There are 4 ways to get from Kulim to Kuah by tram, ferry, bus, taxi, plane, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Tram, ferry
best- Take the tram from Bukit Mertajam to Alor Startram Padang Besar Line
- Take the ferry from Kuala Kedah to Langkawi Ferry Terminalferry
4h 48mRM 81–135Bus, ferry
- Take the bus from Sungai Petani to Kuala Perlisbus
- Take the ferry from Kuala Perlis to Langkawi Ferry Terminalferry
6h 30mRM 91–147Taxi, bus, fly
- Take the taxi from Kulim to Bukit Mertajamtaxi
- Take the bus from Bukit Mertajam to Sungai Nibong Bus Terminalbus
- Fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Langkawi International Airport (LGK)plane PEN - LGK
3h 9mRM 190–552Train, ferry
- Take the train from Bukit Mertajam to Alor Setartrain Butterworth
- Take the ferry from Kuala Kedah to Langkawi Ferry Terminalferry
4h 50mRM 82–121
Penang International Airport (PEN) to Langkawi International Airport (LGK) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kulim to Kuah is to train and ferry which costs RM 80 - RM 130 and takes 4h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Kulim to Kuah is to taxi and bus and fly which takes 3h 9m and costs RM 190 - RM 550.
The distance between Kulim and Kuah is 193 km.
The best way to get from Kulim to Kuah without a car is to tram and ferry which takes 4h 48m and costs RM 80 - RM 140.
It takes approximately 4h 48m to get from Kulim to Kuah, including transfers.
There are 801+ hotels available in Kuah.
What companies run services between Kulim, Malaysia and Kuah, Malaysia?
There is no direct connection from Kulim to Kuah. However, you can take the taxi to Bukit Mertajam, take the vehicle to Alor Star, walk to Pekan Rabu, take the bus to Jeti Kuala Kedah, walk to Kuala Kedah, take the ferry to Langkawi Ferry Terminal, then take the taxi to Kuah. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Kulim to Kuah via Tasek Gelugor, Sungai Petani, Sungai Petani, Kuala Perlis, Kuala Perlis, and Langkawi Ferry Terminal in around 6h 30m.
- Website
- airasia.com
Flights from Penang International Airport to Langkawi International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 90–300
- Website
- fireflyz.com.my
Flights from Penang International Airport to Langkawi International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 95–320
- Website
- flydubai.com
Flights from Penang International Airport to Langkawi International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- RM 1,000–4,300
- Phone
- +603 - 9779 1200
- callcenter@ktmb.com.my
- Website
- ktmb.com.my
Tram from Bukit Mertajam to Alor Star
- Ave. Duration
- 56 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 10–29
- Website
- https://www.ktmb.com.my
- Express Economy
- RM 16–23
- Shuttle
- RM 10–29
- Express First
- RM 21–27
- Phone
- +603 - 9779 1200
- callcenter@ktmb.com.my
- Website
- ktmb.com.my
Train from Bukit Mertajam to Alor Setar
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 10–13
- Website
- https://www.ktmb.com.my/Komuter.html
- Phone
- +60165217775
- kesatuanexpress@gmail.com
- Website
- easybook.com
Bus from Sungai Petani to Kuala Perlis
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 46m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- RM 15–21
- Schedules at
- easybook.com
- Book at
- easybook.com
- Phone
- 04-3312966
- Website
- easybook.com
Bus from Bukit Mertajam to Sungai Nibong Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 18 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- RM 26–110
- Website
- https://www.easybook.com/en-sg/bus/operator/supernice-grassland
- Book at
- https://www.easybook.com/bus/booking/malaccanovotelmelaka-to-goldenmilecomplex
- Phone
- 04-966 5889
- Website
- langkawiferryline.com
Ferry from Kuala Kedah to Langkawi Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- RM 20–45
- Website
- https://www.langkawiferryline.com
- Adult (MyKad holder)
- RM 20
- Adult (Non MyKad)
- RM 45
Ferry from Kuala Perlis to Langkawi Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- RM 15–35
- Website
- https://www.langkawiferryline.com
- Adult (MyKad holder)
- RM 15
- Adult (Non MyKad)
- RM 35
- Ave. Duration
- 15 min
- Estimated price
- RM 30–40
Taxi service Batu Kawan
- Phone
- +60 12-579 9765
Public Transport Cooperative
- Phone
- +60 5-716 0733
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
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