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How to get fromPenang Sentral to Kuahby tram, ferry, bus, car ferry, plane, or train

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There are 4 ways to get from Penang Sentral to Kuah by tram, ferry, bus, car ferry, plane, or train

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  1. Tram, ferry

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    1. Take the tram from Butterworth to Alor Startram tram Padang Besar Line / ...
    2. Take the ferry from Kuala Kedah to Langkawi Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    4h 42m
    RM 37–86

  2. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Butterworth Bus Terminal to Kuala Perlisbus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Kuala Perlis to Langkawi Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    4h 59m
    RM 50–95

  3. Car ferry, fly

    1. Take the car ferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    2. Fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Langkawi International Airport (LGK)plane plane PEN - LGK
    3h 27m
    RM 139–657

  4. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Butterworth to Alor Setartrain train Butterworth
    2. Take the ferry from Kuala Kedah to Langkawi Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    4h 44m
    RM 60–99

Penang International Airport (PEN) to Langkawi International Airport (LGK) flights

Calendar40Weekly Planes
Duration37 minAverage Duration
TicketRM 90Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 186.3 km
  • Duration: 4h 42m

What companies run services between Penang Sentral, Malaysia and Kuah, Malaysia?

There is no direct connection from Penang Sentral to Kuah. However, you can take the vehicle to Alor Star, walk to Pekan Rabu, take the bus to Jeti Kuala Kedah, walk to Kuala Kedah, take the ferry to Langkawi Ferry Terminal, then take the taxi to Kuah. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Butterworth Bus Terminal to Kuah via Kuala Perlis, Kuala Perlis, and Langkawi Ferry Terminal in around 4h 59m.

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