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How to get fromKulim to Langkawiby train, ferry, taxi, bus, plane, or tram

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There are 3 ways to get from Kulim to Langkawi by train, ferry, taxi, bus, plane, or tram

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  1. Train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the train from Tasek Gelugor to Alor Setartrain train Butterworth
    2. Take the ferry from Kuala Kedah to Langkawi Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    4h 37m
    RM 69–127

  2. Tram, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the tram from Bukit Mertajam to Alor Setartram tram Padang Besar Line
    2. Take the ferry from Kuala Kedah to Langkawi Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    4h 45m
    RM 59–111

  3. Taxi, bus, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Kulim to Bukit Mertajamtaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Bukit Mertajam to Sungai Nibong Bus Terminalbus bus
    3. Fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Langkawi International Airport (LGK)plane plane PEN - LGK
    3h 9m
    RM 169–749

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

Calendar39Weekly Planes
Duration37 minAverage Duration
TicketRM 89Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 176.7 km
  • Duration: 4h 37m

What companies run services between Kulim, Malaysia and Langkawi, Malaysia?

There is no direct connection from Kulim to Langkawi. However, you can take the taxi to Tasek Gelugor, 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 the taxi to Bukit Mertajam, take the bus to Sungai Nibong Bus Terminal, walk to Terminal Sungai Nibong, take the line 102 bus to Penang Airport, walk to Penang International Airport (PEN) airport, fly to Langkawi International Airport (LGK), then take the taxi to Langkawi.

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