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 bus which costs RM 80 - RM 140 and takes 11h 2m.

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 6h 14m and costs RM 750 - RM 1600.

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 190 - RM 300.

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 1030+ hotels available in Tanah Rata.

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

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Langkawi to Tanah Rata

Rome2Rio compared 8 ways to get from Langkawi to Tanah Rata. The best route is Ferry, train, taxi, a distance of 267.275 km.

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 198–297
Ferry, bus
cheapest
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 Penang Sentral to Cameron Highlandsbus
11h 2m
RM 80–140
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 Penang Sentral to Cameron Highlandsbus
10h 36m
RM 82–137
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 166–469
Ferry, bus via Bagan Serai
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 81–152
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
6h 14m
RM 780–1,577
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 32m
RM 274–852
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 T2 to Bandar Tasik Selatantrain
3. Take the bus from Terminal Bersepadu Selatan to Tanah Rata Bus Terminalbus
8h 40m
RM 192–550

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

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39 minAverage Duration

RM 86Cheapest Price

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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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