There are 3 ways to get from Langkawi to Kulim by ferry, bus, train, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Ferry, bus
best- Take the ferry from Langkawi Ferry Terminal to Kuala Perlisferry
- Take the bus from Kuala Perlis to Kulimbus
5h 20mRM 84–112Ferry, train, bus
cheapest- Take the ferry from Langkawi Ferry Terminal to Kuala Kedahferry
- Take the train from Alor Setar to Sungai Petanitrain
- Take the bus from Sungai Petani to Kulimbus
5h 36mRM 38–82Fly, bus
- Fly from Langkawi International Airport (LGK) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane LGK - PEN
- Take the bus from Sungai Nibong to Kulim Bus Terminalbus
3h 31mRM 158–568
Langkawi International Airport (LGK) to Penang International Airport (PEN) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Langkawi to Kulim is to ferry and train and bus which costs RM 35 - RM 85 and takes 5h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Langkawi to Kulim is to fly and bus which takes 3h 31m and costs RM 150 - RM 600.
The distance between Langkawi and Kulim is 221 km.
The best way to get from Langkawi to Kulim without a car is to ferry and bus which takes 5h 20m and costs RM 80 - RM 120.
It takes approximately 5h 20m to get from Langkawi to Kulim, including transfers.
There are 719+ hotels available in Kulim.
What companies run services between Langkawi, Malaysia and Kulim, Malaysia?
There is no direct connection from Langkawi to Kulim. However, you can take the ferry to Kuala Perlis, walk to Kuala Perlis, then take the bus to Kulim. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Langkawi Ferry Terminal to Kulim via Kuala Kedah, Kuala Kedah, Alor Setar, Alor Setar, Sungai Petani, and Sungai Petani in around 5h 36m.
- Website
- airasia.com
Flights from Langkawi International Airport to Penang International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 75–350
- 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
- 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 3 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
- 019-627 9129
- [email protected]
- Website
- Sani Express
Bus from Kuala Perlis to Kulim
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 9m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 67
- Website
- Sani Express
Bus from Sungai Petani to Kulim
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 15
- Website
- Sani Express
- Website
- Alibaba Express
Bus from Sungai Nibong to Kulim Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- RM 37–39
- Schedules at
- Alibaba Express
- Phone
- 04-966 5889
- Website
- Langkawi Ferry Line
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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