There are 3 ways to get from Langkawi to Kedah by ferry, train, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Ferry, train
best- Take the ferry from Langkawi Ferry Terminal to Kuala Kedahferry
- Take the train from Alor Setar to Sungai Petanitrain Padang Besar
3h 29mRM 22–67Ferry, bus
- Take the ferry from Langkawi Ferry Terminal to Kuala Perlisferry
- Take the bus from Kuala Perlis to Sungai Petanibus
4h 46mRM 38–95Ferry, bus via Alor Setar
- Take the ferry from Langkawi Ferry Terminal to Kuala Kedahferry
- Take the bus from Pekan Rabu to Pejabat Daerah Sg Petanibus K50
4h 52mRM 22–49
Langkawi to Kedah by ferry, bus, foot, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Langkawi to Kedah is to ferry and bus via Alor Setar which costs RM 22 - RM 50 and takes 4h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Langkawi to Kedah is to ferry and train which takes 3h 29m and costs RM 22 - RM 70.
The distance between Langkawi and Kedah is 146 km.
The best way to get from Langkawi to Kedah without a car is to ferry and train which takes 3h 29m and costs RM 22 - RM 70.
It takes approximately 3h 29m to get from Langkawi to Kedah, including transfers.
There are 501+ hotels available in Kedah.
What companies run services between Langkawi, Malaysia and Kedah, Malaysia?
There is no direct connection from Langkawi to Kedah. 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 Sungai Petani. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Langkawi Ferry Terminal to Sungai Petani via Kuala Perlis and Kuala Perlis in around 4h 46m.
- Phone
- +603 - 9779 1200
- [email protected]
- Website
- KTM Intercity
Train from Alor Setar to Sungai Petani
- Ave. Duration
- 34 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 14–20
- Website
- KTM Intercity
- Phone
- +603 - 9779 1200
- [email protected]
- Website
- KTMB
Train from Alor Setar to Sungai Petani
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 1–18
- Website
- KTMB
- Shuttle
- RM 1–3
- Express
- RM 12–18
- Phone
- +603 - 9779 1200
- [email protected]
- Website
- KTM
Train from Alor Setar to Sungai Petani
- Ave. Duration
- 30 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 16
- Website
- KTM
- Silver
- RM 13–14
- Gold
- RM 16
- Platinum
- RM 17–19
- Phone
- +60165217775
- [email protected]
- Website
- easybook.com
Bus from Kuala Perlis to Sungai Petani
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- RM 21–35
- Schedules at
- kesatuanexpress.com
- Phone
- 019-627 9129
- [email protected]
- Website
- Sani Express
Bus from Kuala Perlis to Sungai Petani
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 47
- Website
- Sani Express
- Website
- BAS.MY Kota Setar
Bus from Pekan Rabu to Pejabat Daerah Sg Petani
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 38m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 1–2
- Website
- BAS.MY Kota Setar
- Phone
- 04-966 5889
- Website
- Langkawi Ferry Line
Ferry from Langkawi Ferry Terminal to Kuala Kedah
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- RM 20–45
- Website
- Langkawi Ferry Line
- Adult (MyKad holder)
- RM 20
- Adult (Non MyKad)
- RM 45
Ferry from Langkawi Ferry Terminal to Kuala Perlis
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- RM 16–45
- Website
- Langkawi Ferry Line
- Adult (MyKad holder)
- RM 17
- Adult (Non MyKad)
- RM 45
Ferry from Langkawi Ferry Terminal to Kuala Kedah
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- RM 20–45
- Website
- Langkawi Ferry Line
- Adult (MyKad holder)
- RM 20
- Adult (Non MyKad)
- RM 45
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