What is the cheapest way to get from George Town to Kuah?

The cheapest way to get from George Town to Kuah is to car ferry and tram and ferry which costs RM 35 - RM 90 and takes 6h 11m.

What is the fastest way to get from George Town to Kuah?

The fastest way to get from George Town to Kuah is to fly which takes 2h 44m and costs RM 120 - RM 550.

Is there a direct bus between George Town and Kuah?

No, there is no direct bus from George Town to Kuah. However, there are services departing from Komtar Bus Terminal and arriving at Kuah Jetty Langkawi via Hat Yai Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 23m.

How far is it from George Town to Kuah?

The distance between George Town and Kuah is 172 km.

How do I travel from George Town to Kuah without a car?

The best way to get from George Town to Kuah without a car is to car ferry and tram and ferry which takes 6h 11m and costs RM 35 - RM 90.

How long does it take to get from George Town to Kuah?

It takes approximately 2h 44m to get from George Town to Kuah, including transfers.

Where do I catch the George Town to Kuah bus from?

George Town to Kuah bus services, operated by New Asian Travel, depart from Komtar Bus Terminal station.

Bus or fly from George Town to Kuah?

The best way to get from George Town to Kuah is to fly which takes 2h 44m and costs RM 120 - RM 550. Alternatively, you can Mini Van and bus, which costs RM 430 - RM 490 and takes 8h 23m.

Where does the George Town to Kuah bus arrive?

George Town to Kuah bus services, operated by New Asian Travel, arrive at Hat Yai station.

Where can I stay near Kuah?

There are 832+ hotels available in Kuah.

George Town to Kuah - 5 ways to travel via plane, car ferry, tram, and ferry

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There are 5 ways to get from George Town to Kuah by plane, car ferry, tram, ferry, or bus

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Langkawi International Airport (LGK)plane PEN - LGK
2h 44m
RM 123–535
Car ferry, tram, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the carferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry
2. Take the tram from Butterworth to Alor Setartram
3. Take the ferry from Kuala Kedah to Langkawi Ferry Terminalferry
6h 11m
RM 39–89
Car ferry, bus, ferry
1. Take the carferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry
2. Take the bus from Butterworth Bus Terminal to Kuala Perlisbus
3. Take the ferry from Kuala Perlis to Langkawi Ferry Terminalferry
6h 25m
RM 53–109
Bus, tram, ferry
1. Take the bus from Penang Komtar to Penang Sentral Butterworth Bus Terminalbus
2. Take the tram from Butterworth to Alor Setartram
3. Take the ferry from Kuala Kedah to Langkawi Ferry Terminalferry
6h 27m
RM 49–103
Mini Van, bus
1. Take the bus from Komtar Bus Terminal to Hat Yaibus
2. Take the bus from Hat Yai Bus Station to Kuah Jetty Langkawibus Hat Yai Bus Station - Kuah Jetty Langkawi
8h 23m
RM 434–482

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

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37 minAverage Duration

RM 78Cheapest Price

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Distance: 172.3 km
Duration: 2h 44m

What companies run services between George Town, Malaysia and Kuah, Malaysia?

AirAsia and Firefly fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Langkawi International Airport (LGK) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Komtar Bus Terminal to Kuah via Hat Yai Bus Station and Kuah Jetty Langkawi in around 8h 23m.

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