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How to get fromLangkawi to Bukit Mertajamby ferry, train, bus, plane, or tram

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There are 5 ways to get from Langkawi to Bukit Mertajam by ferry, train, bus, plane, or tram

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  1. Ferry, train

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Langkawi Ferry Terminal to Kuala Kedahferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Alor Setar to Bukit Mertajamtrain train Padang Besar
    4h 9m
    RM 44–82

  2. Ferry, tram

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Langkawi Ferry Terminal to Kuala Kedahferry ferry
    2. Take the tram from Alor Star to Bukit Mertajamtram tram Padang Besar Line / ...
    4h 23m
    RM 23–69

  3. Ferry, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Langkawi Ferry Terminal to Kuala Perlisferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Kuala Perlis to Butterworth Bus Terminalbus bus
    6h 15m
    RM 47–88

  4. Fly to Penang International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Langkawi International Airport (LGK) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane plane LGK - PEN
    2. Take the bus from Sungai Nibong Bus Terminal to Bukit Mertajambus bus
    2h 51m
    RM 146–707

  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 Bukit Mertajamtrain train
    5h 24m
    RM 374–1,206

Langkawi to Bukit Mertajam by ferry, bus, foot, and train

Calendar29Weekly Services
Duration4h 9mAverage Duration
TicketRM 44Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 181.1 km
  • Duration: 4h 9m

What companies run services between Langkawi, Malaysia and Bukit Mertajam, Malaysia?

There is no direct connection from Langkawi to Bukit Mertajam. However, you can take the ferry to Kuala Kedah, walk to Jeti Kuala Kedah, take the bus to Pekan Rabu, walk to Alor Setar, then take the train to Bukit Mertajam. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Langkawi Ferry Terminal to PBA Bukit Mertajam via Kuala Perlis, Kuala Perlis, Butterworth Bus Terminal, and (M1) Penang Sentral in around 6h 15m.

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