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How to get fromSungai Petani to Kuahby tram, ferry, bus, car ferry, plane, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Sungai Petani 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 Sungai Petani to Alor Setartram tram Padang Besar Line
    2. Take the ferry from Kuala Kedah to Langkawi Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    4h 39m
    RM 37–82

  2. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Sungai Petani to Kuala Perlisbus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Kuala Perlis to Langkawi Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    4h 58m
    RM 53–86

  3. Tram, car ferry to Penang International Airport, fly

    1. Take the tram from Sungai Petani to Butterworthtram tram
    2. Take the carferry from Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminal to Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminalcarferry car ferry
    3. Fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Langkawi International Airport (LGK)plane plane PEN - LGK
    4h 23m
    RM 140–724

  4. Train, ferry

    1. Take the train from Sungai Petani to Alor Setartrain train Butterworth
    2. Take the ferry from Kuala Kedah to Langkawi Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    4h 41m
    RM 37–84

  5. Tram to Alor Setar, fly

    1. Take the tram from Sungai Petani to Anak Bukittram tram
    2. Fly from Alor Setar (AOR) to Langkawi International Airport (LGK)plane plane AOR - LGK
    5h 1m
    RM 352–1,193

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

Calendar40Weekly Planes
Duration37 minAverage Duration
TicketRM 92Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 128 km
  • Duration: 4h 39m

What companies run services between Sungai Petani, Malaysia and Kuah, Malaysia?

There is no direct connection from Sungai Petani to Kuah. However, you can take the vehicle to Alor Setar, walk to Alor Setar, take the bus to 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 Sungai Petani to Kuah via Kuala Perlis, Kuala Perlis, and Langkawi Ferry Terminal in around 4h 58m.

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