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

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

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  1. Taxi, bus to Penang International Airport, fly

    best
    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
    2h 54m
    RM 112–520

  2. Train, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Tasek Gelugor to Alor Setartrain train Butterworth
    2. Take the ferry from Kuala Kedah to Langkawi Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    5h 9m
    RM 70–127

  3. Tram to Alor Setar, fly

    1. Take the tram from Bukit Mertajam to Anak Bukittram tram
    2. Fly from Alor Setar (AOR) to Langkawi International Airport (LGK)plane plane AOR - LGK
    6h 11m
    RM 380–1,079

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

Calendar30Weekly Planes
Duration37 minAverage Duration
TicketRM 78Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 174.6 km
  • Duration: 2h 54m

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

There is no direct connection from Kulim to Langkawi Islands. However, 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, then fly to Langkawi International Airport (LGK). Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Kulim to Langkawi Ferry Terminal via Tasek Gelugor, Alor Setar, Alor Setar, Kuala Kedah, and Kuala Kedah in around 5h 9m.

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