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 tram and ferry which costs RM 70 - RM 140 and takes 10h.

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 170 - RM 750.

How far is it from Tanah Rata to Kuah?

The distance between Tanah Rata and Kuah is 420 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 ferry which takes 7h 20m and costs RM 230 - RM 340.

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

It takes approximately 7h 20m to get from Tanah Rata to Kuah, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Kuah?

There are 829+ hotels available in Kuah.

Tanah Rata to Kuah - 7 ways to travel via train, taxi, ferry, bus, and tram

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There are 7 ways to get from Tanah Rata to Kuah by taxi, train, ferry, bus, tram, or plane

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Taxi, train, ferry
best
1. Take the taxi from Tanah Rata to Ipohtaxi
2. Take the train from Ipoh to Alor Setartrain Ets
3. Take the ferry from Kuala Kedah to Langkawi Ferry Terminalferry
7h 20m
RM 238–338
Bus, tram, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cameron Highlands to Penang Sentralbus
2. Take the tram from Butterworth to Alor Setartram
3. Take the ferry from Kuala Kedah to Langkawi Ferry Terminalferry
10h
RM 70–135
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
7h 44m
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 4m
RM 93–147
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 85–160
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 172–751
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 293–996

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

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7h 26mAverage Duration

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Distance: 419.6 km
Duration: 7h 20m

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 Ipoh, take the train to Alor Setar, 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 Setar, Pekan Rabu, Jeti Kuala Kedah, Kuala Kedah, and Langkawi Ferry Terminal in around 10h.

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