What is the cheapest way to get from Langkawi to Taiping?

The cheapest way to get from Langkawi to Taiping is to ferry and train which costs RM 25 - RM 85 and takes 4h 59m.

What is the fastest way to get from Langkawi to Taiping?

The fastest way to get from Langkawi to Taiping is to fly and car ferry and train which takes 4h 24m and costs RM 130 - RM 750.

How far is it from Langkawi to Taiping?

The distance between Langkawi and Taiping is 259 km.

How do I travel from Langkawi to Taiping without a car?

The best way to get from Langkawi to Taiping without a car is to ferry and train which takes 4h 59m and costs RM 25 - RM 85.

How long does it take to get from Langkawi to Taiping?

It takes approximately 4h 59m to get from Langkawi to Taiping, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Taiping?

There are 301+ hotels available in Taiping.

Langkawi to Taiping - 4 ways to travel via train, ferry, bus, and plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Langkawi to Taiping by ferry, train, bus, plane, or car ferry

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Ferry, train
best
1. Take the ferry from Langkawi Ferry Terminal to Kuala Kedahferry
2. Take the train from Alor Setar to Taipingtrain Ets
4h 59m
RM 25–82
Ferry, bus
1. Take the ferry from Langkawi Ferry Terminal to Kuala Perlisferry
2. Take the bus from Kuala Perlis to Kamuntingbus
8h 1m
RM 113–153
Fly, car ferry, train
1. Fly from Langkawi International Airport (LGK) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane LGK - PEN
2. Take the carferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry
3. Take the train from Butterworth to Taipingtrain
4h 24m
RM 131–733
Ferry, train via Bukit Mertajam
1. Take the ferry from Langkawi Ferry Terminal to Kuala Kedahferry
2. Take the train from Alor Setar to Bukit Tengahtrain
3. Take the train from Bukit Tengah to Taipingtrain
6h 10m
RM 64–108

Langkawi to Taiping by ferry, bus, foot, and train

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4h 59mAverage Duration

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Distance: 259.2 km
Duration: 4h 59m

What companies run services between Langkawi, Malaysia and Taiping, Malaysia?

There is no direct connection from Langkawi to Taiping. 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 Taiping. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Langkawi Ferry Terminal to Taiping via Kuala Perlis, Kuala Perlis, Kamunting, and Kamunting in around 8h 1m.

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