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How to get fromLangkawi Islands to Kuala Lumpurby plane, ferry, train, or bus

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

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  1. Fly Langkawi International Airport to Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah

    best
    1. Fly from Langkawi International Airport (LGK) to Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah (SZB)plane plane LGK - SZB
    2h 39m
    RM 225–883

  2. Ferry, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Langkawi Ferry Terminal to Kuala Kedahferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Alor Setar to Kuala Lumpurtrain train Ets
    8h 42m
    RM 33–107

  3. Ferry, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Langkawi Ferry Terminal to Kuala Perlisferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Kuala Perlis to Hentian Dutabus bus
    8h 57m
    RM 65–155

  4. Fly Langkawi International Airport to Kuala Lumpur International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Langkawi International Airport (LGK) to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)plane plane LGK - KUL
    2. Take the train from Klia T2 to Bandar Tasik Selatantrain train
    2h 58m
    RM 129–580

  5. Ferry to Alor Setar, fly to Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah

    1. Take the ferry from Langkawi Ferry Terminal to Kuala Kedahferry ferry
    2. Fly from Alor Setar (AOR) to Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah (SZB)plane plane AOR - SZB
    5h 25m
    RM 266–660

  6. Ferry, bus via Alor Setar

    1. Take the ferry from Langkawi Ferry Terminal to Kuala Kedahferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Alor Setar to KL Sentralbus bus Alor Setar
    10h 7m
    RM 52–157

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

Calendar37Weekly Services
Duration8h 57mAverage Duration
TicketRM 65Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 434 km
  • Duration: 2h 39m

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

Firefly flies from Langkawi International Airport (LGK) to Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah (SZB) twice daily.

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