What is the cheapest way to get from Kuah to Tanah Rata?

The cheapest way to get from Kuah to Tanah Rata is to ferry and bus via George Town which costs RM 85 - RM 120 and takes 10h 14m.

What is the fastest way to get from Kuah to Tanah Rata?

The fastest way to get from Kuah to Tanah Rata is to fly and taxi which takes 5h 44m and costs RM 600 - RM 1100.

How far is it from Kuah to Tanah Rata?

The distance between Kuah and Tanah Rata is 413 km.

How do I travel from Kuah to Tanah Rata without a car?

The best way to get from Kuah to Tanah Rata without a car is to ferry and train and taxi which takes 8h 3m and costs RM 230 - RM 360.

How long does it take to get from Kuah to Tanah Rata?

It takes approximately 8h 3m to get from Kuah to Tanah Rata, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Tanah Rata?

There are 979+ hotels available in Tanah Rata.

Kuah to Tanah Rata - 8 ways to travel via train, ferry, taxi, bus, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Kuah to Tanah Rata by ferry, train, taxi, bus, or plane

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, taxi
best
1. Take the ferry from Langkawi Ferry Terminal to Kuala Kedahferry
2. Take the train from Alor Star to Kampartrain Ets
3. Take the taxi from Kampar to Tanah Ratataxi
8h 3m
RM 234–358
Ferry, bus
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Langkawi Ferry Terminal to Kuala Perlisferry
2. Take the bus from Kuala Perlis to Terminal Meru Rayabus
3. Take the bus from Terminal Meru Raya to Tanah Rata Bus Terminalbus
12h 27m
RM 83–118
Ferry, bus via George Town
1. Take the ferry from Langkawi Ferry Terminal to Kuala Perlisferry
2. Take the bus from Kuala Perlis to Sungai Nibong Bus Terminalbus
3. Take the bus from Sungai Nibong Bus Terminal to Tanah Rata Bus Terminalbus
10h 14m
RM 88–119
Fly to Penang International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Langkawi International Airport (LGK) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane LGK - PEN
2. Take the bus from Sungai Nibong Bus Terminal to Tanah Rata Bus Terminalbus
6h 34m
RM 166–380
Ferry, train, bus
1. Take the ferry from Langkawi Ferry Terminal to Kuala Kedahferry
2. Take the train from Alor Setar to Butterworthtrain
3. Take the bus from Penang Sentral to Cameron Highlandsbus
10h 39m
RM 88–132
Fly to Ipoh, taxi
1. Fly from Langkawi International Airport (LGK) to Ipoh (IPH)plane LGK - IPH
2. Take the taxi from Ipoh-Airport-IPH to Tanah Ratataxi
5h 44m
RM 620–1,077
Fly to Kuala Lumpur International Airport, train, bus
1. Fly from Langkawi International Airport (LGK) to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)plane LGK - KUL
2. Take the train from Klia T1 to Bandar Tasik Selatantrain
3. Take the bus from Terminal Bersepadu Selatan to Tanah Rata Bus Terminalbus
7h 33m
RM 193–402
Fly to Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah, bus
1. Fly from Langkawi International Airport (LGK) to Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah (SZB)plane LGK - SZB
2. Take the bus from Terminal Bersepadu Selatan to Tanah Rata Bus Terminalbus
8h 22m
RM 218–505

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

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37 minAverage Duration

RM 92Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Kuah to Tanah Rata.

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Distance: 413.4 km
Duration: 8h 3m

What companies run services between Kuah, Malaysia and Tanah Rata, Malaysia?

There is no direct connection from Kuah to Tanah Rata. 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, take the train to Kampar, then take the taxi to Tanah Rata. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Kuah to Tanah Rata Bus Terminal via Langkawi Ferry Terminal, Kuala Perlis, Kuala Perlis, and Sungai Nibong Bus Terminal in around 10h 14m.

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