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How to get fromLangkawi Islands to Kuala Besutby plane, bus, ferry, train, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Langkawi Islands to Kuala Besut by plane, bus, ferry, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Fly to Sultan Ismail Petra, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Langkawi International Airport (LGK) to Sultan Ismail Petra (KBR)plane plane LGK - KBR
    2. Take the bus from Kota Bharu Airport to Kuala Besut Jettybus bus
    5h 25m
    RM 332–827

  2. Ferry, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Langkawi Ferry Terminal to Kuala Perlisferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Kuala Perlis to Kuala Besut Bus Terminalbus bus Kuala Perlis
    10h 43m
    RM 80–155

  3. Ferry, train, drive

    1. Take the ferry from Langkawi Ferry Terminal to Kuala Perlisferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Padang Besar to Hat Yaitrain train
    3. Take the train from Hat Yai to Sungai Koloktrain train
    4. Drive from Sungai Kolok to Kuala Besutcar car
    11h 7m
    RM 91–278

  4. Fly to Sultan Mahmud Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Langkawi International Airport (LGK) to Sultan Mahmud Airport (TGG)plane plane LGK - TGG
    2. Take the taxi from Merang Jetty to Kuala Besuttaxi taxi
    5h 22m
    RM 570–1,197

Langkawi International Airport (LGK) to Sultan Ismail Petra (KBR) flights

Calendar59Weekly Planes
Duration4h 2mAverage Duration
TicketRM 255Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 350.9 km
  • Duration: 5h 25m

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

There is no direct connection from Langkawi Islands to Kuala Besut. However, you can fly to Sultan Ismail Petra (KBR), walk to Kota Bharu Airport, then take the bus to Kuala Besut Jetty. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Langkawi Ferry Terminal to Kuala Besut Bus Terminal via Kuala Perlis and Kuala Perlis in around 10h 43m.

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