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 which costs RM 85 - RM 130 and takes 12h 27m.

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

The fastest way to get from Tanah Rata to Kuah is to taxi and fly which takes 5h 39m and costs RM 600 - RM 1200.

How far is it from Tanah Rata to Kuah?

The distance between Tanah Rata and Kuah is 386 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 tram and ferry which takes 8h 53m and costs RM 260 - RM 380.

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

It takes approximately 8h 53m to get from Tanah Rata to Kuah, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Kuah?

There are 785+ 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, tram, ferry, bus, 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.

Taxi, tram, ferry
best
1. Take the taxi from Tanah Rata to Ipohtaxi
2. Take the tram from Ipoh to Bukit Mertajamtram
3. Take the tram from Bukit Mertajam to Alor Startram
4. Take the ferry from Kuala Kedah to Langkawi Ferry Terminalferry
8h 53m
RM 265–372
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 33m
RM 86–147
Bus, ferry via George Town
1. Take the bus from Tanah Rata Bus Terminal to Sungai Nibong Bus Terminalbus
2. Take the bus from Sungai Nibong Bus Terminal to Kuala Perlisbus
3. Take the ferry from Kuala Perlis to Langkawi Ferry Terminalferry
10h 14m
RM 88–119
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 167–352
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 86–126
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Tanah Rata Bus Terminal to Terminal Meru Rayabus
2. Take the bus from Terminal Meru Raya to Kuala Perlisbus
3. Take the ferry from Kuala Perlis to Langkawi Ferry Terminalferry
12h 27m
RM 86–124
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
5h 39m
RM 610–1,174
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 15m
RM 220–403
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 48m
RM 218–507

Penang International Airport (PEN) to Langkawi International Airport (LGK) flights

41Weekly Planes

37 minAverage Duration

RM 92Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Tanah Rata to Kuah.

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Distance: 386.3 km
Duration: 8h 53m

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 vehicle to Bukit Mertajam, 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 a bus from Tanah Rata Bus Terminal to Kuah via Sungai Nibong Bus Terminal, Kuala Perlis, Kuala Perlis, and Langkawi Ferry Terminal in around 10h 14m.

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