There are 4 ways to get from Langkawi to Tanah Merah by ferry, bus, 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 Tanah Merahbus Kuala Perlis
9h 30mRM 62–155Fly to Sultan Ismail Petra, bus
- Fly from Langkawi International Airport (LGK) to Sultan Ismail Petra (KBR)plane LGK - KBR
- Take the bus from Stesen Bas Kota Bharu to Majlis Daerah Tanah Merahbus
7h 13mRM 351–986Fly to Penang International Airport, bus
- Fly from Langkawi International Airport (LGK) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane LGK - PEN
- Take the bus from Sungai Nibong to Tanah Merah Stationbus
8h 27mRM 201–829Fly to Sultan Mahmud Airport, bus
- Fly from Langkawi International Airport (LGK) to Sultan Mahmud Airport (TGG)plane LGK - TGG
- Take the bus from Kuala Terengganu to Machangbus
10h 32mRM 611–1,375
Langkawi to Tanah Merah by ferry, foot, and bus
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Langkawi to Tanah Merah is to ferry and bus which costs RM 60 - RM 160 and takes 9h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Langkawi to Tanah Merah is to fly and bus which takes 7h 13m and costs RM 350 - RM 1000.
The distance between Langkawi and Tanah Merah is 375 km.
The best way to get from Langkawi to Tanah Merah without a car is to ferry and bus which takes 9h 30m and costs RM 60 - RM 160.
It takes approximately 9h 30m to get from Langkawi to Tanah Merah, including transfers.
There are 149+ hotels available in Tanah Merah.
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 Kuala Perlis, walk to Kuala Perlis, then take the bus to Tanah Merah. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Langkawi International Airport (LGK) airport, fly to Sultan Ismail Petra (KBR), walk to Taman Seri Pengkalan Chepa, take the bus to Stesen Bas Kota Bharu, then take the bus to Majlis Daerah Tanah Merah.
- Website
- malaysiaairlines.com
Flights from Langkawi International Airport to Sultan Ismail Petra via Kuala Lumpur
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 260–850
Flights from Langkawi International Airport to Sultan Ismail Petra via Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 500–1,300
Flights from Langkawi International Airport to Penang International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 95–550
Flights from Langkawi International Airport to Sultan Mahmud Airport via Kuala Lumpur
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 260–1,300
Flights from Langkawi International Airport to Sultan Mahmud Airport via Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 550–1,400
Flights from Langkawi International Airport to Sultan Mahmud Airport via Penang International Airport, Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- RM 550–1,400
- Website
- fireflyz.com.my
Flights from Langkawi International Airport to Sultan Ismail Petra via Kuala Lumpur
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 260–850
Flights from Langkawi International Airport to Sultan Ismail Petra via Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 500–1,300
Flights from Langkawi International Airport to Penang International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 95–550
Flights from Langkawi International Airport to Sultan Mahmud Airport via Kuala Lumpur
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 43m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 260–1,300
Flights from Langkawi International Airport to Sultan Mahmud Airport via Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 550–1,400
Flights from Langkawi International Airport to Sultan Mahmud Airport via Penang International Airport, Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- RM 550–1,400
- Website
- airasia.com
Flights from Langkawi International Airport to Sultan Ismail Petra via Kuala Lumpur
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 320–900
Flights from Langkawi International Airport to Penang International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 80–550
Flights from Langkawi International Airport to Sultan Mahmud Airport via Kuala Lumpur
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 310–900
- Website
- malindoair.com
Flights from Langkawi International Airport to Sultan Ismail Petra via Kuala Lumpur
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 340–900
Flights from Langkawi International Airport to Sultan Ismail Petra via Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- When
- Monday to Thursday
- Estimated price
- RM 340–900
- Website
- singaporeair.com
Flights from Langkawi International Airport to Sultan Mahmud Airport via Singapore Changi, Kuala Lumpur
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 1,100–3,300
- Phone
- +609-765 6000
- [email protected]
- Website
- Ekspres Perdana
Bus from Kuala Perlis to Tanah Merah
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 19m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 45–110
- Website
- Ekspres Perdana
- Phone
- (09) 774 2655
- [email protected]
- Website
- Ekspres Mutiara
Bus from Stesen Bas Kota Bharu to Majlis Daerah Tanah Merah
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 36m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 15–27
- Schedules at
- Ekspres Mutiara
Bus from Sungai Nibong to Tanah Merah Station
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 53m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- RM 75–130
- Schedules at
- e-mutiara.com.my
- Book at
- easybook.com
- Phone
- (09) 6155 989
- [email protected]
- Website
- adikberadikexpress.my
Bus from Kuala Terengganu to Machang
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 18–40
- Schedules at
- easybook.com
- Book at
- easybook.com
- 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 17–45
- Website
- Langkawi Ferry Line
- Adult (MyKad holder)
- RM 17
- Adult (Non MyKad)
- RM 45
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