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 train and ferry which costs RM 80 - RM 130 and takes 10h 4m.

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 150 - RM 550.

How far is it from Tanah Rata to Kuah?

The distance between Tanah Rata and Kuah is 434 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 taxi and train and tram and ferry which takes 8h 6m and costs RM 210 - RM 330.

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

It takes approximately 8h 6m to get from Tanah Rata to Kuah, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Kuah?

There are 218+ hotels available in Kuah.

Tanah Rata to Kuah - 9 ways to travel via train, taxi, tram, ferry, and bus

There are 9 ways to get from Tanah Rata to Kuah by taxi, train, tram, ferry, 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.

Taxi, train, tram, ferry
best
1. Take the taxi from Tanah Rata to Kampartaxi
2. Take the train from Kampar to Bukit Mertajamtrain Ets
3. Take the tram from Bukit Mertajam to Alor Startram
4. Take the ferry from Kuala Kedah to Langkawi Ferry Terminalferry
8h 6m
RM 215–322
Bus, tram, ferry
cheapest
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 2m
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
18h 9m
RM 590–1,274
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 4m
RM 80–126
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 84–140
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
11h 56m
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 157–532
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 22m
RM 206–453
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 44m
RM 233–552

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

27Weekly Planes

19h 2mAverage Duration

RM 360Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Tanah Rata to Kuah.

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Distance: 433.5 km
Duration: 8h 6m

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 taxi to Kampar, take the train to Bukit Mertajam, walk to Bukit Mertajam, take the vehicle to Alor Star, walk to Pekan Rabu, take the bus to Jeti Kuala Kedah, walk to Kuala Kedah, take the ferry to Langkawi Ferry Terminal, then take the taxi to Kuah. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cameron Highlands to Kuah via Penang Sentral, Butterworth, Alor Star, Pekan Rabu, Jeti Kuala Kedah, Kuala Kedah, and Langkawi Ferry Terminal in around 10h 2m.

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