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

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

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  1. Ferry, train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Langkawi Ferry Terminal to Kuala Kedahferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Alor Setar to Ipohtrain train Ets
    3. Take the taxi from Ipoh to Tanah Ratataxi taxi
    7h 50m
    RM 228–327

  2. Ferry, tram, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the ferry from Langkawi Ferry Terminal to Kuala Kedahferry ferry
    2. Take the tram from Alor Setar to Butterworthtram tram
    3. Take the bus from Penang Sentral to Cameron Highlandsbus bus
    10h 33m
    RM 59–125

  3. Fly to Penang International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Langkawi International Airport (LGK) to Penang International Airport (PEN)plane plane LGK - PEN
    2. Take the bus from Sungai Nibong Bus Terminal to Tanah Rata Bus Terminalbus bus
    6h 34m
    RM 161–749

  4. Ferry, train, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Langkawi Ferry Terminal to Kuala Kedahferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Alor Setar to Butterworthtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Penang Sentral to Cameron Highlandsbus bus
    10h 36m
    RM 82–137

  5. Ferry, bus

    1. Take the ferry from Langkawi Ferry Terminal to Kuala Perlisferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Kuala Perlis to Butterworth Bus Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Penang Sentral to Cameron Highlandsbus bus
    11h 2m
    RM 80–150

  6. Fly to Ipoh, taxi

    1. Fly from Langkawi International Airport (LGK) to Ipoh (IPH)plane plane LGK - IPH
    2. Take the taxi from Ipoh-Airport-IPH to Tanah Ratataxi taxi
    6h 13m
    RM 780–1,677

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

    1. Fly from Langkawi International Airport (LGK) to Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah (SZB)plane plane LGK - SZB
    2. Take the train from Sungai Buloh to Kampartrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Kampar to Tanah Ratataxi taxi
    5h 34m
    RM 376–1,139

  8. Fly to Kuala Lumpur International Airport, train, bus

    1. Fly from Langkawi International Airport (LGK) to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL)plane plane LGK - KUL
    2. Take the train from Klia T2 to Bandar Tasik Selatantrain train
    3. Take the bus from Terminal Bersepadu Selatan to Tanah Rata Bus Terminalbus bus
    8h 35m
    RM 182–710

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

Calendar40Weekly Planes
Duration37 minAverage Duration
TicketRM 85Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 403.1 km
  • Duration: 7h 50m

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 Setar, take the train to Ipoh, then take the taxi to Tanah Rata. Alternatively, you can take a ferry from Langkawi Ferry Terminal to Cameron Highlands via Kuala Kedah, Kuala Kedah, Alor Setar, Alor Setar, Butterworth, and Penang Sentral in around 10h 33m.

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