What is the cheapest way to get from Medan to Kuah?

The cheapest way to get from Medan to Kuah is to train and fly which costs RM 280 - RM 470 and takes 8h 2m.

What is the fastest way to get from Medan to Kuah?

The fastest way to get from Medan to Kuah is to train and fly which takes 8h 2m and costs RM 280 - RM 470.

How far is it from Medan to Kuah?

The distance between Medan and Kuah is 371 km.

How do I travel from Medan to Kuah without a car?

The best way to get from Medan to Kuah without a car is to ferry and bus which takes 40h 12m and costs RM 310 - RM 400.

How long does it take to get from Medan to Kuah?

It takes approximately 8h 2m to get from Medan to Kuah, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Medan and Kuah?

Kuah is 1h ahead of Medan. It is currently 11:02 AM in Medan and 12:02 PM in Kuah.

Where can I stay near Kuah?

There are 790+ hotels available in Kuah.

Medan to Kuah - 4 ways to travel via train, plane, ferry, and bus

There are 4 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 to Langkawi International Airport
best
1. Take the train from Medan to Kuala Namutrain
2. Fly from Kuala Namu International Airport (KNO) to Langkawi International Airport (LGK)plane KNO - LGK
8h 2m
RM 289–465
Train, fly to Alor Setar, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the train from Medan to Kuala Namutrain
2. Fly from Kuala Namu International Airport (KNO) to Alor Setar (AOR)plane KNO - AOR
3. Take the ferry from Kuala Kedah to Langkawi Ferry Terminalferry
11h 16m
RM 209–766
Ferry, bus
1. Take the ferry from Belawan to Tanjung Balai Karimunferry
2. Take the ferry from Tanjung Balai Karimun to Singapore Harbour Frontferry
3. Take the bus from Golden Mile Tower Singapore to Terminal Shahab Perdana Alor Setarbus
4. Take the ferry from Kuala Kedah to Langkawi Ferry Terminalferry
40h 12m
RM 316–400
Ferry, bus via Sitiawan
1. Take the ferry from Belawan to Tanjung Balai Karimunferry
2. Take the ferry from Tanjung Balai Karimun to Singapore Harbour Frontferry
3. Take the bus from Concorde Shopping Centre to Terminal Lumutbus
4. Take the bus from Lumut Bus Station to Kuala Perlisbus
5. Take the ferry from Kuala Perlis to Langkawi Ferry Terminalferry
46h 16m
RM 417–535

Kuala Namu International Airport (KNO) to Langkawi International Airport (LGK) flights

47Weekly Planes

4h 16mAverage Duration

RM 199Cheapest Price

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Distance: 371.1 km
Duration: 8h 2m

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 Bas Shahab Perdana Alor Setar, Kuala Kedah, Kuala Kedah, and Langkawi Ferry Terminal in around 40h 12m.

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