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How to get fromKuah to Kuala Besutby ferry, train, car, bus, plane, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Kuah to Kuala Besut by ferry, train, car, bus, plane, or taxi

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  1. Ferry, train, drive

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Kuah Jetty Langkawi to Hat Yai stationferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Hat Yai to Sungai Koloktrain train 171
    3. Drive from Sungai Kolok to Kuala Besutcar car
    8h 43m
    RM 401–530

  2. Ferry, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Langkawi Ferry Terminal to Kuala Perlisferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Kuala Perlis to Kuala Besut Bus Terminalbus bus Kuala Perlis
    10h 46m
    RM 95–181

  3. Fly to Sultan Ismail Petra, bus

    1. Fly from Langkawi International Airport (LGK) to Sultan Ismail Petra (KBR)plane plane LGK - KBR
    2. Take the bus from Kota Bharu Airport to Kuala Besut Jettybus bus
    5h 40m
    RM 350–977

  4. Fly to Sultan Mahmud Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Langkawi International Airport (LGK) to Sultan Mahmud Airport (TGG)plane plane LGK - TGG
    2. Take the taxi from Merang Jetty to Kuala Besuttaxi taxi
    5h 48m
    RM 590–1,257

Langkawi International Airport (LGK) to Sultan Ismail Petra (KBR) flights

Calendar72Weekly Planes
Duration4h 48mAverage Duration
TicketRM 251Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 511.6 km
  • Duration: 8h 43m

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 Kuah Jetty Langkawi, take the ferry to Hat Yai station, walk to Hat Yai, take the train to Sungai Kolok, then drive to Kuala Besut. 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.

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