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How to get fromMedan to Kuahby train, plane, ferry, or 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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  1. Train, fly to Langkawi International Airport

    best
    1. Take the train from Medan to Kuala Namutrain train
    2. Fly from Kuala Namu International Airport (KNO) to Langkawi International Airport (LGK)plane plane KNO - LGK
    7h 42m
    RM 459–715

  2. Train, fly to Alor Setar, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Medan to Kuala Namutrain train
    2. Fly from Kuala Namu International Airport (KNO) to Alor Setar (AOR)plane plane KNO - AOR
    3. Take the ferry from Kuala Kedah to Langkawi Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    11h 36m
    RM 273–1,066

  3. Ferry, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Belawan to Tanjung Balai Karimunferry ferry
    2. Take the ferry from Tanjung Balai Karimun to Singapore Harbour Frontferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Golden Mile Tower Singapore to Terminal Shahab Perdana Alor Setarbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Kuala Kedah to Langkawi Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    41h 12m
    RM 455–744

  4. Ferry, bus, train

    1. Take the ferry from Belawan to Tanjung Balai Karimunferry ferry
    2. Take the ferry from Tanjung Balai Karimun to Singapore Harbour Frontferry ferry
    3. Take the bus from Resorts World Sentosa to Johor Bahrubus bus Ts8
    4. Take the train from Jb Sentral to Alor Setartrain train Ets
    5. Take the ferry from Kuala Kedah to Langkawi Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    41h 13m
    RM 309–691

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

Calendar44Weekly Planes
Duration3h 15mAverage Duration
TicketRM 243Cheapest 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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