What is the cheapest way to get from Kuah to Taiping?

The cheapest way to get from Kuah to Taiping is to ferry and train via Kangar which costs RM 50 - RM 130 and takes 6h 16m.

What is the fastest way to get from Kuah to Taiping?

The fastest way to get from Kuah to Taiping is to fly and car ferry and tram which takes 4h 53m and costs RM 140 - RM 470.

How far is it from Kuah to Taiping?

The distance between Kuah and Taiping is 231 km.

How do I travel from Kuah to Taiping without a car?

The best way to get from Kuah to Taiping without a car is to ferry and train which takes 5h 40m and costs RM 50 - RM 120.

How long does it take to get from Kuah to Taiping?

It takes approximately 5h 40m to get from Kuah to Taiping, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Taiping?

There are 291+ hotels available in Taiping.

Kuah to Taiping - 6 ways to travel via train, ferry, bus, plane, and car ferry

There are 6 ways to get from Kuah to Taiping by ferry, train, bus, plane, car 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.

Ferry, train
best
1. Take the ferry from Langkawi Ferry Terminal to Kuala Kedahferry
2. Take the train from Alor Star to Taipingtrain Ets
5h 40m
RM 54–113
Ferry, train via Kangar
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Langkawi Ferry Terminal to Kuala Perlisferry
2. Take the train from Arau to Taipingtrain Ets
6h 16m
RM 52–122
Ferry, bus
1. Take the ferry from Langkawi Ferry Terminal to Kuala Perlisferry
2. Take the bus from Kuala Perlis to Kamuntingbus
7h 53m
RM 72–102
Fly to Penang International Airport, car ferry, tram
1. Fly from Langkawi International Airport (LGK) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane LGK - PEN
2. Take the car ferry from Raja Tun Uda Ferry Terminal to Sultan Abdul Halim Ferry Terminalcarferry
3. Take the tram from Butterworth to Taipingtram
4h 53m
RM 143–470
Ferry, bus, tram
1. Take the ferry from Langkawi Ferry Terminal to Kuala Perlisferry
2. Take the bus from Kuala Perlis to Butterworth Bus Terminalbus
3. Take the tram from Butterworth to Taipingtram
9h 8m
RM 56–103
Fly to Alor Setar, train
1. Fly from Langkawi International Airport (LGK) to Alor Setar (AOR)plane LGK - AOR
2. Take the train from Anak Bukit to Taipingtrain
6h 8m
RM 308–616

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

42Weekly Planes

38 minAverage Duration

RM 92Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 230.6 km
Duration: 5h 40m

What companies run services between Kuah, Malaysia and Taiping, Malaysia?

There is no direct connection from Kuah to Taiping. However, you can take the taxi to Langkawi Ferry Terminal, take the ferry to Kuala Kedah, walk to Kuala Kedah, take the bus to Alor Setar, walk to Alor Star, then take the train to Taiping. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Kuah to Taiping via Langkawi Ferry Terminal, Kuala Perlis, Kuala Perlis, Kangar, Arau Station Bus Stop, and Arau in around 6h 16m.

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