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How to get fromTaiping to Langkawi Islandsby train, ferry, bus, car ferry, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Taiping to Langkawi Islands by train, ferry, bus, car ferry, or plane

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  1. Train, ferry

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    1. Take the train from Taiping to Bukit Mertajamtrain train
    2. Take the train from Bukit Mertajam to Alor Setartrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Kuala Kedah to Langkawi Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    6h 2m
    RM 46–107

  2. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Terminal Taiping to Terminal Bas Shahab Perdana Alor Setarbus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Kuala Kedah to Langkawi Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    8h 10m
    RM 63–105

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

    1. Take the train from Taiping to Butterworthtrain train
    2. Take the car ferry 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 37m
    RM 101–635

  4. Bus, ferry via George Town

    1. Take the bus from Kamunting to Parit Buntarbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Hentian Raya Parit Buntar to (M1) Penang Sentralbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Butterworth Bus Terminal to Kuala Perlisbus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Kuala Perlis to Langkawi Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    9h 24m
    RM 51–110

  5. Train to Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah, fly

    1. Take the train from Taiping to Sungai Buluhtrain train
    2. Fly from Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah (SZB) to Langkawi International Airport (LGK)plane plane SZB - LGK
    5h 38m
    RM 229–943

Taiping to Langkawi Islands by train, foot, bus, and ferry

Calendar28Weekly Services
Duration6h 2mAverage Duration
TicketRM 46Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 246.2 km
  • Duration: 6h 2m

What companies run services between Taiping, Malaysia and Langkawi Islands, Malaysia?

There is no direct connection from Taiping to Langkawi Islands. However, you can take the train to Bukit Mertajam, take the train to Alor Setar, walk to Pekan Rabu, take the bus to Jeti Kuala Kedah, walk to Kuala Kedah, then take the ferry to Langkawi Ferry Terminal. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Terminal Taiping to Langkawi Ferry Terminal via Terminal Bas Shahab Perdana Alor Setar, Terminal Shahab Perdana, Jeti Kuala Kedah, and Kuala Kedah in around 8h 10m.

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