There are 3 ways to get from Medan to Kuah by train, plane, ferry, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, fly
best- Take the train from Medan to Kuala Namutrain
- Fly from Kuala Namu International Airport (KNO) to Langkawi International Airport (LGK)plane KNO - LGK
7h 42mRM 399–765Ferry, bus, train
cheapest- Take the ferry from Belawan to Tanjung Balai Karimunferry
- Take the ferry from Tanjung Balai Karimun to Singapore Harbour Frontferry
- Take the bus from Resorts World Sentosa to Johor Bahrubus Ts8
- Take the train from Jb Sentral to Alor Setartrain Ets
- Take the ferry from Kuala Kedah to Langkawi Ferry Terminalferry
40h 41mRM 315–711Ferry, bus
- Take the ferry from Belawan to Tanjung Balai Karimunferry
- Take the ferry from Tanjung Balai Karimun to Singapore Harbour Frontferry
- Take the bus from Golden Mile Tower Singapore to Terminal Shahab Perdana Alor Setarbus
- Take the ferry from Kuala Kedah to Langkawi Ferry Terminalferry
40h 49mRM 460–764
Kuala Namu International Airport (KNO) to Langkawi International Airport (LGK) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Medan to Kuah is to ferry and bus and train which costs RM 310 - RM 750 and takes 40h 41m.
The fastest way to get from Medan to Kuah is to train and fly which takes 7h 42m and costs RM 390 - RM 800.
The distance between Medan and Kuah is 371 km.
The best way to get from Medan to Kuah without a car is to ferry and bus and train which takes 40h 41m and costs RM 310 - RM 750.
It takes approximately 7h 42m to get from Medan to Kuah, including transfers.
Kuah is 1h ahead of Medan. It is currently 9:21 AM in Medan and 10:21 AM in Kuah.
There are 837+ hotels available in Kuah.
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.
- Website
- airasia.com
Flights from Kuala Namu International Airport to Langkawi International Airport via Kuala Lumpur
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 2m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 260–1,200
Flights from Kuala Namu International Airport to Langkawi International Airport via Penang
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 210–1,300
- [email protected]
- Website
- railink.co.id
Train from Medan to Kuala Namu
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 9–15
- Schedules at
- railink.co.id
- Book at
- reservation.railink.co.id
- Phone
- +65 6295 9009
- [email protected]
- Website
- transtar.travel
Bus from Resorts World Sentosa to Johor Bahru
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 16–70
- Schedules at
- transtar.travel
- Phone
- +62 811-1621-162
- [email protected]
- Website
- facebook.com
Ferry from Belawan to Tanjung Balai Karimun
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 57m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 65–80
- Schedules at
- pelni.co.id
- Economy Class
- RM 65–80
Ferry from Belawan to Tanjung Balai Karimun
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 57m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 65–80
- Schedules at
- pelni.co.id
- Economy Class
- RM 65–80
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