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How to get fromLangkawi to Tanah Merahby ferry, train, car, bus, or plane

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

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  1. Ferry, train, drive

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Kuah Jetty Langkawi to Hat Yai stationferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Hat Yai to Sungai Koloktrain train 171
    3. Drive from Sungai Kolok to Tanah Merahcar car
    8h 6m
    RM 364–479

  2. Ferry, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Langkawi Ferry Terminal to Kuala Perlisferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Kuala Perlis to Tanah Merahbus bus Kuala Perlis
    9h 30m
    RM 62–155

  3. Fly to Sultan Ismail Petra, bus

    1. Fly from Langkawi International Airport (LGK) to Sultan Ismail Petra (KBR)plane plane LGK - KBR
    2. Take the bus from Stesen Bas Kota Bharu to Majlis Daerah Tanah Merahbus bus
    7h 18m
    RM 341–984

  4. Fly to Penang International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Langkawi International Airport (LGK) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane plane LGK - PEN
    2. Take the bus from Sungai Nibong to Tanah Merah Stationbus bus
    8h 32m
    RM 196–779

  5. Fly to Sultan Mahmud Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Langkawi International Airport (LGK) to Sultan Mahmud Airport (TGG)plane plane LGK - TGG
    2. Take the bus from Kuala Terengganu to Machangbus bus
    10h 32m
    RM 506–1,160

Langkawi to Tanah Merah by ferry, foot, and bus

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration9h 30mAverage Duration
TicketRM 62Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 465.2 km
  • Duration: 8h 6m

What companies run services between Langkawi, Malaysia and Tanah Merah, Malaysia?

There is no direct connection from Langkawi to Tanah Merah. However, you can take the ferry to Hat Yai station, walk to Hat Yai, take the train to Sungai Kolok, then drive to Tanah Merah. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Langkawi Ferry Terminal to Tanah Merah via Kuala Perlis and Kuala Perlis in around 9h 30m.

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