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 75 - RM 130 and takes 12h 57m.

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 43m and costs RM 600 - RM 1200.

How far is it from Tanah Rata to Kuah?

The distance between Tanah Rata and Kuah is 417 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 8h 3m and costs RM 230 - RM 360.

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

It takes approximately 8h 3m to get from Tanah Rata to Kuah, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Kuah?

There are 786+ hotels available in Kuah.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Tanah Rata to Kuah by taxi, train, 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, ferry
best
1. Take the taxi from Tanah Rata to Kampar
2. Take the train from Kampar to Alor StarEts
3. Take the ferry from Kuala Kedah to Langkawi Ferry Terminal
8h 3m
RM 237–355
Bus, ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cameron Highlands to Terminal Meru Raya
2. Take the bus from Terminal Meru Raya to Kuala Perlis
3. Take the ferry from Kuala Perlis to Langkawi Ferry Terminal
12h 57m
RM 76–124
Bus, train, ferry
1. Take the bus from Tanah Rata Bus Terminal to Butterworth Bus Terminal
2. Take the train from Butterworth to Alor Setar
3. Take the ferry from Kuala Kedah to Langkawi Ferry Terminal
10h 25m
RM 88–124
Taxi to Ipoh, fly
1. Take the taxi from Tanah Rata to Ipoh (IPH)
2. Fly from Ipoh (IPH) to Langkawi International Airport (LGK)IPH - LGK
5h 43m
RM 610–1,175
Bus, ferry via George Town
1. Take the bus from Tanah Rata Bus Terminal to Sungai Nibong
2. Take the bus from Sungai Nibong Bus Terminal to Kuala Perlis
3. Take the ferry from Kuala Perlis to Langkawi Ferry Terminal
10h 54m
RM 88–119
Bus to Penang International Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Tanah Rata Bus Terminal to Sungai Nibong
2. Fly from Penang International Airport (PEN) to Langkawi International Airport (LGK)PEN - LGK
7h 15m
RM 172–322
Bus, train to Kuala Lumpur International Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Tanah Rata Bus Terminal to KL Sentral
2. Take the train from KL Sentral to Klia T1
3. Fly from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) to Langkawi International Airport (LGK)KUL - LGK
7h 37m
RM 213–391
Taxi, train to Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah, fly
1. Take the taxi from Tanah Rata to Kampar
2. Take the train from Kampar to Sungai Buluh
3. Fly from Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah (SZB) to Langkawi International Airport (LGK)SZB - LGK
5h 58m
RM 384–664

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

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6h 36mAverage Duration

RM 383Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Tanah Rata to Kuah.

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Distance: 416.5 km
Duration: 8h 3m

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 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 Butterworth Bus Terminal, Butterworth, Alor Setar, Alor Setar, Kuala Kedah, Kuala Kedah, and Langkawi Ferry Terminal in around 10h 25m.

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