What is the cheapest way to get from Medan to Kuah?

The cheapest way to get from Medan to Kuah is to ferry and bus and train which costs RM 310 - RM 750 and takes 41h 13m.

What is the fastest way to get from Medan to Kuah?

The fastest way to get from Medan to Kuah is to train and fly which takes 7h 42m and costs RM 390 - RM 1100.

How far is it from Medan to Kuah?

The distance between Medan and Kuah is 371 km.

How do I travel from Medan to Kuah without a car?

The best way to get from Medan to Kuah without a car is to ferry and bus which takes 41h 12m and costs RM 460 - RM 850.

How long does it take to get from Medan to Kuah?

It takes approximately 7h 42m to get from Medan to Kuah, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Medan and Kuah?

Kuah is 1h ahead of Medan. It is currently 6:36 PM in Medan and 7:36 PM in Kuah.

Where can I stay near Kuah?

There are 830+ hotels available in Kuah.

Medan to Kuah - 4 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, and bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Medan to Kuah by train, plane, ferry, or bus

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Train, fly to Langkawi International Airport
best
1. Take the train from Medan to Kuala Namutrain
2. Fly from Kuala Namu International Airport (KNO) to Langkawi International Airport (LGK)plane KNO - LGK
7h 42m
RM 399–1,065
Train, fly to Alor Setar, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the train from Medan to Kuala Namutrain
2. Fly from Kuala Namu International Airport (KNO) to Alor Setar (AOR)plane KNO - AOR
3. Take the ferry from Kuala Kedah to Langkawi Ferry Terminalferry
11h 36m
RM 223–1,016
Ferry, bus
1. Take the ferry from Belawan to Tanjung Balai Karimunferry
2. Take the ferry from Tanjung Balai Karimun to Singapore Harbour Frontferry
3. Take the bus from Golden Mile Tower Singapore to Terminal Shahab Perdana Alor Setarbus
4. Take the ferry from Kuala Kedah to Langkawi Ferry Terminalferry
41h 12m
RM 466–804
Ferry, bus, train
1. Take the ferry from Belawan to Tanjung Balai Karimunferry
2. Take the ferry from Tanjung Balai Karimun to Singapore Harbour Frontferry
3. Take the bus from Resorts World Sentosa to Johor Bahrubus Ts8
4. Take the train from Jb Sentral to Alor Setartrain Ets
5. Take the ferry from Kuala Kedah to Langkawi Ferry Terminalferry
41h 13m
RM 310–721

Kuala Namu International Airport (KNO) to Langkawi International Airport (LGK) flights

42Weekly Planes

3h 15mAverage Duration

RM 198Cheapest Price

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Distance: 371.1 km
Duration: 7h 42m

What companies run services between Medan, Indonesia and Kuah, Malaysia?

There is no direct connection from Medan to Kuah. However, you can take the train to Kuala Namu, walk to Kuala-Namu-Airport-KNO airport, fly to Langkawi International Airport (LGK), then take the taxi to Kuah. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Medan to Kuah via Belawan, Tanjung Balai Karimun, Singapore Harbour Front, Harbourfront Stn Exit A, Golden Mile Tower Singapore, Terminal Shahab Perdana Alor Setar, Terminal Bas Shahab Perdana Alor Setar, Kuala Kedah, Kuala Kedah, and Langkawi Ferry Terminal in around 41h 12m.

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