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

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There are 3 ways to get from Medan to Langkawi 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 384–1,165

  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 38m
    RM 300–693

  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 46m
    RM 456–776

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

Calendar44Weekly Planes
Duration3h 10mAverage Duration
TicketRM 245Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 371.1 km
  • Duration: 7h 57m

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

There is no direct connection from Medan to Langkawi. 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 Langkawi. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Medan to Langkawi Ferry Terminal via Belawan, Tanjung Balai Karimun, Singapore Harbour Front, Resorts World Sentosa, Johor Bahru, Jb Sentral, Alor Setar, Pekan Rabu, Jeti Kuala Kedah, and Kuala Kedah in around 40h 38m.

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