What is the cheapest way to get from Langkawi Islands to Tanah Rata?

The cheapest way to get from Langkawi Islands to Tanah Rata is to ferry and train and bus which costs RM 65 - RM 120 and takes 10h 5m.

What is the fastest way to get from Langkawi Islands to Tanah Rata?

The fastest way to get from Langkawi Islands to Tanah Rata is to fly and bus which takes 6h 19m and costs RM 130 - RM 450.

How far is it from Langkawi Islands to Tanah Rata?

The distance between Langkawi Islands and Tanah Rata is 431 km.

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

The best way to get from Langkawi Islands to Tanah Rata without a car is to ferry and train and taxi which takes 7h 30m and costs RM 210 - RM 350.

How long does it take to get from Langkawi Islands to Tanah Rata?

It takes approximately 7h 30m to get from Langkawi Islands to Tanah Rata, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Tanah Rata?

There are 1007+ hotels available in Tanah Rata.

Langkawi Islands to Tanah Rata - 7 ways to travel via train, ferry, and taxi

There are 7 ways to get from Langkawi Islands 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
7h 30m
RM 214–342
Ferry, train, bus
cheapest
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 5m
RM 68–116
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 19m
RM 130–442
Ferry, bus via Sungai Petani
1. Take the ferry from Langkawi Ferry Terminal to Kuala Perlisferry
2. Take the bus from Kuala Perlis to Sungai Petanibus
3. Take the bus from Terminal UTC Ukir Square to (M1) Penang Sentralbus
4. Take the bus from Penang Sentral to Cameron Highlandsbus
11h 52m
RM 68–129
Ferry, bus
1. Take the ferry from Langkawi Ferry Terminal to Kuala Perlisferry
2. Take the bus from Kuala Perlis to Bagan Seraibus
3. Take the bus from Bagan Serai to Terminal Meru Rayabus
4. Take the bus from Terminal Meru Raya to Cameron Highlandsbus
11h 52m
RM 99–131
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 17m
RM 141–354
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 7m
RM 161–440

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

42Weekly Planes

38 minAverage Duration

RM 92Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Langkawi Islands to Tanah Rata.

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Distance: 431.2 km
Duration: 7h 30m

What companies run services between Langkawi Islands, Malaysia and Tanah Rata, Malaysia?

There is no direct connection from Langkawi Islands to Tanah Rata. However, you can take the ferry to Kuala Kedah, walk to Jeti Kuala Kedah, take the bus to Pekan Rabu, walk to Alor Star, take the train to Kampar, then take the taxi to Tanah Rata. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Langkawi Ferry Terminal to Cameron Highlands via Kuala Kedah, Jeti Kuala Kedah, Pekan Rabu, Alor Setar, Butterworth, and Penang Sentral in around 10h 5m.

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