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

The cheapest way to get from Tanah Rata to Kuah is to bus and ferry via Alor Setar which costs RM 70 - RM 120 and takes 12h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from Tanah Rata to Kuah is to bus and fly which takes 6h 35m and costs RM 160 - RM 460.

How far is it from Tanah Rata to Kuah?

The distance between Tanah Rata and Kuah is 403 km.

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

The best way to get from Tanah Rata to Kuah without a car is to bus and tram and ferry which takes 10h 33m and costs RM 70 - RM 140.

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

It takes approximately 10h 33m to get from Tanah Rata to Kuah, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Kuah?

There are 812+ hotels available in Kuah.

Tanah Rata to Kuah - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, tram, ferry, and taxi

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus, tram, ferry
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1. Take the bus from Cameron Highlands to Penang Sentralbus
2. Take the tram from Butterworth to Alor Startram
3. Take the ferry from Kuala Kedah to Langkawi Ferry Terminalferry
10h 33m
RM 71–135
Taxi to Ipoh, fly
1. Take the taxi from Tanah Rata to Ipoh-Airport-IPHtaxi
2. Fly from Ipoh (IPH) to Langkawi International Airport (LGK)plane IPH - LGK
17h 59m
RM 780–1,574
Bus, train, ferry
1. Take the bus from Cameron Highlands to Penang Sentralbus
2. Take the train from Butterworth to Alor Setartrain
3. Take the ferry from Kuala Kedah to Langkawi Ferry Terminalferry
10h 35m
RM 94–147
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Cameron Highlands to Penang Sentralbus
2. Take the bus from Butterworth Bus Terminal to Kuala Perlisbus
3. Take the ferry from Kuala Perlis to Langkawi Ferry Terminalferry
10h 39m
RM 84–150
Bus, ferry via Alor Setar
1. Take the bus from Cameron Highlands to Penang Sentralbus
2. Take the bus from Stesen Bas Sg Petani to Pekan Rabubus K50
3. Take the ferry from Kuala Kedah to Langkawi Ferry Terminalferry
12h 26m
RM 74–120
Bus to Penang International Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Tanah Rata Bus Terminal to Sungai Nibong Bus Terminalbus
2. Fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Langkawi International Airport (LGK)plane PEN - LGK
6h 35m
RM 167–451
Bus, train to Kuala Lumpur International Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Tanah Rata Bus Terminal to KL Sentralbus
2. Take the train from KL Sentral to Klia T1train
3. Fly from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Langkawi International Airport (LGK)plane KUL - LGK
7h 13m
RM 236–537
Bus to Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah, fly
1. Take the bus from Tanah Rata Bus Terminal to KL Sentralbus
2. Fly from Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah (SZB) to Langkawi International Airport (LGK)plane SZB - LGK
7h 59m
RM 273–846

Ipoh (IPH) to Langkawi International Airport (LGK) flights

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19h 43mAverage Duration

RM 567Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 403.1 km
Duration: 10h 33m

What companies run services between Tanah Rata, Malaysia and Kuah, Malaysia?

There is no direct connection from Tanah Rata to Kuah. However, you can take the bus to Penang Sentral, walk to Butterworth, take the vehicle to Alor Star, walk to Alor Setar, take the bus to Kuala Kedah, walk to Kuala Kedah, take the ferry to Langkawi Ferry Terminal, then take the taxi to Kuah. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Ipoh-Airport-IPH airport, fly to Langkawi International Airport (LGK), then take the taxi to Kuah.

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