There are 3 ways to get from Kuah to Kulim by plane, bus, taxi, ferry, or tram
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly, bus, taxi
best- Fly from Langkawi International Airport (LGK) to Penang International Airport (PEN)LGK - PEN
- Take the bus from Sungai Nibong Bus Terminal to Bukit Mertajam
- Take the taxi from Bukit Mertajam to Kulim
3h 4mRM 193–410Ferry, bus
cheapest- Take the ferry from Langkawi Ferry Terminal to Kuala Perlis
- Take the bus from Kuala Perlis to Kulim
5h 23mRM 69–89Ferry, tram, bus
- Take the ferry from Langkawi Ferry Terminal to Kuala Kedah
- Take the tram from Alor Star to Sungai Petani
- Take the bus from Sungai Petani to Kulim
5h 56mRM 71–110
Langkawi International Airport (LGK) to Penang International Airport (PEN) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kuah to Kulim is to ferry and bus which costs RM 65 - RM 90 and takes 5h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Kuah to Kulim is to fly and bus and taxi which takes 3h 4m and costs RM 190 - RM 410.
The distance between Kuah and Kulim is 191 km.
The best way to get from Kuah to Kulim without a car is to ferry and bus which takes 5h 23m and costs RM 65 - RM 90.
It takes approximately 3h 4m to get from Kuah to Kulim, including transfers.
There are 703+ hotels available in Kulim.
What companies run services between Kuah, Malaysia and Kulim, Malaysia?
There is no direct connection from Kuah to Kulim. However, you can take the taxi to Langkawi International Airport (LGK) airport, fly to Penang International Airport (PEN), walk to Penang Airport, take the line 102 bus to Terminal Sungai Nibong, walk to Sungai Nibong Bus Terminal, take the bus to Bukit Mertajam, then take the taxi to Kulim. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Kuah to Kulim via Langkawi Ferry Terminal, Kuala Perlis, and Kuala Perlis in around 5h 23m.
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- Website
- airasia.com
Flights from Langkawi International Airport to Penang International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 95–210
- Website
- fireflyz.com.my
Flights from Langkawi International Airport to Penang International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 95–160
- Website
- flydubai.com
Flights from Langkawi International Airport to Penang International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 1,300–4,500
- Phone
- +603 - 9779 1200
- callcenter@ktmb.com.my
- Website
- ktmb.com.my
Tram from Alor Star to Sungai Petani
- Ave. Duration
- 33 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 6–21
- Website
- https://www.ktmb.com.my
- Express Economy
- RM 15–21
- Shuttle
- RM 6–18
- Express First
- RM 16–21
- Phone
- 04-3312966
- Website
- easybook.com
Bus from Sungai Nibong Bus Terminal to Bukit Mertajam
- Ave. Duration
- 17 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- RM 27–120
- Book at
- https://www.omio.com/companies/buses/grassland-coach-bzbzv
- Website
- saniexpress.com.my
Bus from Kuala Perlis to Kulim
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 9m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 34–38
- Website
- https://saniexpress.com.my/
- Schedules at
- https://saniexpress.com.my/
Bus from Sungai Petani to Kulim
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 23–26
- Website
- https://saniexpress.com.my/
- Schedules at
- https://saniexpress.com.my/
- Phone
- 04-966 5889
- Website
- langkawiferryline.com
Ferry from Langkawi Ferry Terminal to Kuala Perlis
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- RM 21–35
- Website
- https://www.langkawiferryline.com
- Adult (MyKad holder)
- RM 21
- Adult (Non MyKad)
- RM 35
Ferry from Langkawi Ferry Terminal to Kuala Kedah
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- RM 27–45
- Website
- https://www.langkawiferryline.com
- Adult (MyKad holder)
- RM 27
- Adult (Non MyKad)
- RM 45
- Ave. Duration
- 14 min
- Estimated price
- RM 30–40
Sunshine Radio Taxi
- Phone
- +604 642 5961
- Website
- penang-traveltips.com
Speedy Taxi
- Phone
- +60124929204
- Website
- penang-taxis.blogspot.com
Penang Taxi Drivers Association
- Phone
- +604 262 5721
- Website
- penang-traveltips.com
Grab Taxi
- Website
- grab.com
Taxi service Batu Kawan
- Phone
- +60 12-579 9765
Public Transport Cooperative
- Phone
- +60 5-716 0733
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