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How to get fromMedan to Kuahby train, plane, ferry, or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Medan to Kuah by train, plane, ferry, or bus

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  1. Train, fly

    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 57m
    RM 404–1,165

  2. Ferry, bus, train

    cheapest
    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
    40h 41m
    RM 313–710

  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
    40h 49m
    RM 469–793

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

Calendar44Weekly Planes
Duration3h 21mAverage Duration
TicketRM 244Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 371.1 km
  • Duration: 7h 57m

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, Resorts World Sentosa, Johor Bahru, Jb Sentral, Alor Setar, Pekan Rabu, Jeti Kuala Kedah, Kuala Kedah, and Langkawi Ferry Terminal in around 40h 41m.

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