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How to get fromKuala Kangsar to Langkawi Islandsby train, ferry, bus, car ferry, plane, or tram

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There are 5 ways to get from Kuala Kangsar to Langkawi Islands by train, ferry, bus, car ferry, plane, or tram

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  1. Train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Kuala Kangsar to Bukit Mertajamtrain train
    2. Take the train from Bukit Mertajam to Alor Setartrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Kuala Kedah to Langkawi Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    6h 20m
    RM 47–115

  2. Train, tram, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Kuala Kangsar to Bukit Mertajamtrain train
    2. Take the tram from Bukit Mertajam to Alor Startram tram
    3. Take the ferry from Kuala Kedah to Langkawi Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    6h 38m
    RM 26–102

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Kuala Kangsar to Sungai Petanibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Sungai Petani to Kuala Perlisbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Kuala Perlis to Langkawi Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    8h 25m
    RM 54–96

  4. Train, car ferry to Penang International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Kuala Kangsar to Butterworthtrain train
    2. Take the car ferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    3. Fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Langkawi International Airport (LGK)plane plane PEN - LGK
    4h 55m
    RM 107–694

  5. Train to Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah, fly

    1. Take the train from Kuala Kangsar to Sungai Buluhtrain train
    2. Fly from Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah (SZB) to Langkawi International Airport (LGK)plane plane SZB - LGK
    5h 24m
    RM 228–940

Kuala Kangsar to Langkawi Islands by train, foot, bus, and ferry

Calendar28Weekly Services
Duration6h 20mAverage Duration
TicketRM 47Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 271.6 km
  • Duration: 6h 20m

What companies run services between Kuala Kangsar, Malaysia and Langkawi Islands, Malaysia?

There is no direct connection from Kuala Kangsar to Langkawi Islands. However, you can take the train to Bukit Mertajam, take the train to Alor Setar, walk to Pekan Rabu, take the bus to Jeti Kuala Kedah, walk to Kuala Kedah, then take the ferry to Langkawi Ferry Terminal. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kuala Kangsar to Langkawi Ferry Terminal via Sungai Petani, Kuala Perlis, and Kuala Perlis in around 8h 25m.

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