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How to get fromKuala Lumpur to Langkawi Islandsby train, plane, ferry, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Kuala Lumpur to Langkawi Islands by train, plane, ferry, or bus

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  1. MRT to Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah, fly to Langkawi International Airport

    best
    1. Take the train from Pasar Seni to Kwasa Sentraltrain train
    2. Fly from Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah (SZB) to Langkawi International Airport (LGK)plane plane SZB - LGK
    3h 26m
    RM 223–903

  2. Train, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Kuala Lumpur to Alor Setartrain train Ets
    2. Take the ferry from Kuala Kedah to Langkawi Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    8h 39m
    RM 34–103

  3. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Hentian Duta to Kuala Perlisbus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Kuala Perlis to Langkawi Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    9h 7m
    RM 106–132

  4. Train to Kuala Lumpur International Airport, fly to Langkawi International Airport

    1. Take the train from Bandar Tasik Selatan to Klia T2train train
    2. Fly from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Langkawi International Airport (LGK)plane plane KUL - LGK
    3h 51m
    RM 127–618

  5. Fly Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah to Alor Setar, ferry

    1. Fly from Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah (SZB) to Alor Setar (AOR)plane plane SZB - AOR
    2. Take the ferry from Kuala Kedah to Langkawi Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    6h 11m
    RM 268–658

  6. Bus, ferry via Alor Setar

    1. Take the bus from KL Sentral to Alor Setarbus bus KL Sentral
    2. Take the ferry from Kuala Kedah to Langkawi Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    10h 3m
    RM 56–156

Kuala Lumpur to Langkawi Islands by bus, foot, and ferry

Calendar36Weekly Services
Duration9h 7mAverage Duration
TicketRM 106Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 438.5 km
  • Duration: 3h 26m

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

There is no direct connection from Kuala Lumpur to Langkawi Islands. However, you can take the train to Kwasa Sentral, walk to Mrt Kwasa Sentral Pintu A, take the bus to Subang Skypark Terminal, walk to Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah (SZB) airport, then fly to Langkawi International Airport (LGK). Alternatively, you can take a train from Kuala Lumpur to Langkawi Ferry Terminal via Alor Setar, Alor Setar, Kuala Kedah, and Kuala Kedah in around 8h 39m.

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