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

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There are 6 ways to get from Tanah Rata to Langkawi Islands by bus, train, ferry, plane, or tram

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  1. Bus, train, ferry

    best
    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

  2. Bus, tram, ferry

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Cameron Highlands to Penang Sentralbus bus
    2. Take the tram from Butterworth to Alor Startram tram
    3. Take the ferry from Kuala Kedah to Langkawi Ferry Terminalferry ferry
    10h 50m
    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 132–541

  4. 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 71–133

  5. 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 27m
    RM 253–896

  6. 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 157–595

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

Calendar40Weekly Planes
Duration37 minAverage Duration
TicketRM 87Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 401.2 km
  • Duration: 10h 32m

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 bus to Penang Sentral, walk to Butterworth, 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 the bus to Sungai Nibong Bus Terminal, walk to Terminal Sungai Nibong, take the line 102 bus to Penang Airport, walk to Penang International Airport (PEN) airport, then fly to Langkawi International Airport (LGK).

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