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How to get fromLangkawi to Kulimby ferry, train, bus, plane, or taxi

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There are 3 ways to get from Langkawi to Kulim by ferry, train, bus, plane, or taxi

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  1. Ferry, train, bus

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    1. Take the ferry from Langkawi Ferry Terminal to Kuala Kedahferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Alor Setar to Sungai Petanitrain train
    3. Take the bus from Sungai Petani to Kulimbus bus
    5h 7m
    RM 30–81

  2. Ferry, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Langkawi Ferry Terminal to Kuala Perlisferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Kuala Perlis to Kulimbus bus
    5h 20m
    RM 52–105

  3. Fly, bus, taxi

    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
    3. Take the taxi from Bukit Mertajam to Kulimtaxi taxi
    3h 6m
    RM 166–747

Langkawi International Airport (LGK) to Penang International Airport (PEN) flights

Calendar39Weekly Planes
Duration37 minAverage Duration
TicketRM 89Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 187.6 km
  • Duration: 5h 7m

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 Kedah, walk to Jeti Kuala Kedah, take the bus to Pekan Rabu, walk to Alor Setar, take the train to Sungai Petani, walk to Sungai Petani, then take the bus to Kulim. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Langkawi Ferry Terminal to Kulim via Kuala Perlis and Kuala Perlis in around 5h 20m.

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