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How to get fromLangkawi to Taipingby ferry, train, bus, plane, car ferry, or tram

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There are 5 ways to get from Langkawi to Taiping by ferry, train, bus, plane, car ferry, or tram

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  1. Ferry, train

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    1. Take the ferry from Langkawi Ferry Terminal to Kuala Kedahferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Alor Setar to Taipingtrain train Ets
    5h 25m
    RM 26–82

  2. Ferry, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Langkawi Ferry Terminal to Kuala Perlisferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Kuala Perlis to Kamuntingbus bus
    8h 1m
    RM 112–152

  3. Fly to Penang International Airport, car ferry, train

    1. Fly from Langkawi International Airport (LGK) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane plane LGK - PEN
    2. Take the carferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    3. Take the train from Butterworth to Taipingtrain train
    4h 24m
    RM 126–563

  4. Ferry, train via Bukit Mertajam

    1. Take the ferry from Langkawi Ferry Terminal to Kuala Kedahferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Alor Setar to Bukit Tengahtrain train
    3. Take the train from Bukit Tengah to Taipingtrain train
    6h 41m
    RM 65–108

  5. Fly to Alor Setar, tram, train

    1. Fly from Langkawi International Airport (LGK) to Alor Setar (AOR)plane plane LGK - AOR
    2. Take the tram from Anak Bukit to Bukit Mertajamtram tram
    3. Take the train from Bukit Mertajam to Taipingtrain train
    6h 29m
    RM 393–1,118

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

Calendar25Weekly Services
Duration5h 25mAverage Duration
TicketRM 26Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 238.2 km
  • Duration: 5h 25m

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 Kuala Kedah, take the bus to Alor Setar, 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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