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

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

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  1. Train, ferry

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    1. Take the train from Bukit Mertajam to Alor Setartrain train Butterworth
    2. Take the ferry from Kuala Kedah to Langkawi Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    4h 47m
    RM 81–126
  2. Taxi, bus to Penang International Airport, 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
    2h 54m
    RM 134–649
  3. Train to Alor Setar, fly

    1. Take the train from Bukit Mertajam to Anak Bukittrain train
    2. Fly from Alor Setar (AOR) to Langkawi International Airport (LGK)plane plane AOR - LGK
    5h 27m
    RM 372–1,003

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

Calendar40Weekly Planes
Duration37 minAverage Duration
TicketRM 90Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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 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, then fly to Langkawi International Airport (LGK).

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