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How to get fromLangkawi Islands to Taipingby ferry, train, bus, plane, or car ferry

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There are 5 ways to get from Langkawi Islands to Taiping by ferry, train, bus, plane, or car ferry

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  1. Ferry, train

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    1. Take the ferry from Langkawi Ferry Terminal to Kuala Kedahferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Alor Star to Taipingtrain train Ets
    5h 6m
    RM 25–75

  2. Ferry, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Langkawi Ferry Terminal to Kuala Perlisferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Kuala Perlis to Kamuntingbus bus
    7h 50m
    RM 73–132

  3. Fly to Penang International Airport, car ferry, train

    1. Fly from Langkawi International Airport (LGK) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane plane LGK - PEN
    2. Take the car ferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    3. Take the train from Butterworth to Taipingtrain train
    4h 39m
    RM 107–650

  4. Ferry, train via Bukit Mertajam

    1. Take the ferry from Langkawi Ferry Terminal to Kuala Kedahferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Alor Setar to Bukit Mertajamtrain train
    3. Take the train from Bukit Mertajam to Taipingtrain train
    6h 2m
    RM 46–107

  5. Fly to Alor Setar, train

    1. Fly from Langkawi International Airport (LGK) to Alor Setar (AOR)plane plane LGK - AOR
    2. Take the train from Anak Bukit to Taipingtrain train
    6h 8m
    RM 321–1,072

Langkawi Islands to Taiping by ferry, bus, foot, and train

Calendar29Weekly Services
Duration6h 2mAverage Duration
TicketRM 46Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 248.4 km
  • Duration: 5h 6m

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

There is no direct connection from Langkawi Islands to Taiping. However, you can take the ferry to Kuala Kedah, walk to Jeti Kuala Kedah, take the bus to Pekan Rabu, walk to Alor Star, then take the train to Taiping. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Langkawi Ferry Terminal to Taiping via Kuala Perlis, Kuala Perlis, and Kamunting, Perak in around 7h 50m.

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