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How to get fromMedan to Langkawi Islandsby train, plane, ferry, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Medan to Langkawi Islands 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 27m
    RM 389–615

  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 33m
    RM 314–1,120

  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 447–737

  4. Ferry, bus via Sitiawan

    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 Concorde Shopping Centre to Terminal Lumutbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Lumut Bus Station to Kuala Perlisbus bus
    5. Take the ferry from Kuala Perlis to Langkawi Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    46h 12m
    RM 482–851

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

Calendar44Weekly Planes
Duration3h 15mAverage Duration
TicketRM 233Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 355.4 km
  • Duration: 7h 27m

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

There is no direct connection from Medan to Langkawi Islands. However, you can take the train to Kuala Namu, walk to Kuala-Namu-Airport-KNO airport, then fly to Langkawi International Airport (LGK). Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Medan to Langkawi Ferry Terminal via Belawan, Tanjung Balai Karimun, Singapore Harbour Front, Harbourfront Stn Exit A, Golden Mile Tower Singapore, Terminal Shahab Perdana Alor Setar, Terminal Shahab Perdana, Jeti Kuala Kedah, and Kuala Kedah in around 40h 46m.

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