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

The cheapest way to get from Langkawi to Tanah Rata is to ferry and train and bus which costs RM 65 - RM 120 and takes 10h 36m.

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

The fastest way to get from Langkawi to Tanah Rata is to fly and taxi which takes 5h 44m and costs RM 600 - RM 1200.

How far is it from Langkawi to Tanah Rata?

The distance between Langkawi and Tanah Rata is 410 km.

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

The best way to get from Langkawi to Tanah Rata without a car is to ferry and train and taxi which takes 8h and costs RM 210 - RM 350.

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

It takes approximately 8h to get from Langkawi to Tanah Rata, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Tanah Rata?

There are 1007+ hotels available in Tanah Rata.

Langkawi to Tanah Rata - 8 ways to travel via train, ferry, taxi, bus

There are 8 ways to get from Langkawi 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
8h
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 36m
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 34m
RM 166–490
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 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
5h 44m
RM 630–1,127
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 33m
RM 178–402
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 59m
RM 349–701

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 to Tanah Rata.

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Distance: 410.2 km
Duration: 8h

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 Kampar, 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 36m.

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