There are 3 ways to get from Medan to Kuah by train, plane, ferry, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, fly
best- Take the train from Medan to Kuala Namutrain
- Fly from Kuala Namu International Airport (KNO) to Langkawi International Airport (LGK)plane KNO - LGK
8h 2mRM 269–535Ferry, bus
- Take the ferry from Belawan to Tanjung Balai Karimunferry
- Take the ferry from Tanjung Balai Karimun to Singapore Harbour Frontferry
- Take the bus from Golden Mile Tower Singapore to Terminal Shahab Perdana Alor Setarbus
- Take the ferry from Kuala Kedah to Langkawi Ferry Terminalferry
40h 8mRM 436–572Ferry, bus via Sitiawan
- Take the ferry from Belawan to Tanjung Balai Karimunferry
- Take the ferry from Tanjung Balai Karimun to Singapore Harbour Frontferry
- Take the bus from Concorde Shopping Centre to Terminal Lumutbus
- Take the bus from Lumut Bus Station to Kuala Perlisbus
- Take the ferry from Kuala Perlis to Langkawi Ferry Terminalferry
46h 16mRM 409–519
Kuala Namu International Airport (KNO) to Langkawi International Airport (LGK) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Medan to Kuah is to train and fly which costs RM 260 - RM 550 and takes 8h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Medan to Kuah is to train and fly which takes 8h 2m and costs RM 260 - RM 550.
The distance between Medan and Kuah is 371 km.
The best way to get from Medan to Kuah without a car is to ferry and bus which takes 40h 8m and costs RM 430 - RM 600.
It takes approximately 8h 2m to get from Medan to Kuah, including transfers.
Kuah is 1h ahead of Medan. It is currently 9:22 AM in Medan and 10:22 AM in Kuah.
There are 801+ hotels available in Kuah.
What companies run services between Medan, Indonesia and Kuah, Malaysia?
There is no direct connection from Medan to Kuah. However, you can take the train to Kuala Namu, walk to Kuala-Namu-Airport-KNO airport, fly to Langkawi International Airport (LGK), then take the taxi to Kuah. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Medan to Kuah via Belawan, Tanjung Balai Karimun, Singapore Harbour Front, Harbourfront Stn Exit A, Golden Mile Tower Singapore, Terminal Shahab Perdana Alor Setar, Terminal Shahab Perdana, Jeti Kuala Kedah, Kuala Kedah, and Langkawi Ferry Terminal in around 40h 8m.
- Website
- airasia.com
Flights from Kuala Namu International Airport to Langkawi International Airport via Kuala Lumpur
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 210–400
Flights from Kuala Namu International Airport to Langkawi International Airport via Penang
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 220–470
- Website
- malindoair.com
Flights from Kuala Namu International Airport to Langkawi International Airport via Kuala Lumpur
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- RM 220–600
- Website
- malaysiaairlines.com
Flights from Kuala Namu International Airport to Langkawi International Airport via Kuala Lumpur
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- RM 270–1,300
- Website
- singaporeair.com
Flights from Kuala Namu International Airport to Langkawi International Airport via Singapore Changi
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 55m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- RM 180–1,100
- info@railink.co.id
- Website
- railink.co.id
Train from Medan to Kuala Namu
- Ave. Duration
- 44 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- RM 9–16
- Schedules at
- railink.co.id
- Book at
- railink.co.id
- Phone
- +65 6396 5681
- CustomerService@starmartbus.com
- Website
- starmartbus.com
Bus from Golden Mile Tower Singapore to Terminal Shahab Perdana Alor Setar
- Ave. Duration
- 10h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 170–250
- Book at
- https://www.omio.com/companies/buses/starmart-express-7ne0r
- Website
- https://www.starmartbus.com/
- Phone
- +65 6392 3623
- Website
- goldencoach.com.sg
Bus from Concorde Shopping Centre to Terminal Lumut
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 30m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- RM 110–160
- Schedules at
- goldencoach.com.sg
- Book at
- goldencoach.com.sg
- Phone
- +60165217775
- kesatuanexpress@gmail.com
- Website
- easybook.com
Bus from Lumut Bus Station to Kuala Perlis
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- RM 35–50
- Schedules at
- easybook.com
- Book at
- easybook.com
- Phone
- +62 811-1621-162
- infopelni162@pelni.co.id
- Website
- facebook.com
Ferry from Belawan to Tanjung Balai Karimun
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 57m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- RM 65–80
- Schedules at
- pelni.co.id
- Economy Class
- RM 65–80
- Phone
- +65 6331 4123
- booking@sindoferry.com.sg
- Website
- sindoferry.com.sg
Ferry from Tanjung Balai Karimun to Singapore Harbour Front
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- RM 139
- Schedules at
- sindoferry.com.sg
- Book at
- sindoferry.com.sg
- Phone
- 04-966 5889
- Website
- langkawiferryline.com
Ferry from Kuala Kedah to Langkawi Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- RM 20–45
- Website
- https://www.langkawiferryline.com
- Adult (MyKad holder)
- RM 20
- Adult (Non MyKad)
- RM 45
Ferry from Kuala Perlis to Langkawi Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- RM 15–35
- Website
- https://www.langkawiferryline.com
- Adult (MyKad holder)
- RM 15
- Adult (Non MyKad)
- RM 35
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