from Hat Yai to Sungai Koloktrain
- Drive from Sungai Kolok to Kuala Besutcar
11h 20mRM 65–254Ferry, bus
- Take the ferry from Langkawi Ferry Terminal to Kuala Perlisferry
- Take the bus from Kuala Perlis to Kuala Besut Bus Terminalbus Kuala Perlis
10h 46mRM 95–181Fly to Sultan Mahmud Airport, taxi
- Fly from Langkawi International Airport (LGK) to Sultan Mahmud Airport (TGG)plane LGK - TGG
- Take the taxi from Merang Jetty to Kuala Besuttaxi
5h 38mRM 610–1,257
Langkawi International Airport (LGK) to Sultan Ismail Petra (KBR) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kuah to Kuala Besut is to ferry and train and drive which costs RM 60 - RM 260 and takes 11h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Kuah to Kuala Besut is to fly and taxi which takes 5h 38m and costs RM 600 - RM 1300.
The distance between Kuah and Kuala Besut is 366 km.
The best way to get from Kuah to Kuala Besut without a car is to ferry and bus which takes 10h 46m and costs RM 90 - RM 190.
It takes approximately 5h 40m to get from Kuah to Kuala Besut, including transfers.
There are 319+ hotels available in Kuala Besut.
What companies run services between Kuah, Malaysia and Kuala Besut, Malaysia?
There is no direct connection from Kuah to Kuala Besut. However, you can take the taxi to Langkawi International Airport (LGK) airport, fly to Sultan Ismail Petra (KBR), walk to Kota Bharu Airport, then take the bus to Kuala Besut Jetty. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Kuah to Kuala Besut Bus Terminal via Langkawi Ferry Terminal, Kuala Perlis, and Kuala Perlis in around 10h 46m.
- Website
- airasia.com
Flights from Langkawi International Airport to Sultan Ismail Petra via Kuala Lumpur
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 300–900
Flights from Langkawi International Airport to Sultan Mahmud Airport via Kuala Lumpur
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 320–900
Flights from Langkawi International Airport to Sultan Mahmud Airport via Penang, Kuala Lumpur
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 320–900
- Phone
- 1690
- [email protected]
- Website
- railway.co.th
Train from Padang Besar to Hat Yai
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- RM 1–110
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- railway.co.th
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- RM 75–110
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- RM 12–15
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- RM 1–3
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- RM 30–34
Train from Hat Yai to Sungai Kolok
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- RM 8–110
- Book at
- 12go.asia
- Website
- railway.co.th
- 1st Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- RM 75–110
- 3rd Class (Seat)
- RM 16–20
- 2nd Class (Air-Conditioned Berth)
- RM 8–12
- 2nd Class (Air-conditioned Seat)
- RM 40–44
- Phone
- +6019-558 4736
- [email protected]
- Website
- besutjetty.com
Bus from Kota Bharu Airport to Kuala Besut Jetty
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- RM 30
- Schedules at
- besutjetty.com
- Phone
- 04-966 5889
- Website
- Langkawi Ferry Line
Ferry from Langkawi Ferry Terminal to Kuala Perlis
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- RM 17–45
- Website
- Langkawi Ferry Line
- Adult (MyKad holder)
- RM 17
- Adult (Non MyKad)
- RM 45
Ferry from Langkawi Ferry Terminal to Kuala Perlis
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- RM 17–45
- Website
- Langkawi Ferry Line
- Adult (MyKad holder)
- RM 17
- Adult (Non MyKad)
- RM 45
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Estimated price
- RM 150–190
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