There are 5 ways to get from Langkawi to Kuala Kangsar by ferry, train, bus, plane, or car ferry
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 Kuala Kangsartrain Ets
5h 23mRM 26–82Ferry, train via Bukit Mertajam
- Take the ferry from Langkawi Ferry Terminal to Kuala Kedahferry
- Take the train from Alor Setar to Bukit Tengahtrain
- Take the train from Bukit Tengah to Kuala Kangsartrain
6h 29mRM 70–117Ferry, bus
- Take the ferry from Langkawi Ferry Terminal to Kuala Perlisferry
- Take the bus from Kuala Perlis to Kuala Kangsarbus
7h 12mRM 126–154Fly to Penang International Airport, car ferry, train
- Fly from Langkawi International Airport (LGK) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane LGK - PEN
- Take the carferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry
- Take the train from Butterworth to Kuala Kangsartrain
4h 45mRM 131–744Fly to Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah, train
- Fly from Langkawi International Airport (LGK) to Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah (SZB)plane LGK - SZB
- Take the train from Sungai Buloh to Kuala Kangsartrain
5h 17mRM 199–846
Langkawi to Kuala Kangsar by ferry, bus, foot, and train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Langkawi to Kuala Kangsar is to ferry and train which costs RM 26 - RM 85 and takes 5h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Langkawi to Kuala Kangsar is to fly and car ferry and train which takes 4h 45m and costs RM 130 - RM 750.
The distance between Langkawi and Kuala Kangsar is 285 km.
The best way to get from Langkawi to Kuala Kangsar without a car is to ferry and train which takes 5h 23m and costs RM 26 - RM 85.
It takes approximately 5h 23m to get from Langkawi to Kuala Kangsar, including transfers.
There are 265+ hotels available in Kuala Kangsar.
What companies run services between Langkawi, Malaysia and Kuala Kangsar, Malaysia?
There is no direct connection from Langkawi to Kuala Kangsar. 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 Kuala Kangsar. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Langkawi Ferry Terminal to Kuala Kangsar via Kuala Kedah, Jeti Kuala Kedah, Pekan Rabu, Alor Setar, and Bukit Tengah in around 6h 29m.
- Website
- fireflyz.com.my
Flights from Langkawi International Airport to Penang International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 95–550
Flights from Langkawi International Airport to Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 240–800
- Website
- airasia.com
Flights from Langkawi International Airport to Penang International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 80–460
- Website
- malindoair.com
Flights from Langkawi International Airport to Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 140–380
- Phone
- +603 - 9779 1200
- [email protected]
- Website
- KTMB
Train from Alor Setar to Kuala Kangsar
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 5–35
- Website
- KTMB
- Shuttle
- RM 5–8
- Express
- RM 22–35
Train from Butterworth to Kuala Kangsar
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 2–23
- Website
- KTMB
- Shuttle
- RM 2–5
- Express
- RM 16–23
Train from Sungai Buloh to Kuala Kangsar
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 24m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 6–40
- Website
- KTMB
- Shuttle
- RM 6–9
- Express
- RM 24–40
- Phone
- +603 - 9779 1200
- [email protected]
- Website
- KTM
Train from Alor Setar to Kuala Kangsar
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- RM 36
- Website
- KTM
- Silver
- RM 24–26
- Gold
- RM 36
- Platinum
- RM 44–47
Train from Butterworth to Kuala Kangsar
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 23
- Website
- KTM
- Silver
- RM 17–19
- Gold
- RM 23
- Platinum
- RM 27–29
Train from Sungai Buloh to Kuala Kangsar
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 41
- Website
- KTM
- Silver
- RM 27–30
- Gold
- RM 41
- Platinum
- RM 53–56
- Phone
- +603 - 9779 1200
- [email protected]
- Website
- KTM Intercity
Train from Alor Setar to Bukit Tengah
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 24–35
- Website
- KTM Intercity
Train from Bukit Tengah to Kuala Kangsar
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 25–35
- Website
- KTM Intercity
Train from Butterworth to Kuala Kangsar
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 27–40
- Website
- KTM Intercity
- Phone
- 019-627 9129
- [email protected]
- Website
- Sani Express
Bus from Kuala Perlis to Kuala Kangsar
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 1m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 109
- Website
- Sani Express
- 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 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
- Phone
- 04-375 2400
- [email protected]
- Website
- penangport.com.my
Car ferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 1–2
- Schedules at
- penangport.com.my
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