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How to get fromLangkawi to Tanah Rataby ferry, train, taxi, bus or plane

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There are 7 ways to get from Langkawi to Tanah Rata by ferry, train, taxi, bus, or plane

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  1. Ferry, train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Langkawi Ferry Terminal to Kuala Kedahferry
    2. Take the train from Alor Star to TasektrainEts
    3. Take the taxi from Tasek to Tanah Ratataxi
    7h 47m
    RM 258–377

  2. 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 Cameron Highlandsbus
    12h 54m
    RM 63–97

  3. Ferry, bus via George Town

    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 Butterworth Bus Terminal to Tanah Rata Bus Terminalbus
    10h 11m
    RM 74–103

  4. Fly to Penang International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Langkawi International Airport (LGK) to Penang International Airport (PEN)planeLGK - PEN
    2. Take the bus from Penang Terminal Bas Sungai Nibong to Cameron Highlandsbus
    7h 4m
    RM 166–310

  5. 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 Butterworth Bus Terminal to Tanah Rata Bus Terminalbus
    10h 21m
    RM 74–111

  6. Fly to Ipoh, taxi

    1. Fly from Langkawi International Airport (LGK) to Ipoh (IPH)planeLGK - IPH
    2. Take the taxi from Ipoh (IPH) to Tanah Ratataxi
    5h 50m
    RM 610–1,177

  7. Fly to Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah, train, taxi

    1. Fly from Langkawi International Airport (LGK) to Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah (SZB)planeLGK - SZB
    2. Take the train from Sungai Buluh to Kampartrain
    3. Take the taxi from Kampar to Tanah Ratataxi
    5h 35m
    RM 379–661

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

Calendar41Weekly Planes
Duration37 minAverage Duration
TicketRM 93Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Langkawi to Tanah Rata. However, you can take the ferry to Kuala Kedah, walk to Kuala Kedah, take the bus to Alor Setar, walk to Alor Star, take the train to Tasek, then take the taxi to Tanah Rata. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Langkawi Ferry Terminal to Tanah Rata Bus Terminal via Kuala Perlis, Kuala Perlis, and Butterworth Bus Terminal in around 10h 11m.

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