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 tram and bus which costs RM 70 - RM 150 and takes 10h 6m.

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 train and taxi which takes 5h 34m and costs RM 410 - RM 1200.

How far is it from Kuah to Tanah Rata?

The distance between Kuah and Tanah Rata is 427 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 7h 22m and costs RM 240 - RM 350.

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

It takes approximately 7h 22m to get from Kuah to Tanah Rata, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Tanah Rata?

There are 1034+ hotels available in Tanah Rata.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Kuah to Tanah Rata by ferry, train, taxi, tram, 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 Setar to Ipohtrain Ets
3. Take the taxi from Ipoh to Tanah Ratataxi
7h 22m
RM 241–343
Ferry, tram, bus
cheapest
1. Take the ferry from Langkawi Ferry Terminal to Kuala Kedahferry
2. Take the tram from Alor Setar to Butterworthtram
3. Take the bus from Penang Sentral to Cameron Highlandsbus
10h 6m
RM 72–141
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 171–749
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 8m
RM 95–153
Ferry, bus
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 bus from Penang Sentral to Cameron Highlandsbus
11h 5m
RM 95–166
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
6h 13m
RM 780–1,577
Fly to Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah, train, taxi
1. Fly from Langkawi International Airport (LGK) to Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah (SZB)plane LGK - SZB
2. Take the train from Sungai Buloh to Kampartrain
3. Take the taxi from Kampar to Tanah Ratataxi
5h 34m
RM 416–1,139
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 T2 to Bandar Tasik Selatantrain
3. Take the bus from Terminal Bersepadu Selatan to Tanah Rata Bus Terminalbus
8h 35m
RM 192–710

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

39Weekly Planes

37 minAverage Duration

RM 97Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Kuah to Tanah Rata.

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Distance: 427.3 km
Duration: 7h 22m

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 Jeti Kuala Kedah, take the bus to Pekan Rabu, walk to Alor Setar, take the train to Ipoh, then take the taxi to Tanah Rata. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Kuah to Cameron Highlands via Langkawi Ferry Terminal, Kuala Kedah, Jeti Kuala Kedah, Pekan Rabu, Alor Setar, Butterworth, and Penang Sentral in around 10h 6m.

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