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How to get fromTanah Rata to Langkawi Islandsby taxi, train, ferry, bus, tram, or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Tanah Rata to Langkawi Islands by taxi, train, ferry, bus, tram, or plane

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  1. Taxi, train, ferry

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Tanah Rata to Ipohtaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Ipoh to Alor Setartrain train Ets
    3. Take the ferry from Kuala Kedah to Langkawi Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    7h 48m
    RM 226–321

  2. Bus, tram, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Cameron Highlands to Penang Sentralbus bus
    2. Take the tram from Butterworth to Alor Setartram tram
    3. Take the ferry from Kuala Kedah to Langkawi Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    10h 28m
    RM 58–118

  3. Bus to Penang International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Tanah Rata Bus Terminal to Sungai Nibong Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Langkawi International Airport (LGK)plane plane PEN - LGK
    6h 20m
    RM 122–701

  4. Bus, train, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Cameron Highlands to Penang Sentralbus bus
    2. Take the train from Butterworth to Alor Setartrain train
    3. Take the ferry from Kuala Kedah to Langkawi Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    10h 32m
    RM 81–130

  5. Bus, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Cameron Highlands to Penang Sentralbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Butterworth Bus Terminal to Kuala Perlisbus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Kuala Perlis to Langkawi Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    10h 36m
    RM 72–138

  6. Bus to Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah, fly

    1. Take the bus from Tanah Rata Bus Terminal to KL Sentralbus bus
    2. Fly from Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah (SZB) to Langkawi International Airport (LGK)plane plane SZB - LGK
    7h 44m
    RM 193–896

  7. Bus, train to Kuala Lumpur International Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Tanah Rata Bus Terminal to KL Sentralbus bus
    2. Take the train from KL Sentral to Klia T2train train
    3. Fly from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Langkawi International Airport (LGK)plane plane KUL - LGK
    7h 59m
    RM 147–670

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

Calendar40Weekly Planes
Duration37 minAverage Duration
TicketRM 85Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 402.7 km
  • Duration: 7h 48m

What companies run services between Tanah Rata, Malaysia and Langkawi Islands, Malaysia?

There is no direct connection from Tanah Rata to Langkawi Islands. However, you can take the taxi to Ipoh, take the train to Alor Setar, walk to Alor Setar, take the bus to Kuala Kedah, walk to Kuala Kedah, then take the ferry to Langkawi Ferry Terminal. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cameron Highlands to Langkawi Ferry Terminal via Penang Sentral, Butterworth, Alor Setar, Alor Setar, Kuala Kedah, and Kuala Kedah in around 10h 28m.

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